 |  | FASS AmeriCorps*VISTA HERO Coordinator, University of Central Florida | | | The Burnett Honors College at the University of Central Florida invites applications for the position of FASS VISTA HERO Coordinator.
The Burnett Honors College combines the intimacy of a small liberal arts college with the benefits of a large, research university located in a metropolitan environment. The mission of the College is to provide the University of Central Florida's most academically talented and motivated students with a challenging and unique scholarly experience, creating a strong foundation for future achievements. The College strives to create a diverse learning community that fosters the pursuit of excellence, ethical, social, and civic responsibility, personal growth, and a passion for life-long learning.
Through the Honors Symposium, the Junior Achievement Partnership, and the Honors Educational Reach Out (HERO) opportunities, the number of students who are interested in, excited about, and involved in civic engagement activities at The Burnett Honors College has grown tremendously over the past five years. These opportunities provide students with a chance to contribute to their community, to take what they have learned in the classroom and the knowledge that they have acquired from their college experience and apply it for a greater good. Being civically engaged affords students the chance to serve as leaders and mentors, communicate their shared interests and passions, and collaborate to change the way that future generations think about their livelihood.
The FASS VISTA member will work to promote and expand the current offerings of the Burnett Honors College. The FASS VISTA member will: - Recruit and retain students for all HERO programs
- Work closely with the Honors Symposium Service-Learning and Team Leader Programs
- Place, train, and monitor students in HERO service programs
- Develop new collaborations with community partners
- Assist with grant writing and fundraising activities to support new programs
- Serve as a liaison between students and community partners
- Make contacts with local media and plan to promote service projects and raise community awareness of program initiatives
- Assist in the development of multimedia presentations for orientation, training sessions, and recognition events.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher. Experience in volunteer or service programs. Proficient computer skills and oral and written communication skills. Experience with multimedia is encouraged.
Please submit a letter of application, resume, and three references to The Burnett Honors College Office of Research and Civic Engagement, University of Central Florida, hero@mail.ucf.edu or Kelly Astro (kastro@mail.ucf.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. | | | (top) | | Instructor, Civic Education Project (CEP) | | | Last Minute Summer Job Opportunity
Facilitating Service-Learning Programs for Young People
Spend a few weeks this summer helping young people discover how to make a difference in the world! The Civic Education Project (CEP), a leadership and citizenship program at Northwestern University, has a last minute summer job opening for an Instructor with our Civic Leadership Institute in Baltimore, Maryland from June 25th - July 18th.
About the Civic Leadership Institute
The Civic Leadership Institute, run in partnership with Johns Hopkins University's Center for Talented Youth, combines rigorous and engaging academic work with community service and hands-on field experiences designed to help young people develop the knowledge, experience, and leadership skills they need to make a positive impact on society. Each Instructor works with a Teaching Assistant to facilitate a service-learning curriculum on "Civic Engagement & Contemporary Social Issues" for a group of outstanding high school students.
About the Instructor Position
Instructors teach five hours of class daily, five days per week, for three weeks, to a single group of 14-16 students, and help facilitate an additional two-hour academic session in the evenings. CEP provides suggested curricula and sets up field experiences; Instructors prepare and facilitate all lesson plans and class activities, and evaluate student work. Instructors should have a minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience teaching high achieving students in junior high, high school, or university settings, as well as expertise in service-learning and/or experiential education. Instructors earn $2000 - $3000 per three-week session, plus room and board.
Apply Now!
You can learn more about this program and position, and apply online at: http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/cep/jobs/summer/
We're anxious to fill our last remaining opening as soon as possible, as our summer programs are approaching quickly, so if you're interested, be sure to apply now! | | | (top) | | Associate Director / Civic Engagement, Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement, University of South Florida | | | Department:Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement
Campus: Tampa
Position Number: 16558
Date Posted: 6/10/2009
Deadline to Apply: 7/3/2009
Annual Salary Range: $45,000 – 50,000
Duties: The Associate Director has a dynamic opportunity to help establish a young Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement at one of the fastest-growing research institutions in the country – the University of South Florida! This new position reports to a Director and together they will be responsible for developing, implementing and sustaining a comprehensive civic engagement program which seeks to enhance each student’s capacity and aspiration for active citizenship in a global society. This is a full-time position as part of the Student Affairs team which collaborates closely with Academic Affairs. The Center is located in the new, state-of-the-art Marshall Student Center ( www.msc.usf.edu) which is being recognized as one of the best in the country.
