City of Saint Paul Early Childhood AmeriCorps VISTA Program - Office of Mayor Melvin Carter
The City of Saint Paul VISTA Program’s mission is to build capacity of organizations that provide affordable and accessible high-quality early childhood programs as a way to build a Saint Paul that works for all of us. VISTA members serve at local government agencies and nonprofits building and expanding systems and programs for children from birth to three and their families and caregivers. VISTAs do more capacity building (aka behind the scenes) work to help these agencies better serve St. Paul families. VISTA members collaborate, forging connections between their organization to create an interconnected network of services in our city. VISTAs are each key members of Mayor Carter's Birth to Three Initiative. Member will attend paid, bi-weekly trainings on various topics surrounding professional development and early childhood topics.
AmeriCorps VISTA Members receive a living stipend of $12000 annually, health care and mileage reimbursement, a relocation stipend (if applicable) as well as public loan deferment, and an end of the year Education Award of $5990 that can be used toward tuition or student loans.
If you are interested in more information about the program or any of our current host sites, please apply through the AmeriCorps Portal (Linked) or contact us via email at Camille.Tinnin@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Our Current Host Sites Include:
St. Paul Public Libraries
St. Paul Parks and Rec
St. Paul Public Schools - Early Childhood Special Education
St. Paul Public Schools - Office of Early Learning
St. Paul Public Schools - Early Childhood Family Education
St. Paul Public Schools - AGAPE Teen Parent Support
MN Community Care - DIVA Moms
Lifetrack
St. Paul Promise Neighborhood
Ramsey County Public Health
City of St. Paul Office of Financial Empowerment - College Savings Accounts