YOUR NEXT YEAR

WILL STRENGTHEN

THE FUTURE

OF AMERICA.

3 POSITIONS

ONE YEAR

THE BRIDGING IMPACT COHORT

APPLY BY OCT 31, 2026 | START NOV 16

All members of the Bridging Impact Cohort are AmeriCorps VISTA members. Check out the living allowance and benefits, including the end-of-service cash stipend or education award.

THE COHORT

The Bridging Impact Cohort drives the success of America’s Future Summit, a two-day competition where Minnesota teens pitch ideas to bridge divides. The Cohort consists of three AmeriCorps VISTA Members in three distinct roles who form an energetic and collaborative team. Together, the Bridging Impact Cohort makes America’s Future Summit the nation’s leading incubator of ideas to bridge divides and catalyze civic engagement.

Explore the Cohort Roles

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We treat all candidates like the humans they are!
Please enjoy our simple application, completely human screening process, and responses within two business days.

JOIN THE IMPACT COHORT
ELIGIBILITY

  • Must be 18 years old by service start date.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or DACA recipient. 

  • Must be able to commit to a year-long program from November 16, 2026 through November 15, 2027, with a full-time work week (35 hours per week daytime hours, Monday-Friday).

  • Live and work within commuting distance of Saint Paul, Minnesota (no more than 75 miles away) during the 2026-27 term of service

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Academic Requirement: Applicants must have earned (or will earn by the start of the Fellowship) an associate’s or bachelor’s degree or trades certification from a recognized institution. In the absence of a degree or certification, equivalent workforce experience will be considered.

  • Eligible Degrees: This includes a wide range of academic disciplines and trades.

  • Leadership: The Fellowship looks for applicants who have demonstrated leadership abilities in their academic, professional, or extracurricular pursuits. This can include leadership in student organizations, professional work, social impact projects, or other leadership roles where you made a meaningful difference.

  • Language: Applicants must be fluent in English, as all programs are conducted in English. This is a general requirement for our programs.

STAGE 1
Now-Oct 31
Getting to Know You

Application
Screening Interview

STAGE 2
Determining if you’re the right fit

Work Sample
Final Interview
Reference Checks

STAGE 3
Launching into service!
First day November 16

Accept Offer
Onboard
Start

IMPACT COHORT APPLICATION