Among numerous professional opportunities, the Associate Director for Civic Engagement will: - Serve as a member of the Center’s Leadership Team (Director, Associate Director for Civic Engagement, Associate Director for Leadership Development, Assistant Director for Leadership & Civic Engagement, Graduate Assistants) to fully participate in the strategic planning, operating, and budget management for the Center’s initiatives
- Design curriculum and training modules for a comprehensive inventory of educational programs on civic engagement for diverse student populations
- Develop and implement programs that foster students’ lifelong civic participation by engaging the University with its greater community through educational programs, workshops and conferences, community service, philanthropy and service-learning opportunities.
- Ongoing programs include: Domestic and International Alternative Service Break trips (approximately 40 trips/year), Dance Marathon, Coalition for Global Justice, Stampede of Service Day (3000+ participants), Voter Registration and Awareness, Get Carded Organ Donation, America Reads Tutoring Program (with AmeriCorps), Senior Citizen Prom, Relay for Life, Hunger Awareness Week, and National Gandhi Day, etc.
- Train and advise Leadership Boards and affiliated student groups
- Train and assist departments across campus, in both Student and Academic Affairs, with preparing and implementing civic engagement and service learning programs for students
- Assist with the development and direction for a Civic Engagement Advising Team of faculty, staff and students to guide the objectives, programs and initiatives of the Center
- Maintain and enhance a civic engagement library of resource materials for student and staff reference on pertinent civic engagement topics
- Prepare and implement evaluations, assessments and strategic planning initiatives to strengthen the growth and enhancement of the overall program
- Support the Leadership Studies program by serving on the Development Team, instructing related leadership courses, and marketing course opportunities to students
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in College Student Affairs or related field and 4 years related professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing civic engagement programs and student leaders, as well as to advise student groups and organizations. Teaching experience.
Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of civic engagement theories and a variety of models of practice as it relates to college students. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community constituents. Excellent oral, written, facilitator and interpersonal skills. Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Send Cover Letter, Resume, and contact information for 3 references to:
Dawn Fischer, dfischer@admin.usf.edu
or
University of South Florida
Attn: Dawn Fischer
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, MSC 4100
Tampa, Florida 33620 | | | (top) | | AmeriCorps*VISTA: Community Involvement Liaison, Texas Christian University | | | The AmeriCorps VISTA position at Texas Christian University will be supervised by Mary Kathleen Baldwin, Assistant Director of the Center for Community Involvement and Service-Learning. The VISTA will be primarily responsible for expanding student community involvement and strengthening connections with community partners. The university will provide assistance with housing, a meal card, library access, free parking and membership to the campus recreation center. The VISTA will be involved in the following initiatives:
Students: - Broaden opportunities for mentorship by establishing a tutoring program through the Student YMCA and expanding the scope of TCU’s GO Center
- Identify student leaders for community programs including Meals on Wheels (MOW), College Student for a Day and Trash to Treasure
- Promote on-going service connections by developing opportunities beyond one-time service events
- Co-facilitate 10-week Community Action class through TCU Leadership Center
- Increase awareness of volunteer opportunities through website updates and newsletter publication
- Assist in mentoring student leaders for Service Spring Break trip, LEAPS, MOW
Community Partners: - Recruit community agencies for Volunteer Fair and coordinate issue discussions during event
- Work with agencies to establish mutually-beneficial ongoing service projects
- Supervise selection of agencies as Trash to Treasure beneficiaries
Campus Collaborations: - Serve on various university committees and help promote service collaborations
- Work with Inclusiveness and Intercultural Services to strengthen student leadership for Minority High School Conference
- Partner with Residential Services to coordinate campus volunteers for Trash to Treasure program and Freshmen Interest Group
Email Dr. Rosangela Boyd | | | (top) | | AmeriCorps*VISTA: Service-Learning Liaison, Texas Christian University | | | The AmeriCorps VISTA position at Texas Christian University will be supervised by Dr. Rosangela Boyd, the Director of the Center for Community Involvement and Service-Learning (CISL). The VISTA volunteer will be primarily responsible for assisting in the institutionalization of Service-Learning on the TCU campus. The university will provide assistance with housing, a meal card, library access, free parking and membership to the campus recreation center. The VISTA will be involved in the following initiatives:
Students: - Identify students interested in leadership roles related to Service-Learning
- Deliver presentations in Service-Learning courses and campus events
