<p>2026 YouthBuild Youth Success Coordinator VISTA- Cambridge</p> <p>Just-A-Start YouthBuild in Cambridge empowers local young people ages 16-24 who are not in school or working to achieve their education and career goals. Participants can earn a high school diploma or equivalency while gaining hands-on training in construction and other in-demand fields. Along with academics, the program offers leadership development, life-skills coaching, and career readiness support, helping students build confidence and create strong pathways to college, apprenticeships, and employment. By combining education, workforce preparation, and community service, Just-A-Start YouthBuild equips graduates to succeed in meaningful careers and make a lasting impact in Cambridge and beyond. The VISTA will build long-term capacity to help YouthBuild students and alumni overcome poverty through education, career readiness, and community engagement. Key duties include: designing and administering a PSE/Career survey to assess needs and barriers; researching and documenting local and national post-secondary and career pathways; creating and piloting a user-friendly PSE/Career Resource Guide and training staff to maintain it. The member will also develop milestone-tracking systems, event templates, and toolkits to sustain annual community celebrations, and plan at least two major events. Finally, the VISTA will strengthen the Alumni Advisory Board by creating agendas, meeting systems, and leadership toolkits, coordinating bi-weekly meetings, and documenting processes for future staff and volunteers-ensuring sustainable resources that expand career opportunities and economic self-sufficiency. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : The role includes designing and implementing a comprehensive recruitment plan, creating efficient systems, hosting outreach events, and developing community partnerships to boost enrollment. The VISTA will also develop social media strategies, flyers, and other communication tools to enhance outreach and keep applicants informed. Beyond recruitment, the VISTA will build a sustainable alumni engagement plan by organizing panels, improving alumni participation, and documenting processes for staff to replicate. By expanding outreach, communication, and engagement systems, this position helps more young people access education, training, and career pathways-addressing poverty through improved employment and economic stability for YouthBuild participants and graduates.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Stipend , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>Social Services , Youth Development , Team Work , Conflict Resolution , Education , Public Speaking , Communications .</p>