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AmeriCorps hires OPT students in education-focused roles including program coordination, community outreach, and training development. As a federally backed national service organization, AmeriCorps is an established OPT-friendly employer with a track record of supporting the OPT-to-H-1B visa transition for strong candidates.
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People in Need, Inc. of Delaware County Ohio has been serving Delaware County residents since 1981. We provide emergency services that address food insecurity and housing stability. Our services include: a drive-through food pantry, weekend backpack program, senior commodity box program, produce markets, mobile markets, eviction prevention, utility assistance, annual shoe program for children each school year and bus passes for those individuals and families living at 200% above the Federal Poverty Line and below. Our staff of 7 along with 105+ volunteers weekly work together to address the needs of 10,000+ residents in Delaware County. Weekly, we serve 500 households in a friendly, encouraging environment to help our neighbors through difficult times and move towards stability. Our signature event, the Holiday Clearing House, served 536 families, 1,401 children and 254 seniors in 2025.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an organization, we are committed to meeting the growing demands of the community through our essential programs. As we create the physical infrastructure, we also need to bolster fundraising and awareness in the community, ensuring continued support for both current and future programming. As our VISTA member, you will identify growth opportunities through research and community engagement, writing grants and conducting media outreach across mediums. This role will allow us to execute sustainable strategies to move us towards serving larger populations as the county grows. Play a critical role in our expansion today!
BENEFITS
- $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs
- Health Coverage*
- Training
- Living Allowance
- Relocation Allowance
- Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
- Childcare assistance if eligible
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
TERMS
- Permits attendance at school during off hours
- Permits working at another job during off hours
- Car recommended
SERVICE AREAS
- Health
- Housing
- Hunger
- Homelessness
SKILLS
- Leadership
- Communications
- Writing/Editing
- Community Organization
- Computers/Technology
- Fund raising/Grant Writing
- Education
- General Skills
- Public Speaking
- Public Health
- Counseling
SUMMARY
Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
Program: Capacity Building Associate - People in Need
Program Start/End Date: 06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: College graduate
Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations: OHIO
Accepting Applications: From 03/01/2026 To 06/12/2026
CONTACT
Lizzie Carmichael
138 Johnson Dr
Delaware OH 43015
6142214336
lcarmichael@ohiofoodbanks.org
Listing ID 125877
INTRODUCTION
People in Need, Inc. of Delaware County Ohio has been serving Delaware County residents since 1981. We provide emergency services that address food insecurity and housing stability. Our services include: a drive-through food pantry, weekend backpack program, senior commodity box program, produce markets, mobile markets, eviction prevention, utility assistance, annual shoe program for children each school year and bus passes for those individuals and families living at 200% above the Federal Poverty Line and below. Our staff of 7 along with 105+ volunteers weekly work together to address the needs of 10,000+ residents in Delaware County. Weekly, we serve 500 households in a friendly, encouraging environment to help our neighbors through difficult times and move towards stability. Our signature event, the Holiday Clearing House, served 536 families, 1,401 children and 254 seniors in 2025.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an organization, we are committed to meeting the growing demands of the community through our essential programs. As we create the physical infrastructure, we also need to bolster fundraising and awareness in the community, ensuring continued support for both current and future programming. As our VISTA member, you will identify growth opportunities through research and community engagement, writing grants and conducting media outreach across mediums. This role will allow us to execute sustainable strategies to move us towards serving larger populations as the county grows. Play a critical role in our expansion today!
BENEFITS
- $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs
- Health Coverage*
- Training
- Living Allowance
- Relocation Allowance
- Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
- Childcare assistance if eligible
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
TERMS
- Permits attendance at school during off hours
- Permits working at another job during off hours
- Car recommended
SERVICE AREAS
- Health
- Housing
- Hunger
- Homelessness
SKILLS
- Leadership
- Communications
- Writing/Editing
- Community Organization
- Computers/Technology
- Fund raising/Grant Writing
- Education
- General Skills
- Public Speaking
- Public Health
- Counseling
SUMMARY
Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
Program: Capacity Building Associate - People in Need
Program Start/End Date: 06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: College graduate
Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations: OHIO
Accepting Applications: From 03/01/2026 To 06/12/2026
CONTACT
Lizzie Carmichael
138 Johnson Dr
Delaware OH 43015
6142214336
lcarmichael@ohiofoodbanks.org
Listing ID 125877
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding AmeriCorps OPT Eligible Jobs USA
Align your degree to program roles
AmeriCorps education roles typically require degrees in education, public policy, social work, or nonprofit management. Map your transcript directly to the role's field requirements before applying, since OPT authorization depends on your degree matching the position's subject area.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting
STEM OPT's 24-month extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Before signing an offer, verify AmeriCorps's enrollment status directly through E-Verify's employer search, so your STEM extension eligibility isn't compromised after you've already started.
Target AmeriCorps state and national programs
AmeriCorps runs distinct program streams including AmeriCorps State and National, VISTA, and NCCC. Program coordination and training roles within State and National programs tend to offer more defined full-time tracks, making them stronger candidates for OPT placement and subsequent H-1B sponsorship.
Research AmeriCorps H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Before committing to AmeriCorps, search their H-1B Labor Condition Application history on Migrate Mate. This shows which roles AmeriCorps has sponsored at which wage levels, giving you a concrete picture of their post-OPT sponsorship patterns across education and program management positions.
Benchmark your salary against OFLC prevailing wages
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up prevailing wages for your target role and location before negotiating. AmeriCorps must meet DOL wage requirements for any H-1B it files, so knowing the wage floor strengthens your negotiating position and flags mismatches early.
Time your OPT start date around AmeriCorps hiring cycles
AmeriCorps program cycles often launch in spring and fall. Requesting your OPT start date to coincide with these intake windows reduces the gap between authorization and your first day, preserving more of your 12-month OPT period for productive employment and H-1B transition planning.
AmeriCorps OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does AmeriCorps sponsor OPT visas?
AmeriCorps does not sponsor OPT itself. OPT is work authorization granted by USCIS directly to F-1 students, so no employer petition is required. AmeriCorps hires students who already hold a valid OPT EAD, and for STEM OPT extensions, AmeriCorps must be enrolled in E-Verify to qualify as a participating employer.
Which roles at AmeriCorps typically hire OPT students?
Program coordinator, training specialist, community engagement associate, and grants management roles within AmeriCorps State and National programs are the most common placements for OPT students. These positions align well with degrees in education, public administration, and social work, which are the fields most frequently supported through OPT at AmeriCorps.
How do I confirm AmeriCorps will support my STEM OPT extension?
Ask AmeriCorps HR directly whether the specific office or program unit hiring you is enrolled in E-Verify. STEM OPT requires employer E-Verify participation, and because AmeriCorps operates through state commissions and partner organizations, enrollment status can vary by program. Confirm this before you accept the offer, not after.
How do I evaluate AmeriCorps as a long-term visa sponsor beyond OPT?
Migrate Mate lets you search AmeriCorps's Labor Condition Application filing history to see which roles they've sponsored for H-1B and at what wage levels. This is the clearest signal of whether AmeriCorps has a genuine H-1B sponsorship track in your target function, beyond what recruiters typically share during hiring.
What is the typical timeline for OPT students transitioning to H-1B at AmeriCorps?
If AmeriCorps agrees to sponsor your H-1B, they must file during the annual H-1B registration window in March for an October 1 start date. You'll need to be in an active OPT or cap-gap period to bridge the gap. Starting H-1B conversations with your manager at least six months before your OPT expires gives enough runway to prepare.
How does AmeriCorps hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. AmeriCorps can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check AmeriCorps's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.