- Support recipients of Student Service-Learning Assistantship
Faculty: - Assist the Director with the Faculty Steering Committee
- Assist with follow-up and outcome evaluation of the Service-Learning Faculty Grant Projects
- Assist in the development of Service-Learning workshops
- Assist the Center’s Director in providing support to faculty members seeking assistance with partnership building for Service-Learning
- Track Service-Learning courses and initiatives across campus, developing list of courses and professors
Community Partners: - Assist in gathering community agency profiles and posting relevant information online
- Function as a liaison between faculty and their community partners
- Develop and implement training and provide individual technical assistance to community partners
- Organize meetings between community representatives and CISL’s staff to promote mutual understanding of needs and resources
- Disseminate information regarding volunteers needs to TCU community
Campus Collaborations: - Function as a liaison between the Center and other offices/departments involved in service/social justice
Email Dr. Rosangela Boyd | | | (top) | | Program Coordinator/VISTA Leader, Washington Campus Compact | | | PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Washington Campus Compact (WACC) is a statewide consortium of higher education institutions that have joined together to advance the public purposes of colleges and universities, to help students become engaged leaders in their communities, and to strengthen communities. WACC is part of a national network, with 31 affiliated state offices and more than 1000 colleges and universities as members.
AmeriCorps *VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) provides full-time members to nonprofit, faith-based and other community organizations, and public agencies to create and expand programs that ultimately bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty.
The WACC VISTA Project members will mobilize college service-learners and volunteers to serve poverty-affected students and community members, develop and sustain campus/community partnerships to serve poverty-affected students and community members, and develop college service-learning courses that address poverty issues.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The WACC VISTA Leader will hold two main roles: team coordinator for the state-wide VISTA project and contributor to special WACC office initiatives as assigned throughout their term of service. As the VISTA team coordinator, the VISTA Leader will provide training, technical assistance, resources and support to the WACC VISTA Project team across the state. The VISTA leader will maintain regular communication with all members of the team via phone, email, periodic in-person meetings and site visits. S/he will assist in organizing a minimum of 2 member training activities and will help to promote and facilitate those activities as needed. S/he will develop additional resource material as needed and keep VISTA members up to date on professional development opportunities.
Regarding WACC office operations, the VISTA Leader will also provide support to other WACC initiatives and programs as decided by WACC office staff through the Leader’s term of service. Such projects may include coordinating assessment initiatives and contributing to WACC event planning and implementation, such as the yearly Continuums of Service conference.
HOURS OF SERVICE: Term of Service is 365 days. Currently recruiting for August 2009-August 2010.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Prior experience as a full-time VISTA (required)
- College Degree – A.A. or B.A./B.S.
- Proven leadership ability; capacity to work within a team and also be self-directed as needed
- Experience working with post-secondary education students
- Knowledge of and experience in service-learning, volunteer management, and national service
- Strong organizational, project management and event planning skills.
- Ability to manage short and long term deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both with individuals and groups
- Strong computer skills such as Word, Excel and Outlook
BENEFITS : - Annual living allowance of $12,396 (Monthly stipend of $1,033 for 12 months)
- Post service educational award of $4,725 or end-of-term cash stipend (upon successful completion of service)
- Health coverage
- Relocation allowance and travel to Leader Training
- Non-competitive eligibility for federal employment following the year of full-time service
- Student loan forbearance and childcare assistance if applicable
For more information please contact Vaneitta Goines, Program Manager, at vaneitta.goines@wwu.edu or (360) 650-6476. | | | (top) | | AmeriCorps Member/Civic Engagement Specialist | | | Description of Position: WSU Vancouver is recruiting one full-time AmeriCorps member to assist the campus in developing a Civic Engagement Center and to coordinate a pilot mentoring project connected to service learning with local elementary and high schools. Tasks will include developing a database of current civic engagement projects on the campus and of community organizations looking to partner with the campus, working with Student Affairs, WSU Pullman’s Center for Civic Engagement and campus faculty to develop a plan for a Civic Engagement Center, helping connect students with identified opportunities, and working with several students on a service learning project with a local high school. AmeriCorps members serve full-time (40 hrs/wk), for 10.5 months with varying work hours.
