Focuses for our VISTA will include:
• Promoting national service opportunities in Southern Arizona by planning and attending outreach events, developing recruitment materials, and increasing our social media presence.
• Identifying community partners that may help us reach the right members and establish AZCC as a vital resource to address community needs.
• Assisting with grant proposals to help ensure our VISTA and other programs are sustainable
• Furthering our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts through community outreach, partnership development, active recruitment, goal setting, and grant writing
• Engaging with our community by conducting needs assessments, mapping assets, and building relationships with community partners such as schools, non-profits, civic organizations, local businesses, and our alumni
To apply: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=88246&fromSearch=true
For more information about AZCC: https://azcorps.org/
Service Activities
VISTA position will be focused on capacity building within the Tucson community.
Community Need Addressed
This VISTA position is a yearlong volunteer service position focused on capacity building within the local Tucson Community and provide many opportunities for professional development.
Position Outcomes
Greater community recognition and stronger relationships with other local organizations, groups and under-served communities.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Housing, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs)
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Improvise
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process
Tools
Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment