Russell Neighborhood Community Impact Ambassador

The Russell Neighborhood Capacity Building Project is seeking to place Americorps/VISTA Community Impact Ambassadors who will provide capacity building, coordination and support services for family service programs and community development projects that empower community residents toward achieving economic stability. Recruits must commit to a twelve (12) month assignment to strengthen the Russell and surrounding west Louisville neighborhoods by helping key anchor, community institutions to be more effective in addressing critical issues that inhibit the economic mobility of low-income children and families. VISTA Community Impact Ambassadors (CIA) will build capacity for programs and initiatives in areas of: (a) Quality Early Child Development. (b) High School Graduation, College and Career Readiness for school-aged youth; (c) Innovative Work Ready Skills Training and Employment Services for adults; and, (d) Business Development and Job Creation in the Russell Neighborhood (a federally-designated transformation zone—a Choice Neighborhood initiative). This VISTA CIA assignment is administered by Louisville Central Community Centers, Inc. (LCCC), a 501c(3), private, non-profit community-based organization. LCCC offers a variety of programs and services in support of children and families. Early childhood education, youth development, arts education and other after school programs, employment services and job training for adults, money management, and homeownership are just some of the services provided. LCCC’s mission is to advance self-reliance by increasing competence and confidence among individuals and families in Russell and the larger community.