Qualifications: Required: AA or BA/BS degree. Enthusiasm and self-direction. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to adhere to complex policies and regulations. Some experience with creating web pages. Commitment to working with diverse student and community populations. U.S. citizen or lawful permanent U.S. resident. Enrollment in Electronic Funds Transfer to receive bimonthly stipend.
Preferred: Experience with spreadsheets/databases. Experience as a mentor to high school or college students. Experience working on a college or university campus.
Working Relationships: Position reports to the Director of Academic Effectiveness. Position also works closely with other faculty and staff, including those from Student Affairs.
Benefits: Living stipend of $11,400, medical insurance, an education award of $4,725, loan forbearance and interest accrual reimbursement on qualifying loans and childcare assistance for qualifying members. WSU Vancouver provides skills training, opportunities to build your resume and work portfolio, and a mentor throughout the year to provide support and guidance.
Application Procedure: Send letter of application, and resume or vita, and the names of three references to Nicole Davis, Office of Academic Affairs, Washington State University, Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686-9600. Phone 360-546-9159, FAX 360-546-9043, or e-mail: nicoledavis@vancouver.wsu.edu. For more information see: http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/adm/hrs/temporary.html
Screening Begins: June 29, 2009.
General Information : Washington State University is a public, land-grant, comprehensive research institution founded in 1890. WSU Vancouver is located on a 351-acre site in Clark County, Washington. WSU Vancouver offers 16 Bachelor's degrees, ten Master's degrees and one Doctorate degree and more than 35 fields of study. For more information see: http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu.
AA/EEO Employer.
The start date is September 1, 2009 and we will begin reviewing applications on June 29, 2009. | | | (top) | | Director of Service-Learning, Jewish Funds for Justice | | | The Jewish Funds for Justice (www.jewishjustice.org) is a national public foundation guided by Jewish history and tradition. JFSJ helps people in the United States achieve social and economic security and opportunity by investing in healthy neighborhoods, vibrant Jewish communities, and skillful leaders. Our holistic approach to social change includes grantmaking and loans, service learning, leadership development, organizing, education, and advocacy.
Jewish Funds for Justice's service learning programs engage teens, families, college students, and adults in hands-on community service, study of related social and economic issues, learning Jewish approaches to service and justice, and powerful experiences of Jewish living.
The Director of Service Learning will oversee all aspects of the Service Learning department including:
- Day-to-day management of service learning programs
- Supervision of four service learning staff members
- Relationship building with external partners
- Oversight of training for program leaders, site development, and curriculum implementation
- Accountability for grant deliverables
Additional Qualifications:
Candidates should have extensive experience in service learning and in experiential Jewish education, should be knowledgeable and passionate about social justice, and should be comfortable working with and leading a team of professionals.
This position will be based in New York. How to Apply: To apply, please e-mail cover letter and resume to jobs@jewishjustice.org. Cover letter will be used as a writing sample. No phone calls, please. | | | (top) | | AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader, Saving Our Sisters | | | Resource and Fund Development (AmeriCorps Vista Member)
This VISTA project will build on existing partnerships and resources needed to continue to serve this population and expand services to recovering women of all backgrounds. These efforts will include fundraising activities, research, and grant-writing. The VISTA member will develop systems for resources and fund development that will build capacity, expand services and promote sustainability. These efforts include: development of creative/imaginative fundraising activities/events, develop strategies for corporate sponsorships, manage donor database, and grantwriting.
Membership Development (AmeriCorps Vista Member)
This VISTA project focuses on expanding the organization's publicity and resources by creating a membership drive; targeting individuals, organizations, and businesses to become members of Saving Our Sisters, Inc. The VISTA member will help develop and implement the membership structure for Saving Our Sisters, Inc. The membership efforts will include: creating and disseminating innovative promotional recruitment materials; conducting membership campaigns and drives; and managing the membership database.
