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Job Opportunities Current Issue - May 2008 Below you will find a listing of employment opportunities related to civic engagement.
Program Coordinator, North Carolina Campus Compact, Elon, NC NEW! NC Campus Compact is hiring a Program Coordinator to direct the Americorps *VISTA program and manage student initiatives of the Compact. This fulltime position works with a small team committed to building community engagement on NC higher education campuses. Must be able to support and mentor young professionals, build systems to support the program, and have a vision for helping students understand their gifts and skills. Perform other duties as assigned. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred with three years of increasing responsibility and experience in program development and implementation. Applicants will have strong organizational skills; commitment to volunteerism; able to travel in NC, desire and ability to empower others, work with students on campuses, leadership skills, and be able to manage multiple projects and objectives. Application deadline is May 23, 2008. If interested, apply at the Office of Human Resources, 314 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon, NC, or send cover letter, resume and list of three references (including phone numbers) to: Office of Human Resources, 2070 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244. Electronic submissions can be sent to hr@elon.edu. Community Development Coordinator, Chatham Habitat for Humanity, Pittsboro, NC NEW! This individual will work towards the following goals and objectives: Goal A: Facilitate the success of each informal and formal Neighborhood or Homeowner's Association (35%) Objective: Provide training and support such that families develop leadership skills and are able to take over entire duties of HOA and community direction with little administrative support. Goal B: Build relationships and help build community (30%) Objective 1: Develop and maintain relationships with new partner families and existing homeowners. Objective 2: Build and sustain strong relationships with community and church groups, social service and other support agencies and law enforcement to create a network of referrals for comprehensive services needed in a community, as well as a team of allies for collaborating on overlapping issues. Goal C: Facilitate newly selected partner families through entire educational process into successful homeownership (25%) Objective: Increase skill base of partner families, develop relationships and cement partnerships between families and CHFH to establish a foundation for long-term successful homeownership.
Goal D: Work as part of a team to support vision, values and business plan of Chatham Habitat and the Family Services Department (15%) Skills and Experience: Commitment to social justice and dismantling racism Group facilitation, coalition building and leadership development Superior communication skills, including an ability to listen and learn without judgment Organized with good follow up and an ability to multi-task Background in community organizing Spanish language skills Bachelor's Degree in the social sciences Adult education experience Program management Strong writing and public speaking skills To apply send resume via email at robincriffield@chathamhabitat.org or for questions or more information they can contact Robin R. Criffield, Family Services Director at 919-542-0794 x208. For more information about Chatham Habitat visit http://chathamhabitat.org Community Service & Service Learning Coordinator at Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA NEW! Juniata College is seeking a Community Service/Service Learning Coordinator who will be responsible for coordination and oversight of academic and co-curricular service learning initiatives. Successful candidates for this position will have a graduate degree in student affairs or a related field, relevant volunteer and/or professional experience, and the desire to work with college students and members of the local community. For a complete job description, please contact kysord@juniata.edu. Visit www.juniata.edu for more information about Juniata College. AmeriCorps Program Manager, Rebuilding Together CapacityCorps, Washington, DC NEW! The selected candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day AmeriCorps program operations and member management of a brand new AmeriCorps*National Direct program – the Rebuilding Together CapacityCorps- located in 26 Rebuilding Together affiliates in 16 states. The Rebuilding Together CapacityCorps Program Manager is a full-time position reporting to the Director of National Service Programs in the Affiliate Relations Department, located in Dupont Circle in Washington D.C. The Program Manger will assist the Director of National Service Programs in first-year program implementation by providing support, guidance and supervision for 44 AmeriCorps Members (known as CapacityCorps members). The Program Manager will act as a liaison with all CapacityCorps host sites to provide ongoing support, training and development for all CapacityCorps members. The CapacityCorps will kick off in September 2008 with a high-impact orientation in New Orleans, LA. Rebuilding Together is the nation's largest nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing free home rehabilitation and repair services to low-income homeowners in need. With the help of everyday citizen volunteers, skilled trades’ people, the support of local business and major corporate partners, Rebuilding Together has mobilized 2.7 million volunteers to rehabilitate over 100,000 homes for low-income homeowners, delivering over $1 billion in market value. Today, there are over 200 Rebuilding Together affiliates in 44 states and more than 1,800 communities carrying out Rebuilding Together mission to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners. Rebuilding Together is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and promotes the replication and coordination of Rebuilding Together affiliates throughout the United States. Founded in 1988, the national office provides assistance to affiliates though organizational development, advocacy, brand visibility, financial support, technical assistance, and training. Sustainability and health of our affiliates to assist additional low-income homeowners is our highest priorities as a national organization. Salary to commensurate with experience, $40,000-$45,000 To apply, send cover letter and resume to Jessica Lowe, Director of National Service Programs JLowe@rebuildingtogether.org and put CapacityCorps Program Manager in the subject line.
