Community Research Liaison VISTA with Rural Health Network

Rural Health Network SCNY (RHN)’s mission is to advance the health and well-being of rural people and communities. The RHN VISTA program, Rural Health Service Corps, will seek to eliminate poverty in the proposed service areas, and expects to benefit program participants, community members, and host organizations. Twelve VISTA members total will contribute to the goals of the project by performing activities such as strategic planning, research, grant writing, training, volunteer management, and coalition building over the course of the next year.

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Member Duties : The Community Research Liaison VISTA will implement research activities (convening community groups, community networking, and generating reports/media). The Volunteer will be responsible for building positive relationships with community members and organizations in Delaware County. They will also communicate program impact by entering program data, writing white papers on project impact, and creating promotional materials. This project will develop community reports on available resources in rural areas and build a more connected network between organizations in rural Delaware County. This is a hybrid position, with 4 days/week served throughout Delaware County and 1 day/week served from our Binghamton office. A deep understanding of the culture in Delaware County, NY is A MUST for this position. We are looking for applicants who currently live in the area and have already built connections with the community. A valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle are required.

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

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

Terms Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas Health , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .

Skills Public Health , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Public Speaking , Community Organization .

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Summary Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Program Community Research Liaison VISTA with Rural Health Network

Program Start/End Date 10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level College graduate

Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations NEW YORK

Languages English

Accepting Applications From 09/08/2026 To 09/24/2026

Contact Haley Desilet

455 Court St

Binghamton NY 13904

6076927669

[email protected]

https://ruralhealthservicecorps.org/positions/vista-positions/

Listing ID 130900