Organization Information
The mission of Saving Our Sisters is to provide a safe, drug free residence for women who want to recover from drug and alcohol addiction. Saving Our Sisters, Inc. was founded in August 2006 and operates with a volunteer staff of 2 (1 full time, 1 part time) and community volunteers. In efforts to move residents from poverty to self efficacy, each resident completes a needs assessment form. Our staff develops a recovery plan tailored to individual needs. We help women obtain identification cards, social service assistance, healthcare, GEDs, bank accounts, employment, legal assistance, and long term housing. The residents are required to participate in the community association meetings, clean ups, and 12 Step meetings. We provide Employment Readiness, Financial Management, Relapse Prevention, Conflict Resolution, Nutrition and Wellness workshops for our residents and larger groups. The surrounding community of Saving Our Sisters, Inc. is east Baltimore, where recovery from substance abuse has been identified as a critical need. The shortage of funding available for affordable residential treatment makes it harder for this community to see long term abstinence from recovering addicts and alcoholics. Substance abuse recidivism after 28-day in patient treatment programs is higher for women. Thus, there is a need to develop, evaluate and expand lower cost, residential care options for substance abusers that want to recover. Saving Our Sisters, Inc. illustrates a community-based approach toward substance abuse abstinence. In our program design, residents have a greater opportunity to develop a sense of competence toward maintaining abstinence by receiving support from peers. The involvement of the individual in the course of action plan after a 28 day in patient treatment may encourage the individual to learn how to cope effectively and independently with stressful situations that promote substance abuse. This sense of self-efficacy will in turn reduce the risk of relapse when women would otherwise return to former high-risk situations. With the support of the VISTA members, we can secure the necessary financial and membership resources required to expand our outreach and education to better equip more women with the tools necessary for long term recovery.
Benefits:
AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader Living Allowance
$4,725 Education Award or $2,400 cash stipend upon completion of term of service
Health coverage
Federal loan forbearance
Application Process:
Submit an on-line application through the MyAmeriCorps Portal at http://my.americorps.gov. The positions can be located in the MyAmeriCorps Portal. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. VISTA Leader service begins on July 27, 2009 and ends on July 26, 2010. | | | (top) | | AmeriCorps *VISTA Project - SHINE, Temple University | | | Member Duties: The Temple University Center for Intergenerational Learning’s Communications VISTA will help direct and manage the communications needs of Project SHINE, a program of the Center for Intergenerational Learning (CIL) that focuses on building intergenerational friendships between college students and immigrant/refugee elders through ESL, Citizenship, Health Literacy and Civic Engagement. Project SHINE has been replicated at 18 colleges and universities nationally and supports the work of the SHINE consortium.
The VISTA member will increase the communications of Project SHINE with local and national community based organizations (CBOs), the SHINE VISTA* project will help promote the special initiatives of Project SHINE (Health Literacy/Civic Engagement). Through these efforts a comprehensive database system will be produced that both supports SHINE’s efforts to promote special initiatives and furthers the ability of CBOs to be involved and aware of those initiatives.
Activities may include:
1. Conducting needs assessments of local and national CBOs to determine specific interest fields
2. Conducting research to outline preliminary guidelines for creating and implementing a database of CBOs
3. Cataloging CBOs and their needs in a comprehensive and modular database that can be built upon to further the progress of Project SHINE
4. Assisting in informing interested CBOs of the special initiatives that Project SHINE is conducting
5. Assisting in outreach to new CBOs, local and national, that may benefit from partnering with Project SHINE in a special initiative
Program Benefits: Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Health Coverage, Living Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Training .
Service Areas: Community Outreach, Education, Technology.
Skills: Communications, Computers/Technology, Writing/Editing.
Service Description : The Center for Intergenerational Learning at Temple University is dedicated to strengthening communities by bringing generations together to meet the needs of individuals and families throughout the life cycle. We achieve our mission by developing model intergenerational and civic engagement programs that address critical community needs, providing training and technical assistance related to intergenerational and civic engagement programming, conducting research, and creating written and multi-media materials.