Student Programs Coordinator, Lasell College, Newton, MA NEW! The Student Programs Coordinator recruits volunteers for, implements, monitors, evaluates and builds capacity for non-curricular service activities sponsored by the Center for Community-Based Learning (CCBL) as well as selected curricular activities. In addition, the SPC supports several activities for the Donahue Institute of Public Life and Values. The SPC reports to the Director of the CCBL and consults with the Director of the Donahue Institute. The SPC is a full-time, 12 month position. The SPC works very closely with many Lasell constituencies as well as many off-campus community partners. For more information about Lasell College visit http://www.lasell.edu/ To apply, please forward a letter of application and current resume to: Employment Lasell College 1844 Commonwealth Avenue Newton, MA 02466 Fax 617 243-2105 posted 4/23/08
Assistant Director, SOURCE (Student Outreach Resource Center)
The Assistant Director supports the growth and effectiveness of community involvement initiatives. The Assistant Director works closely with students and student leaders, and assists them in developing community outreach skills, exploring and understanding social justice issues, accessing community service resources, and making connections to the Baltimore community, particularly as it relates to students’ future roles as professionals. The Assistant Director is expected to model and encourage involvement in the community and effective program planning. All responsibilities require close collaboration with SOURCE’s Director and staff, students and student leaders, campus colleagues, and community-based organizations.
The Assistant Director functions as a counselor/educator; providing programs and services that embrace the values of social justice, citizenship, ethical decision-making, diversity and service to others. Specifically, the duties include: counseling, event planning, advising, and coordinating student volunteer initiatives. In addition, the Assistant Director functions as an integral member of SOURCE’s team, assisting the Director in managing the general operations of the center, and responding to the needs of the center through contributing to special projects and other duties as assigned. TO APPLY: Go to http://jobs.jhu.edu and see job requisition # 34764. Please note that this job is changing from a Coordinator position to an Assistant Director position. If interested in applying, please do so as quickly as possible. We hope to begin interviewing by mid-late May. Hoping for the new person to begin by July 1, 2008. Please contact Mindi Levin (SOURCE Director) at mlevin@jhsph.edu with specific questions. All potential candidates must apply online through http://jobs.jhu.edu. Director of Community Involvement Program, University of the Pacific NEW! The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate his or her experience and knowledge of social justice issues and sensitivity to diversity, access, equity and multiculturalism as well as their understanding of issues related to cross cultural needs and how students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds enhance student learning. Essential skills include the individual’s interpersonal and social cultural competency to work effectively in a collegial and collaborative partnership with both internal and external stakeholders. Effective oral and written communication skills, as well as ability to plan, implement and evaluate educational and informational programs are preferred. To learn more about the University of the Pacific visit http://www.pacific.edu Manager, Training and Consulting Projects, Points of Light & Hands On Network NEW! This position is funded under a cooperative agreement with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), a federal agency whose mission is to support service and volunteerism. This fulltime, regular position reports to the Director of Training and Consulting Projects at Points of Light & Hands On Network, and will be located in Atlanta, Georgia. The position will help build the capacity of programs to effectively leverage and engage volunteers in service. Primary Responsibilities:
To Apply: Interested persons should mail or email a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Human Resources Points of Light & Hands on Network 600 Means Street, Suite 210 Atlanta, GA 30318 E-mail: resumes@handsonnetwork.org National Program Coordinator, Operation Frontline, Share Our Strength NEW!
Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline® is a groundbreaking nutrition-education program that connects families with food by teaching them how to prepare healthy, tasty meals on a limited budget. Operation Frontline is growing, seeking to more than double the number of low-income people it serves over the next 3 years.
