Data and Project Coordinator AmeriCorps VISTA Intern

## Program Overview The AmeriCorps VISTA – Data & Project Coordinator strengthens internal systems for data collection, analysis, scheduling, and project coordination, ensuring that programs remain responsive, accountable, and able to maximize impact for individuals and families experiencing poverty. This VISTA position is part of Catholic Charities USA's Family Strengthening Program, a national intermediary project. Members meet virtually with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs serving throughout the country. The position focuses exclusively on capacity-building activities and includes no direct client services. ## Essential Duties - Strengthen the internal systems that support cross-departmental program planning, data analysis, and project coordination. - Support collection, organization, and maintenance of program-level data across multiple departments. - Compile and analyze data to support internal reports, planning efforts, and decision-making. - Develop data summaries, tables, and written analyses that can be sustained after the VISTA term. - Track project timelines and deliverables across program areas. - Maintain centralized project documentation to strengthen transparency and accountability. - Assist with development of templates, guides and SOPs. - Document workflows related to data tracking, project coordination, and communication. - Create and maintain program reports necessary for data quality and outcome reporting. - Oversee program data quality recorded in Apricot. - Optimize data collection on forms. ## Capacity-Building Outcomes - Catholic Charities will have improved data accuracy and reporting consistency. - Program leadership will have improved access to actionable program data. - Sustainable systems and documentation infrastructure will remain in place beyond the VISTA term. ## Requirements Required: - Interest in nonprofit administration, data analysis, or public service. - Strong organizational and analytical skills. - Comfort with content drafting, spreadsheets, and simple analytics. - Ability to work independently within a structured work plan. - Commitment to Catholic Charities' Mission and Catholic Social Teaching. ## AmeriCorps VISTA Requirements - Position is capacity-building only and does not include direct service. - Full-time service commitment for one year. - Participation in required AmeriCorps VISTA trainings and activities. - Adherence to all AmeriCorps policies and prohibited activities guidelines. - Commitment to the AmeriCorps VISTA service and anti-poverty mission. ## Supervision & Support The VISTA member will receive weekly supervision, structured benchmarks, ongoing feedback, and required AmeriCorps VISTA training and support.