For over 28 years, the Center has mobilized thousands of older adults and youth to serve as resources to each other and their communities, most of which are low-income. Older adults serve as literacy tutors and mentors, parent outreach workers, and oral historians, and provide in-home support to teen mothers, families caring for children with disabilities and chronic illnesses, and grandparents raising grandchildren. Young people provide respite services to frail elderly and their families, conduct oral histories with nursing home residents, and help older immigrants and refugees learn English and prepare to become U.S. citizens.
Contact:
Patience Lehrman
1601 N. Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-8058
patience@temple.edu
www.templecil.org
www.projectshine.org | | | (top) | | AmeriCorps VISTA* Project Coordinator, Allegheny College | | | Allegheny College, a small selective liberal arts college located in northwest Pennsylvania, invites applications for the position of AmeriCorps VISTA Project Coordinator. This is an exempt administrative position reporting to the Director of Community Service and Service-Learning in the Allegheny College Center for Experiential Learning. As a grant funded position, it is dependent on initial and ongoing funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service. This is a one year position beginning June 29, 2009.
The Children and Youth AmeriCorps VISTA Project of Northwestern Pennsylvania is a collaborative project of Allegheny College, Edinboro University, Gannon University and Mercyhurst College. The goal of the project is to increase programs for underserved children and youth in Crawford and Erie Counties by mobilizing college volunteers. The major responsibilities of the position include the recruitment, training and support of approximately 30 VISTA’s involved in this consortium.
Required qualifications are a Bachelors degree; Masters degree and experience in community service within higher education preferred.
Allegheny College is a Carnegie I national liberal arts college that ranks among the top 7% of liberal arts colleges in the production of future Ph.D.’s, business leaders and other professionals. The College is located in Northwest Pennsylvania, north of Pittsburgh. Its picturesque location is ideal for outdoor recreation, with eight freshwater lakes, ski areas and recreational opportunities all within easy reach.
Please submit a letter of application, resume, and three references to the Office of Human Resources, Allegheny College, 520 N. Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Community Service Office Web Site | | | (top) | | AmeriCorps VISTA* Leaders, Project of Northwestern Pennsylvania | | | The Children and Youth AmeriCorps*VISTA Project of Northwestern Pennsylvania is pleased to announce its search for three AmeriCorps*VISTA Leaders. The Children and Youth project is a collaborative effort of Allegheny College, Edinboro University, Gannon University, and Mercyhurst College, which spans both Erie and Crawford Counties in the “chimney” of Pennsylvania. The mission of the project is: “Empowering children and families to break the cycle of poverty.”
Each VISTA Leader will be responsible for supporting approximately 10 VISTA members serving at non-profit organizations whose missions are to serve children and youth who are living in poverty. The VISTA Leaders will work in collaboration with each other and the Project Coordinator to support the project as a whole. Between Erie County and Crawford County there will be approximately 30 VISTA members affiliated with the Children and Youth AmeriCorps*VISTA Project. The VISTA Leaders will be instrumental in supporting the project as a whole, leading the VISTAs, and providing support for the service efforts of the four colleges and universities.
Specific Responsibilities Include: - Support the management and administration of 10 VISTA members and the VISTA project:
- Serve as support and outreach coordinator for the VISTA members
- Plan and facilitate trainings and meetings for VISTAs, including local pre-service VISTA training, Continued Development Training and monthly meetings
- Perform site visits to VISTA agencies throughout the year
- Serve as a liaison among and representative for the VISTA project, the colleges and local communities
- Assist with reporting and evaluation of the VISTA project
- Assist with the recruitment of new VISTA members and new VISTA agencies
- Mobilize college volunteers to support VISTA sites
- Facilitate VISTA member involvement in college and local communities in Northwestern Pennsylvania:
- Serve as an auxiliary staff member at the college or university host site.
