AmeriCorps VISTA positions
Collaborate across sectors, strengthen systems, and help build pathways to economic mobility across Indianapolis’ Eastside!
Type: Full-Time, 12 months
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Application Deadline: June 19, 2026
Start Date: July 13, 2026
What You Will Be Doing:
IndyEast is a collective impact effort focused on helping residents across Indianapolis’ Eastside achieve economic mobility and build generational wealth. This place-based initiative brings together neighborhood organizations, employers, small businesses, housing partners, and local leaders to expand access to good jobs, stable housing, asset-building opportunities, and small business support. VISTA members will play an active role in strengthening IndyEast initiatives by helping coordinate partnerships, uncover insights through research and data, share stories of impact, and build the tools and systems that make collaborative community work more effective. Through their service, members will gain experience in community development, economic mobility initiatives, and cross-sector collaboration while helping expand opportunities for individuals and families across the Eastside.
Interested in applying?
Please email our program director to schedule a time to learn more about the IndyEast, John Boner Neighborhood Centers, and specific positions.
Individuals applying for positions must do so through the AmeriCorps website by creating an account on the website and completing the online application. Selecting the position you want to apply to below will take you directly to the AmeriCorps VISTA application.
The IndyEast Financial Empowerment VISTA will support innovative initiatives that help Indianapolis’ Eastside residents build financial stability, expand economic opportunity, and pursue long-term financial goals. The VISTA member will collaborate with community partners on initiatives related to guaranteed income, financial capability, and economic mobility. This may include supporting initiatives that connect residents to homeownership preparation, entrepreneurship resources, education and training opportunities, and other pathways to long-term financial security. The Financial Empowerment VISTA will act as a connector between residents, local organizations, and IndyEast while researching best practices, supporting community engagement efforts, and developing partnerships that promote inclusive and sustainable economic opportunity.
Please apply to this position through the AmeriCorps listing.

What is AmeriCorps?
AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program designed to fight poverty. Members make a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a specific project at a nonprofit organization or public agency. AmeriCorps VISTA is open to all U.S. citizens, nationals or lawful permanent resident aliens age 18 and older. In return for their service, members receive a modest living allowance and health benefits during their service, and have the option of receiving an education award or post-service stipend after completing their service.