The Operation Frontline National Program Coordinator will work as a member of the 6-person team, headquartered at Share Our Strength, a national organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America. The Operation Frontline national office works to ensure that Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline partners around the country have the knowledge and resources they need to operate successfully. Major responsibilities include:
To apply submit resume and cover letter to Laura Seman, lseman@strength.org Please reference job title “Operation Frontline National Coordinator” in the subject line. No calls please. To learn more about Share Our Strength and Operation Frontline, please visit www.strength.org AmeriCorps Program Director, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) NEW!
LISC is a national non-profit intermediary that provides financial and technical assistance to community-based organizations, public agencies and private (for-profit) entities focused on the redevelopment of urban neighborhoods and rural communities. The organization works in metropolitan areas throughout the nation to assist its various partners in the development of affordable multi-family and senior housing, homeownership opportunities, commercial enterprises, community facilities and various community building programs such as employment, day care, health care, open space and national service. LISC is seeking a full-time Director to lead its effort in human capital development and CDC capacity building via its AmeriCorps program. The position is the principal liaison with the Corporation for National and Community for all matters related to the management and administration of the grant. The Program Director also works closely with LISC policy staff to provide educational materials to Congress relative to funding for AmeriCorps and other National Service programs, and with External Affairs Staff (Communications & Development) to assist with fundraising and communications efforts. The position oversees the LISC AmeriCorps program nationally; supervises the development and implementation of national and local orientations; provides support and technical assistance to the field, and implements policies and procedures needed to insure that the program remains compliant with the terms and conditions of the AmeriCorps grant. The Program Director reports to the Senior Vice President for Field Strategies, supervises a staff of two and is responsible for managing relationships with the field offices that manage AmeriCorps programs locally and CDCs who host AmeriCorps members. The position is based in LISC's national headquarters in New York City. Frequent travel is required. The LISC program introduces AmeriCorps members to careers in the community development profession, and trains participants to be neighborhood leaders by providing skills in community-based development. The program partners with Community Development Corporations (CDCs) to generate productive assignments that produce tangible improvements in the quality of life in inner city neighborhoods. Currently the LISC AmeriCorps program, through its field offices in Chicago, Houston, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Michigan, Providence, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay area and South Florida expects to place 150 full and part-time members with CDCs . LISC offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Send cover letter & resume to: LISC Program Director Human Resources Department 501 7th Avenue - 7th Fl.-NY,NY 10017 Washington, DC Program Director, Youth Service Opportunities Project (YSOP) NEW! YSOP is a Quaker based nonprofit organization, founded in 1983, dedicated to giving middle school, high school and college students the opportunity to help others through volunteer service. YSOP provides volunteers to ongoing programs at service agencies helping homeless and hungry people in New York City and Washington DC. These agencies include soup kitchens, drop-in centers, food, furniture and clothing banks. For more information about YSOP, please visit our website at www.ysop.org. The Washington DC Program Director is responsible for the planning and execution of all YSOP programs in the Washington, DC area, service-learning programs and technical assistance provided to schools, religious organizations and AmeriCorps programs. The Program Director supervises all Washington DC full-time and part-time staff. Duties include supervision of Workcamp preparations, recruitment and training of full-time and part-time staff, leading or coordinating orientations and reflection activities on YSOP programs, reporting for grants, participating in selected activities of Serve DC, Learn and Serve America and the Corporation for National and Community Service and sustaining relationships with the faith-based and community agencies where YSOP volunteers serve. The Program Director is responsible for maintaining the records of YSOP programs in Washington, DC. Other duties, varying from season to season and depending upon the nature of opportunities undertaken by YSOP, may include contacting other service agencies and schools, recruiting participants and speakers and supervising an AmeriCorps program. Travel to New York City is occasionally required for trainings and meetings. In collaboration with the New York office, the Washington DC Program Director assists with fundraising for YSOP. The Washington DC Program Director reports to YSOP’s Associate Executive Director and YSOP’s Executive Director. Salary: $40,000 annual salary, four weeks of vacation, sixteen days of sick and personal leave, and full medical coverage. Contact: Jean Sommerfield, Associate Executive Director, 15 Rutherford Place, New York, NY 10003
