About Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT)
The mission of IYT is to increase the number of young men of color to attend and graduate from community colleges and universities. We envision a nation in which young men of color are overrepresented in higher education, underrepresented in the criminal justice system, and are leaders in their communities.
IYT is a national organization operating across multiple states and regions, partnering with schools and communities to build Brotherhood, college-going culture, and structured pathways from 6th grade through college completion. We believe that a college degree is a pathway to opportunity — and that every brother deserves a team of committed adults in their corner.
About AmeriCorps VISTA
AmeriCorps is a federal agency that engages individuals in paid community service with nonprofits, schools, and public agencies to meet pressing local needs. In return for their term of service, members receive a living allowance and may earn an education award upon completion. As a VISTA Volunteer, you’ll take on meaningful, hands-on work that drives long-term change in areas like education, public health, climate resilience, and access to essential services. From grant writing and research to fundraising and community volunteer engagement, you’ll build real-world experience while developing leadership skills that set you apart.
Position Overview
This VISTA position supports Improve Your Tomorrow's capacity-building efforts in Human Resources as the organization scales into a national presence. The VISTA will help establish appropriate systems and standards across four key HR domains: Data Privacy & Security, Compliance, Benefits & Compensation, and Employee Wellness.
Title: Human Resources VISTA
Program Start/End Date: January 11, 2026 through November 2027
Work Schedule: Full Time
Reports to: Chief People Officer
Benefits
As an AmeriCorps VISTA member, you'll receive a living allowance to cover basic expenses during your term of service, along with health coverage, and — upon successful completion of your 12-month term — the choice between a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or a cash stipend. Additional support may include relocation assistance, childcare assistance for eligible members, student loan forbearance, and non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs for up to one year after service. Members also gain access to AmeriCorps VISTA's national training network and professional development resources, along with direct mentorship from IYT leadership throughout the term.
Living Stipend Amounts
- $957.46 (Pre-tax) Bi-weekly stipend for 40 hours per week
Stipend and education award amounts are estimates (before taxes)
Responsibilities:
Over the service term, the member will:
- Assess current HR data practices, research best practices, and support implementation of improvements.
- Identify applicable state/federal HR laws, assess IYT's compliance status, and support correction of gaps.
- Benchmark against industry standards and recommend improvements to current offerings.
- Research wellness models at similar organizations and recommend initiatives IYT can implement.
Qualifications
Required:
- Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail
- Strong desire or interest to work in the Human Resource industry or in people management.
- Comfort working independently and structuring ambiguous projects into defined steps
- Clear written communication, particularly translating complex processes into plain language
- Proficiency with cloud-based collaboration tools
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or legal permanent resident
- Must be 18 years or older (no upper age limit)
- Commitment to the mission of Improve Your Tomorrow.
Schedule Requirements:
- Full-time AmeriCorps service term, school year calendar; Monday–Friday; 40 hours a week, some weekends, on-site presence per service term schedule
Note: This is not an hourly job, but a full-year service commitment.
Equipment used
The position will require the use of computers, phones, office supplies, and educational materials. If the member requires assistance with computer needs, IYT can provide support upon request to ensure all necessary equipment is available for effective service delivery.
Equal Opportunity Employer IYT provides equal employment and service opportunities to all employees and AmeriCorps members and applicants for employment and AmeriCorps and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment and AmeriCorps service, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact [email protected] to request assistance. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations
Skills Required
- Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail
- Strong desire or interest to work in human resources or people management
- Ability to work independently and structure ambiguous projects into defined steps
- Clear written communication, particularly translating complex processes into plain language
- Proficiency with cloud-based collaboration tools
- U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or legal permanent resident
- At least 18 years old
- Commitment to the mission of Improve Your Tomorrow
What We Do
Improve Your Tomorrow is dedicated to empowering boys and young men of color by eliminating barriers and improving the educational landscape through leadership building, advocacy, and grassroots organizing. Their programming focuses on cultivating essential soft skills, including self-advocacy, emotional intelligence, and effective communication.
