Innovating Solutions to Empower Rural Communities

To build the capacity of low-income communities in Puerto Rico’s Eastern Region by strengthening the regional network of institutions, experts, and cross-sector stakeholders collaborating through the Community Innovation Hub (CIH) to address structural barriers to equitable participation in the visitor economy. By supporting the development and formalization of institutional partnerships and collaboration mechanisms, the VISTA member will enhance CIH’s ability to function as a systems-level platform that promotes sustainable local development, economic mobility, and long-term poverty reduction.

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Member Duties : The VISTA Partnerships & Network Collaboration Coordinator will help the Community Innovation Hub (CIH) strengthen and formalize collaboration with municipalities, nonprofits, academic institutions, SMEs, and public agencies. The member will manage partnership tracking systems, assist with MOUs and Letters of Interest, and support convenings that bring institutional stakeholders together. They will also contribute to the creation of collaboration protocols, coordination tools, and shared planning dashboards to sustain joint efforts. In addition, the VISTA will document and highlight partnership outcomes, track metrics that reflect collaboration progress, and support public-facing communication about CIH’s growing network. Their efforts will expand equitable participation in regional development, increase stakeholder alignment, and reinforce CIH’s capacity to serve as a multisector platform for sustainable economic opportunity.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Stipend , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance .

• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .

Terms

Car recommended .

Service Areas

Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .

Skills

Communications , Computers/Technology , Leadership , Team Work , Community Organization , General Skills , Writing/Editing .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Innovating Solutions to Empower Rural Communities

Program Start/End Date

07/14/2025 - 07/11/2026

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations PUERTO RICO

Languages

Spanish

English

Accepting Applications

From 06/20/2025 To 06/30/2026

Contact Lebron Lebron

1500 Calle Antonsanti

San Juan PR 00912

787-773-1100

[email protected]

Listing ID 126812