Lead Trainer, The Health Federation of Philadelphia NEW! The lead trainer will support nonprofit/public agencies in capacity building, staff training and quality management initiatives including needs assessment, planning, program development, design/delivery of training/staff development and ongoing technical assistance. Requirements:The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in training/organizational development, public health or a related field and at least 4 years professional training experience. Must have exceptional communication skills and be skilled in designing curricula and organizational interventions, and training/technical assistance delivery and follow-up. Grounding in public health, health services administration, human services and/or community practice strongly preferred. Salary/Benefits:Excellent benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. EOE. Interested parties should submit their resume to: Natalie Levkovich, Executive Director 1211 Chestnut Street, 7th Floor Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corps (PMSC) AmeriCorps Member NEW! Juniata College is seeking a full-time PMSC AmeriCorps member for a one-year commitment beginning August 25, 2008. Successful candidates will have a college degree, related volunteer experience, and the desire to work with college students and members of the local community. An emphasis for the 2008-2009 year is placed on addressing educational needs of low-income children through development of experiential learning opportunities for college students and youth. Key responsibilities include: coordinating Huntingdon Young Achievers, Salvation Army Ark of Learning and Huntingdon Community Center After-School Tutoring Programs; organizing campus-community initiatives such as Make a Difference Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, Youth Carnival and others; supporting service-learning immersion programs; recruiting student volunteers; developing relationships with community partners; other duties as assigned.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education preferred. Applicant must have a strong interest in community service/service learning, be reliable and self-motivated. Excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work with diverse populations, are essential. Experience working with youth programs or in an educational setting preferred. Qualified candidates should submit a letter of application, resume and list of three references to: Shauna Morin Community Service Coordinator Director, Center for Public Service Pacific Lutheran University The Director provides leadership for the Center for Public Service and offers training and support to faculty in development of academic service learning. The Director develops the Center’s mission, oversees the Center’s programs, and facilitates collaboration across campus that forwards the University’s mission to educate students for lives of inquiry, service, leadership and care. The Director promotes the Center’s engagement in community partnerships that serve the community’s needs. Visit this link for the complete listing.
Application Procedure: Submit university application, cover letter, and resume to: Human Resource Services Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA 98447PH: (253) 535-7185, Fax: (253) 535-8431 humr@plu.edu Director, Center for Community-Based Learning University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida
UNF seeks a Director of the Center for Community-Based Learning who will aid the institutional effort to advance the University's commitment to community involvement and community-based learning. The University is developing an institutional enhancement plan committed to "community-based transformational learning"; this plan is a significant component of the University's SACS reaccreditation effort but it will form the basis of an enduring University priority. The Director will support the long-term implementation of the enhancement plan; build and establish a Center for Community Based Learning; inventory, consolidate, expand and promote the various community-based and outreach activities underway across the University; network with community agencies, organizations, businesses, and not-for-profit entities to establish mutually beneficial arrangements for UNF students and the Jacksonville community; devise co-curricular transcript recognition of student community-based partnerships; develop methods for assessing the success and continuous improvement of community-based efforts; advance strategies for integrating community-based learning into the undergraduate and graduate experiences of UNF students; and share best practices within and outside the University. The position offers a unique opportunity to help create the institutional infrastructure that will strengthen the connection between the University and community and deepen student learning by providing authentic real-life community-based learning experiences relevant to students' academic "program".
Applicants must complete a one-page application on-line in OASys at http://www.unfjobs.org and must upload all required documents to be considered for this position. Once you finalize your completed application and have submitted the required documents, you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for this position for your records. If you have any questions contact Pamela Chally at 904-620-2810. Applicants who do not apply on-line or do not upload all the required documentation will not be considered for this position. Initial review of applications will begin on April 2, 2008. The position is open until filled. Below are summaries of available AmeriCorps VISTA positions. Full descriptions can be found on the National AmeriCorps* VISTA search engine at https://my.americorps.gov. Once at the site, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click “search for listings.” When available, we have included the listing ID# to assist in your online search. If not ID is provided, you can search via the program name. University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD Center for Academic Engagement University students in the Interdisciplinary Education & Action, or "IdEA", Program and other university courses seek opportunities to address community needs through service-learning. The VISTA members will work with low-income and challenged communities to identify service needs that can be filled by University of South Dakota students through service-learning in the Interdisciplinary Education and Action (IdEA) Program and other venues. Assist in integrating community needs into portions of University curriculum so they may be addressed.(www.usd.edu/engage).
