Community Resource Coordinator

AmeriCorps VISTA – Community Resource & Capacity Building Coordinator

Location: Wisconsin
Organization: Mercy Dental Missions in partnership with the Wisconsin Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (WAFCC)

Help Expand Access to Care Beyond the Dental Chair

Are you passionate about public health, community outreach, nonprofit leadership, or healthcare equity? Looking for a meaningful service opportunity that builds your professional skills while making a lasting impact?

Join AmeriCorps VISTA at Mercy Dental Missions and help create sustainable programs that connect underserved individuals and families to the healthcare and community resources they need to thrive.

As the Community Resource & Capacity Building Coordinator, you'll build partnerships, develop community resource networks, strengthen outreach efforts, and create systems that increase access to essential services beyond dental care. Your work will help ensure patients have access to housing assistance, food resources, behavioral health services, transportation, and other critical supports long after your service year ends.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in:

• Public Health
• Healthcare Administration
• Nonprofit Management
• Community Health
• Social Work
• Communications & Marketing
• Public Policy
• Human Services
• Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-PA, or Nursing pathways

About Mercy Dental Missions

Mercy Dental Missions is dedicated to improving oral health and overall well-being by providing compassionate dental care to individuals who face barriers to accessing healthcare. Through strong community partnerships and innovative outreach, Mercy Dental Missions works to improve the health of underserved populations while addressing the social factors that impact overall wellness.

As an AmeriCorps VISTA member, you'll help strengthen the organization's infrastructure so it can continue expanding access to care for years to come.

What You'll Do

Build a Community Resource Network

• Research and develop a comprehensive referral network connecting patients with healthcare, behavioral health, housing, food assistance, transportation, employment, and other community resources.
• Create and maintain an easy-to-use community resource guide for staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Develop sustainable systems for updating and managing referral information.
• Identify service gaps and recommend opportunities to strengthen community resource connections.

Strengthen Community Partnerships

• Build relationships with local nonprofits, healthcare providers, faith-based organizations, and community agencies.
• Support outreach initiatives that increase awareness of available community resources.
• Assist with community engagement activities and educational events that promote oral health and overall wellness.
• Help expand collaborative partnerships that improve access to care for underserved populations.

Support Organizational Growth

• Assist with fundraising events and donor engagement initiatives.
• Create marketing materials, newsletters, social media content, and patient success stories that highlight the organization's impact.
• Develop systems that improve community outreach and stakeholder engagement.
• Support volunteer and community engagement efforts that strengthen organizational sustainability.

Improve Data & Program Evaluation

• Develop systems for tracking referrals, partnerships, and community resource utilization.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and program evaluation.
• Create tools that measure community impact and support continuous improvement.
• Help organize information that strengthens grant applications and future funding opportunities.

What You'll Gain

During your AmeriCorps VISTA service, you'll develop valuable experience in:

• Public health and community health
• Healthcare administration
• Nonprofit leadership
• Community resource coordination
• Partnership development
• Project management
• Program development and evaluation
• Communications and marketing
• Fundraising and donor engagement
• Data management and reporting
• Strategic planning
• Social impact leadership

Whether you're preparing for graduate school, medical or dental school, public health, nonprofit management, or a career in healthcare, you'll build a portfolio of projects that demonstrate leadership, initiative, and measurable community impact.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking individuals who are:

• Passionate about health equity and serving underserved communities
• Interested in healthcare, nonprofit organizations, or community development
• Strong communicators and relationship builders
• Organized, creative, and solution-oriented
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating with diverse partners
• Eager to learn, grow, and make a lasting difference

No prior healthcare experience is required. We welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds who are committed to strengthening communities through service.

AmeriCorps Benefits

As an AmeriCorps VISTA member, you'll receive:

• Bi-weekly living allowance
• End-of-Service Education Award or cash stipend upon successful completion
• Healthcare benefit options
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Professional development and leadership training
• Networking opportunities with nonprofit and healthcare professionals
• Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE) for federal employment
• A year of meaningful service that creates lasting community impact

Why Serve with Mercy Dental Missions?

Good health starts with more than access to dental care—it starts with access to the resources that help individuals and families thrive. As the Community Resource & Capacity Building Coordinator, you'll help build the partnerships, systems, and infrastructure that empower Mercy Dental Missions to connect patients with the services they need and expand its impact across the community.

Serve with purpose. Build your career. Create lasting change. Apply today and help strengthen access to healthcare and essential community resources throughout Wisconsin.