Economic Empowerment VISTA – AmeriCorps Service Role

About the role

The Economic Empowerment VISTA will support the International Rescue Committee’s Denver office in designing, monitoring, and improving programs that help refugees and asylees achieve economic stability and community integration. This service‑oriented position is part of the AmeriCorps VISTA program and focuses on systems development rather than direct client service.

Key responsibilities

• Draft program policies and procedures for staff review.
• Research and help develop monitoring frameworks to track program outcomes.
• Design and implement client feedback tools such as surveys.
• Analyze data to identify unmet needs and gaps in service delivery.
• Create resource‑mapping systems, referral banks, and curriculum materials.
• Produce written reports with recommendations for program improvement.

Required profile

• Strong interest in humanitarian work and economic empowerment.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Openness to learning about refugee and asylee experiences.

Required skills

What we offer

• Professional development within a leading international humanitarian organization.
• Hands‑on experience in program design, data analysis, and policy development.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on vulnerable communities.