Application Deadline: May 9, 2008 for June 23, 2008 start date and May 30, 2008 for a July 14 start date. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the due dates. Project SHINE, Program Coordinator NEW! Project Shine, a collaboration between Metropolitan State University and Minneapolis Community and Technical College, links students with immigrants and refugees seeking to learn English and navigate the complex path to U.S. citizenship. In community centers throughout Minneapolis and Saint Paul, students tutor elders in English, helping them become more actively engaged in their communities and teaching the U.S. history and civics needed to pass the citizenship exam. Project SHINE began at Temple University in Philadelphia in 1997 in response to legislation that jeopardized the public benefits of legally immigrated non-citizens. Today, SHINE is operating at twenty colleges and universities in nine urban centers across the nation. To learn more about Project Shine visit www.projectshine.org. Contact Nadja Berneche for more information and to apply at nadja.berneche@metrostate.edu or (651) 793-1294
University of Toledo, Campus & Community Collaboration Leader NEW! The VISTA will report directly to the Director of OSLCE and will be primarily responsible for duties focused on community outreach, and involving the community in university life. The responsibilities of this position include, but not limited to: integrating and streamlining outreach initiatives on campus and in the community while infusing service learning pedagogy into them; support the Great Cities, Great Service grant initiative to empower area youth through service learning experiences; strengthen and expand community partnerships through issue-based community meetings and other actions; train and supervise Service Learning Ambassadors and other student employees; be knowledgeable of and maintain good communication with community agencies in order to assist other OSLCE projects with their community component; and participate in committees and offices within the university as needed. To apply for the position: submit a cover letter stating the position you are interested in and your suitability for the position, a resume, the names and contact information for three professional references to: Director, Office of Service Learning & Community Engagement, Student Union Room 3020; The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390; Fax (419) 530-2689; or email spasupu3@utnet.utoledo.edu. Use only one method of application: fax, email or mail. For further information, please contact Sudershan Pasupuleti, Director of OSLCE at spaupu3@utnet.utoledo.edu or 419-430-2213, or servicelearning@utoledo.edu. For more information visit our website: http://www.servicelearning.utoledo.edu
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) NEW! Students, particularly those in areas of high poverty and minority enrollments, are not taking challenging school courses in math and science, many never complete high school. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a national, non-profit organization that uses age-appropriate robotics activities and competitions to excite students about science, math, technology, and engineering with a long-term goal of encouraging and inspiring them to pursue careers in those fields. To learn more about FIRST visit www.usfirst.org Member Duties: Activities include development of a list of possible sponsors and other funding sources and a plan for meeting with potential sponsors; presentation and promotion of FIRST to potential sponsors; communication with teams to determine needs; regular meetings with the Regional Director (RD) and assistance for planning activities (does not include regular administrative support, but may require some administrative work); presentation and promotion of FIRST to community groups, such as: Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary Clubs, youth groups, PTAs, and economic and workforce development boards; in collaboration with the RD, promotion of FIRST to legislative, academic, and public groups, community-based organizations, legislative education committees, & governor's offices; recruitment of professional mentors and students to teams through various media such as corporate intranets, school papers and publications, posters, newspapers, and TV/radio interviews. To apply, applicants should visit www.americorps.org and search for FIRST under the AmeriCorps*VISTA program.
Missouri Campus Compact, William Woods University, Fulton, MO NEW! This position focuses on implementing high quality service-learning at the collegiate level (working with community organizations, faculty, staff, and students at our small, private university) as part of a state-wide initiative coordinated by Missouri Campus Compact. PeaceJam, William Woods University, Fulton, MO NEW! This position focuses on outreach and program support for the PeaceJam program (www.peacejam.org) with a special concentration on recruiting leaders of high school aged students in the St. Louis area to participate in the PeaceJam Ambassadors program with 12 Nobel Peace Laureates. This position is part of a national VISTA project coordinated by the PeaceJam Foundation in Colorado. Both VISTA positions involve service-learning, and both have some involvement in helping to plan and carry-out the annual Heartland Region PeaceJam Youth Conference which features one of 12 Nobel Peace Prize Winners. Both positions begin in August. Position descriptions are available online at http://www.williamwoods.edu/aboutthewoods/humanresources/positions/index.asp . For more information about William Woods University, visit www.thewoods.edu For more information about PeaceJam and the Heartland Region’s PeaceJam Affiliate at WWU, visit http://www.thewoods.edu/peacejam The Refugee Support Network (RSN), VISTA Leader, Seattle, WA NEW!