- Be involved in campus and community events, networking and collaboration to build and support the relationship among member campuses, the project, and surrounding communities
- Update local VISTAs about campus and community activities and events and facilitate
VISTA Involvement: - Coordinate the engagement of VISTAs in collaborative service events:
- Facilitate the planning and execution of an MLK Day of Service event for VISTAs
- Facilitate the participation of VISTAs in large one-day service events including Allegheny College’s Crawford County Make a Difference Day, Gannon University’s GIVE Day and Day of Caring, Edinboro University’s RAKE Day, and Mercyhurst’s MLK service events.
- Facilitate the participation of VISTAs in a collaborative project in honor of National and Global Youth Service Day
- Coordinate a day of service at a regional Habitat for Humanity site for VISTAs
- Facilitate VISTA member support for monthly service projects rotating among the VISTA sites
- Facilitate the communication and distribution of information about the project:
- Develop a project website
- Create and distribute a monthly project newsletter
- Present to churches, nonprofit organizations, social clubs/organizations, government agencies, etc., to educate the community about the project and to recruit new sites in underserved parts of Northwestern Pennsylvani
Organizational Relationships: - The VISTA Leader will:
- Report to the VISTA Project Coordinator
- Collaborate with the other VISTA leaders, the local colleges, and the Coordinating Committee
- Act as a liaison between VISTA members and the project as a whole
Requirements: - One year experience as an AmeriCorps*VISTA
- Valid driver’s license and means of transportation for frequent travel between Erie and Crawford Counties (mileage costs reimbursed)
Additional Requirements: - Ability to take initiative and work on projects independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of basic computer software, email, and internet
- Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks effectively
- Ability to work with teams and collaborate with the Project Coordinator, other VISTA Leaders, college faculty and staff, and the Coordinating Committee
- Ability to interact with VISTAs, students, administrators, faculty, community partners, and children at community partner sites
- Community-building, volunteer management, or team leading experience preferred
Benefits: - AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader Living Allowance of $12,396
- $4,725 Education Award or $2,400 cash stipend upon completion of term of service
- Health coverage
- Federal loan forbearance
Application Procedure:
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Abby Juhasz, VISTA Project Coordinator, at ajuhasz@allegheny.edu or 520 North Main Street, Box 22 / Meadville, PA 16335 and submit an on-line application through the MyAmeriCorps Portal at http://my.americorps.gov. The positions can be located in the MyAmeriCorps Portal under the title VISTA Leader Children and Youth Project of NW PA. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. VISTA Leader service begins on July 27, 2009 and ends on July 26, 2010. | | | (top) | | AmeriCorps *VISTA Member, Missouri Campus Compact | | | Missouri Campus Compact is seeking 6 energetic, hard-working individuals to serve as an AmeriCorps* VISTA Service Leader for the 2009-2010 Academic Year. This individual will work closely with students, faculty and community agencies to develop new service-learning opportunities and campus-community engagement activities. Specific duties - Plan and implement programs to strengthen MOCC member campus’s community engagement efforts.
- Assess and catalog MOCC’s community engagement activity and resources.
- Assess and catalog the local and regional community needs and available community resources.
- Increase campus and community awareness and understanding of MOCC’s programs.
- Develop informational and promotional materials and presentations.
- Coordinate efforts with campus leaders who have community engagement roles and responsibilities.
- Serve on college committees, as appropriate.
- Support student leaders and student organization advisors.
- Develop service events with campus and community organizations.
- Other related duties as assigned
Preferred skills - Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong computer literacy – especially in the areas of database development and web design
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge about service-learning
- Interest in higher education community engagement issues
Requirements - Bachelor’s degree
- 21 years of age or older
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Driver’s license and automobile preferred
- Professional references
- Professional demeanor
Application Materials - Letter of interest
- Current resume´ with contact information for at least three references (work ethic and character)
- Recent writing sample (~5 pages submitted for a college course)
- AmeriCorps application available: https://recruit.cns.gov
AmeriCorps*VISTA members serve full-time for one calendar year with varying work hours and receive a modest living allowance of $833 to $865/month (wage varies by city) , health coverage, relocation expenses, student loan forbearance, childcare assistance, and travel reimbursement. Upon completion of service, members choose between an education award of $4,725 or a cash stipend of $1,200, and receive non-competitive eligibility for federal employment. The positions begin on July 27 and August 31, 2008. Member campuses with open positions include: - Cottey College: Nevada, MO
- Missouri Southern State University: Joplin, MO
- Rockhurst University: Kansas City, MO
- St. Louis Community College – Meramec: St.Louis, MO
- University of Central Missouri: Warrensburg, MO
- Washington University: St. Louis, MO
Questions about these positions can be directed to Jason Bolinger, AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader, at 417-836-4549 or JBolinger@missouristate.edu or visit http://missouricompact.missouristate.edu/37642.htm | | | (top) | | Vista Openings, Department of Public Instruction | | | The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction VISTA Project offers THREE opportunities to serve: 1)Summer VISTA Associate program, 2) Family-School-Community Partnerships, and 3)Economic Recovery with Public Libraries.