(RSN) is a newly formed coalition of refugee service providers in the Seattle/King County region with the International Rescue Committee as lead agency. The RSN Team Leader position provides an opportunity for an experienced VISTA member to provide leadership, support and training for the eight VISTA members placed in refugee service organizations in King County. The Refugee Support Network is a VISTA project whose goal is to enhance capacity and service quality for these participating agencies.
The leader will provide ongoing support and problem-solving for all eight members at their sites as well as through regular team meetings and trainings. The VISTA leader will be based at the International Rescue Committee Seattle and will travel to the other RSN VISTA sites on a regular basis. The leader should have previous VISTA and supervisory experience, project coordination skills, and strong cross-cultural and organizational skills.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this exciting project, please contact Niko Whitmore at 206.623.2105 ext. 106 or niko.whitmire@theirc.org or go to http://my.americorps.gov, search for the International Rescue Committee, and apply online!
Florida Alliance for Student Service VISTA Leader The AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader will work with the Florida Alliance for Student Service VISTA Initiative, Florida State University's Center for Civic Education, AmeriCorps*VISTA members, site supervisors and community partners to carry out the following activities in accordance with project goals: Member outreach and support: Member training and technical assistance: Networking, marketing, and member recruitment: Program sustainability and marketing: Site monitoring and evaluation: VISTA Leader development:
To qualify as a VISTA leader applicant must have completed at least one term of AmeriCorps*VISTA prior to attending VISTA Leader training from June 9-13 or August 25-29, 2008. If interested, please contact: Marianne Magjuka AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader Tel: (850) 488-3143 Fax: (850) 922-2928 325 John Knox Rd., Building F, Suite 210 Tallahassee, FL 32303 mmagjuka@admin.fsu.edu www.fsu.edu/~vista Wisconsin Campus Compact (WiCC), Community-Based-Learning Throughout Wisconsin, thirty-five AmeriCorps*VISTA members will tap into existing postsecondary and community/faith-based resources to provide leadership and coordination for sustainable local initiatives. AmeriCorps*VISTA members will coordinate community-based-learning initiatives that link curriculum to community work; recruit volunteers for community/faith-based organizations; assist with training and coordination of student volunteers; build bridges between postsecondary institutions and the community; and work alongside volunteers in order to accomplish project goals. Application Deadline: June 30, 2008 Pennsylvania Campus Compact, Lafayette College Prison Arts and Literacy Program
The VISTA member will collaborate with the Easton Area Re-entry Working Group in the supervision of the volunteer programs in connection with the Journey Home Reentry Program for Women. These volunteer efforts include the Northampton County Prison Arts and Literacy Program of Lafayette College and the Circles of Caring volunteer corps of the Easton Area Community Center. The VISTA member will facilitate monthly meetings, recruit and train volunteers, maintain a database of the volunteer activities, and design reflection and appreciation activities. These activities will enhance the re-entry journey of the women incarcerated in the Northampton County Prison who often leave the prison with little or no supports or healthy role models for a successful re-entry into the community. These relationships offer healthy role models, a sense of hope to the women and their children, and tangible guidance in their self-identified goals to become self-sufficient members of society. By enabling the women to obtain job training and education for employment success and safe, and affordable housing, these volunteer teams will increases the chances that these women will break the poverty of cycle by staying out of prison, provide healthy home environments for their children and contribute to the good of the community through service.
MCC AmeriCorps*VISTA members act as transformative agents between higher education institutions and their surrounding communities. AmeriCorps*VISTA members create service opportunities and engage students in the community, in order to gain a richer and more valuable experience outside the classroom. AmeriCorps*VISTA members build mutually beneficial relationships which lead to long-term partnerships between community-based organizations and colleges, enhance the quality of campus community service and service-learning programs, improve student leadership in service, increase the number of students coordinating programs, and increase the number of students in direct service within their campus communities. The service performed by MCC AmeriCorps* VISTA members will occur on the campus and community levels to provide service and programming to underprivileged youth and low-income communities. Each MCC AmeriCorps *VISTA host site has developed a work plan for their respective VISTA. Each VISTA will be supervised locally by a campus host site staff member, and will also report to staff at the Michigan Campus Compact. Visit the website at: http://www.micampuscompact.org/vistaprogram.asp As part of a state-wide initiative to address high school retention and access to post-secondary education CoCC seeks a team of dedicated and qualified individuals to support communities across the state. In addition to finding solutions to retention and access issues with community members, Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA members will work with Colorado colleges and universities to develop civic education programs in low-achieving high schools. Regions currently seeking AmeriCorps*VISTA members include Arvada, Boulder, Commerce City, Denver, Fort Collins, Greeley, with additional sites to be determined. Positions will also become available in November 2008 in Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver and Durango Please note a preference in geographic location if any. To apply, please send a resume and brief cover letter to Megan Swanson, VISTA Team Leader, at cccvista@regis.edu, and submit an application via the national AmeriCorps website at https://recruit.cns.gov. Application deadline: June 15, 2008. Ohio Campus Compact - Wilmington College Service Leader Position The Service Learning Program at Wilmington College aims to engage students, faculty and staff in responsible and challenging actions for the common good. These actions foster the development of personal values, social responsibility and a sense of caring for others. The Service Learning Program embraces the College’s Quaker heritage and its mission to “develop in each student effective ways of knowing and learning, an awareness of the world and the value of truth and justice.” The AmeriCorps* Service Leader VISTA will serve the Wilmington College Faculty in seeking service learning opportunities which are consistent with our mission. By maintaining a Website consisting of currently involved service learning faculty as well as their syllabi and evaluation of projects, interested faculty will learn from their peers the value behind service inclusion. In addition to the currently involved faculty information, agencies will also be registered and highlighted on the site to better inform faculty of their needs. This will help link the faculty and their courses with a “real” need in the community. The Service Leader VISTA will also help foster a process for a formalized protocol for recognizing faculty involved in service learning. By collaborating with the Office of Academic Affairs, the VISTA will establish a crucial link between the faculty and the Center for Service Learning. The VISTA is crucial to the success of the service learning program. By mentoring rising student leaders in the program and nourishing community agencies we enhance our service to the campus. The VISTA will also have the opportunity to lead service trips, facilitate discussion with student leaders and faculty as well as have ample opportunity to explore his/her own goals. After you apply via the AmeriCorps site, visit this site and click on "VISTA". http://www.ohiocampuscompact.org/page.cfm Please note: There are two application procedures for this position.
Habitat for Humanity Minnesota Habitat for Humanity has partnered with AmeriCorps to place 17 VISTAs in various cities across the state of Minnesota. Five VISTA's will serve as volunteer coordinators to help facilitate training and recruitment of volunteers. Six VISTAs will assist Habitat affiliates and ReStores to develop marketing and resource development plans, as well as some event planning. One VISTA, who is environmental conscience will help develop a green building plan to help make Habitat homes more "green" and energy efficient. All positions are looking for a motivated, self directed individual to help build the capacity of the Habitat affiliate while leaving behind a legacy to eliminate poverty in Minnesota. Positions begin in August 2008 and last for one year. For more information on these positions, visit http://www.hfhmn.org/HFHMN/jobs.html or email a resume to Brenna Severson at brenna@hfhmn.org.
Habitat for humanity Minnesota (VISTA Leader) Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota is seeking a VISTA Leader to help coordinate the VISTA project which places 17 VISTAs in 13 different communities across the state. Service as a Habitat VISTA is a great stepping stone into future career opportunities. Previous Habitat VISTAs have gone on to graduate school, employment with Habitat for Humanity and other nonprofit organzations, as well as jobs in the public sector.