Help build capacity to serve low income communities in Wisconsin by forming partnerships between schools, families, and local agencies and organizations.
Tentative placements available in: Madison, Milwaukee, Ashland, Shawano, Rhinelander, Wausau, Oshkosh, Green Bay, Fall Creek, LaCrosse, Wabeno, Woodville, Beloit, Racine, Spooner, and Dodgeville.
Member Duties:
The Wisconsin DPI seeks to help all children succeed in our schools by involving parents and the community at large in the educational process. Our VISTAs facilitate and enhance school partnerships with their communities by developing and implementing effective partnership practices.
This isn't really a cookie-cutter program, so what you will actually doing looks different at every site, but some examples of the work you could do as a VISTA follow:
- Help develop staff and parent development workshops on financial literacy, job training, etc.
- Help establish an effective and comprehensive communication system for the school community.
- Help families understand school structure and to feel welcome in the school.
- Coordinate the recruitment and training of tutors and/or mentors
- Help in offering learning activities and events for the whole family.
- Include parents and other community members in facilitating children's learning outside of school activities.
- Recruit families and other community members to volunteer
- Encourage parents to participate in school activities, including attending school board and site council meetings.
- Involve local service groups in the school or library
- Promote partnership efforts through various media, such as local newspapers, radio stations, or community bulletin boards.
- Write grant proposals to support partnership activities.
- Start an after-school program.
Program Benefits:
Monthly living stipend of $833-865 per month
Childcare assistance (if eligible) of $400 per month
Relocation allowance
Health coverage
Training and conference opportunities monthly
Option of Education Award of $4,725 or Cash Stipend of $1,200 at the end of service
10 personal days and 10 sick days
Option for life insurance
Loan deferment
Non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs
Skills:
College degree and previous community service
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Willingness to take initiative to promote partnerships
Entrepreneurial skills (to seek funding)
Relationship-building, teamwork, and leadership skills
Patience, willingness to learn, and open-mindedness to differing perspectives and ideas
Excellent organizational and computer skills
Commitment to the mission of the project and its impact on schools and communities
Apply for all three positions available here:
Family-School-Community Partnerships:
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=
1835&SID=c0a8020f30d865735260ed844b12ba0dfb5eeea36b08
Economic Recovery with Public Libraries:
https://my1.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true
&id=9584&SID=c0a8060d30d8e9faa478d6234320ab0887c64a592fee
Summer Associate Program:
https://my3.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=
true&id=1833&SID=c0a8060d30d8c6a68629db484f6ab58aeb7e6a509ce5
N.B. VISTAs MUST serve full time and cannot be enrolled in school or hold another job while they are serving.
For more information/questions contact-
Betsy Prueter
WI Department of Public Instruction
betsy.prueter@dpi.wi.gov
608-267-7290 | | | (top) | | Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) | | | The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has job openings at their headquarters in Washington, D.C., as well as in field offices across the country. View current job openings and informaton on how to apply, descriptions of internships and details on the internship program, and the scholar and fellowship program information with completed projects, applications and more at the CNCS job web site. | | | (top) | | Various Positions, US Department of Education | | | The US Department of Education is in the process of recruiting new staff for positions in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education/Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality. In particular, recruitment is for both senior and junior staff to work in our teacher quality, mathematics and science, gifted and talented, Comprehensive School Reform, and 21st Century Community Learning Centers after-school programs.
These positions are all posted at: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/ -- search on "education program specialist" in the keyword field and all of the posted positions will come up. | | | (top) |
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