The VISTA Leader will have the following primary responsibilities: 1) Coordinating VISTA recruitment activities including outreach to potential applicants 2) Providing training opportunities and resources to VISTA members 3) Serving on the planning committee for statewide conferences and trainings for Habitat affiliate staff, volunteers and VISTA members 4) Organizing resource sharing and networking opportunities for VISTAs including but not limited to an annual service project, All VISTA Conference, End of Year Recognition event, VISTA newsletter and blog 5) Assisting with VISTA program reporting and evaluation To qualify for the VISTA leader position candidates must have completed at least one term of service as an AmeriCorps*VISTA member. Interested applicants should send a coverletter and resume to the VISTA Program Manager, Sara Wessling, sara@hfhmn.org. Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota
Vermont Campus Compact is looking for people to fight poverty as organizers, collaborators, and catalysts for change as AmeriCorps*VISTA Members. Each Member will serve one year at a participating college or community organization, working with students, faculty, administration, and local communities to build volunteer and service-learning programs on the campus and mobilize the resources of higher education to serve the needs of the community. By coordinating the integration of service and academics, you will effect sustainable change that serves community needs while fostering much needed leadership and civic engagement in college students. For more information visit: http://www.vtcampuscompact.org/vistapositions.php To apply, please email (preferred), fax, or mail a cover letter, résumé, and three references to: Tori Kuehn AmeriCorps*VISTA Team Leader Vermont Campus Compact Marbleworks Complex 152 Maple Street, Suite G1 Middlebury, VT 05753 Phone: 802-443-5652 Fax: 802-443-2047 Site Placements Opportunities:
Vermont Campus Compact (VISTA Leader) The VISTA leader will make both a statewide and tri-state impact as they recruit, support and train other VISTAs throughout their experience and help them fight poverty in their communities. The Team Leader works with VCC staff to provide resources and support for members, plan trainings and conferences, maintains strong communication and networks among the VCC A*VISTA members, and collaborates with other Northern New England Campus Compact VISTA leaders and staff for tri-state events, and works with program development at the VCC office. With a dozen sites ranging from urban to rural, the Vermont Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA program offers many exciting opportunities for persons wishing to take a leadership role in a progressive field. VISTA Leader candidates must have served for one year of National Service with AmeriCorps VISTA. The Compact AmeriCorps VISTA program was created in 2001 through a partnership between Texas Campus Compact and the Texas Corporation for National and Community Service state office. This program was developed in response to the needs of Compact member campuses and in recognition of the potential for institutions of higher education to more responsibly address the needs of those in poverty in Texas communities. Texas Campus Compact VISTA members work in various capacities on college campuses across the state of Texas--including coordination of Service-Learning, community service and civic engagement initiatives. VISTAs typically work directly with student volunteers, faculty and community based organizations. VISTAs are capacity builders developing programs and infrastructure that will exist well after the VISTAs term of service Visit http://texascampuscompact.org/vista.htm for more information or contact: Ann lewandowski at 512-579-5026 or Matthew Zielsdorf at 512-579-6027. Or email recruit@texascampuscompact.org.
Dartmouth College, The Tucker Foundation The Tucker Foundation is an active and lively hub of community service activity at Dartmouth College. The VISTA will work with both staff and students to impact communities across America by implementing community service programming in three major Tucker Foundation areas: the Alternative Spring Break Program, the Domestic Internship Program, and the Summer Enrichment at Dartmouth (SEAD) Program. (More information regarding these programs can be found at www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker.) Duties will include the following: student advisement, program marketing and recruitment, management of the program application process, student participant selection and hiring, student orientation and training, organization of travel and program logistics, and capacity building for program sustainability. We seek highly creative and reliable young people committed to issues of social justice.
Dartmouth College Local Service Outreach Make a difference by linking campus life to community need, and enjoy life in a beautiful, recreation- rich part of the country. The Dartmouth VISTA member for Local Service Outreach will have the opportunity to learn and lead with other colleagues while addressing a dynamic array of collegiate community outreach initiatives. The VISTA will support student leaders by coordinating student leader communication, support, and volunteer recruitment in a broad array of service projects, including mentoring, health, literacy, food and shelter. The VISTA member will personally advise poverty reduction projects such as Habitat for Humanity, Students Fighting Hunger, Big Brother/Sister and the BookBuddies child literacy program. Our VISTA member will engage in a special project to develop and support increased Federal Work-Study, community based, internships for students on financial aid. Another development project will address adult basic education and retention at the Learning Center of nearby Community College of Vermont. The VISTA will also gather and report participation data, help convene community partner "roundtables" and conduct community needs assessments.
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