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Job description
VISTA Assignment Description
Title: AmeriCorps Vista Project Lead, volunteer service position
Sponsoring Organization: Edu-Futuro
Project Name: FY 2022 AmeriCorps VISTA State New Projects
Project Number: 22VS248969
Project Period: 09/11/2022 TO 08/10/2025
Site Name: Fairfax, VA Status: Full-time
Monthly Stipend: $2,258.76
Background: Edu-Futuro is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, in the Northern Virginia area, founded in 1998. It has the primary goal of assisting both immigrant students and their parents in a “two-generation” approach to fulfil its mission of empowering immigrant and underserved youth and families through mentorship, education, leadership development, parent engagement, and workforce development. Edu-Futuro has many programs targeting high school students in the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP I, II, & III), to prepare them for future educational prospects. Parents are assisted via workshops that inform them of the value of having their children graduate from high school and seek post-secondary education. Adults are also empowered through digital literacy, parent engagement, and workforce development workshops. Edu-Futuro is experiencing continuous growth, with more and more beneficiaries each year, where organizational capacity-building is required. VISTAs will serve Edu-Futuro in fulfilling its mission and, as a result, end the cycle of poverty among low-income immigrant and Latino families through their service in: Fundraising, Curriculum Support, Paralegal Research, and Workforce Development. The VISTA Project Leader will assist in recruiting community members to join these life-changing training programs; and develop strategic plans to ensure that the foundation to launch a Childcare Education and Training Center during Fiscal year 2025 is properly established to secure long-term sustainability for Edu-Futuro.
Goal of the Project: The goal of this project is to build capacity within Edu-Futuro by supporting our existing programming for students, parents, and adult learners.
* To Launch a Child Care Education Training Center in Fiscal Year 2025.
*Edu-Futuro’s AmeriCorps Vista Program is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)
Focus Area(s)
Primary: Lead, coordinate, and support our VISTA members to build the internal capacity needed to strengthen and continue Edu-Futuro’s educational programming to reach more beneficiaries in the low-income immigrant and Latino communities.
Secondary: Build capacity to launch a Childcare Education and Training Center in Fiscal Year 2025. This center will act as a “one-stop shop” in tackling poverty in the low-income immigrant and Latino community via education and workforce development training.
Target Audience: Unemployed or underemployed individuals, Low-income adults, Low-income youth, Low-income communities
Summary of Agency: The mission of Edu-Futuro (Educación Para Nuestro Futuro) is to empower immigrant and underserved youth and families through mentorship, education, leadership development, parent engagement, and workforce development. Established in 1998, Edu-Futuro reaches 4,300+ children, youth, and adults annually.
The vision of Edu-Futuro is to realize the potential of immigrant youth and their families.
VISTA Assignment Objectives and Member Activities
Service Activities/Member Duties
Coordination
● Coordinate and track performance of VISTA members during their term of service.
● Weekly check-ins and talks to ensure they are being supported and have a resource to turn to for guidance.
● Coordinate with Edu-Futuro’s supervisor to ensure projects and tasks of members are being accomplished and have the support required.
Community awareness and engagement
● Assist Management in preparing for meeting with potential collaborators and formalizing
partnerships via Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Outreach
● Performance measurement
● Program development and delivery
● Technology use
● Volunteer recruitment and management system
● Other
Benefits:
● Monthly stipend (biweekly allowance)
● Local travel reimbursement for service-related activities
● Health insurance
● Professional development and networking opportunities
● Segal AmeriCorps Education Award which can be used towards student loans and/or to help finance higher education pursuits upon successful completion of service
● Student loan forbearance or deferment
● Child Care Eligibility
● Gain skills and valuable experience to prepare you for a career after-service
● Make an impact in under-served communities
● 12 months of non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs upon successful
completion.
Leave Policy:
● Personal: 10 personal days for vacation, personal days off, or religious observances
● Medical: 10 days of medical leave for illness, injury, or medical appointments
● Parental: For birth or adoption, use personal and medical leave first. The AmeriCorps Regional Office may approve an additional 10 days, for a total of 30 days, if required by your medical professional.
● Emergency: Up to 5 additional leave days may be granted if natural disaster requires leaving the site or an immediate family member becomes critically ill or dies. The sponsor must approve and notify the AmeriCorps Regional Office.
● Extended Medical Leave: Up to 5 additional medical leave days (for up to a total of 15 medical workdays in a full year of service) may be granted by the regional office for situations that require extended recuperation.
● Military: As required by the military
● Jury Duty: As necessary
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
● Personal protective equipment provided if needed.
● Social distancing guidelines following the indications of the CDC.
● Virtual or in-person meetings
QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies:
Customer Orientation: Committed to service
Personal Motivation: Passionate about working with the immigrant community, Eager to grow professionally, Interested in the nonprofit education space
Integrity: Accurate and transparent in communication, Share critical information accurately, openly, and voluntarily, Focus relentlessly on continuous improvement, Persevere through problems and difficulties to do the right thing, Communicate pride and ownership of work, Own both successes and mistakes
Initiative/Perseverance: Ability to be willing to take action to address needs without being requested to do so. Staying on-task to completion, particularly in the face of obstacles or other trying circumstances.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively with different people and teams of people by putting others at ease. Acknowledging diverse opinions, addressing relevant concerns, minimizing conflict, promoting harmony.
Versatility: Manage conflicting demands and priorities smoothly. Adjust readily to changing priorities and conditions. Move from decisions to action and results quickly and effectively. Acquire and apply new ideas with ease and confidence.
Teamwork: Team oriented, Establish and maintains effective relations with staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, and stakeholders. Work actively to resolve conflicts. Respond appropriately to employee and/or co-worker concerns. Leverage every opportunity to teach and learn.
Minimum Experience Requirements:
● Bachelor’s Degree
● Successfully completed at least one term of full-time AmeriCorps service
with VISTA (365 days), NCCC (1,700 hours), or State and National (1,700 hours), or a full term with the Peace Corps.
● Prior experience and/or interest in project management and/or business administration, grant writing, education, and legal research
● Background in grant writing/fundraising, education/curriculum design, and pre law/paralegal work
● Be in a position to offer full-time service for one to two years (365 days) without regard to regular working hours. (1700 hours; ca. 36 hours/week)
● Be willing to undergo a criminal history check.
● Hold one of the following citizenship/legal residency statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Alien, and persons legally residing in a state that have any of the following legal residency classifications: refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status, or deferred action for childhood arrivals
● Some evenings and occasional Saturdays
● Passionate about teaching and serving the immigrant community.
● Access to a motor vehicle to move from Edu-Futuro’s Northern Virginia offices.
Preferred Experience Requirements:
● Bilingual/bicultural, especially with knowledge of Spanish
● Experience designing and planning the adult and child programming we will provide at the CETC
● Experience recruiting community members to join life-changing training programs
● Experience developing strategic plans to ensure a newly-implemented program can be sustainable for the long-term.
● Some experience working with immigrants
● Familiarity with the Northern Virginia region, particularly Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
● Edu-Futuro does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
HOW TO APPLY
● Send a cover letter and resume to our Director of Programs at dop@edu-futuro.org and to fellowship@edu-futuro.org. Upon receipt, additional application materials will be sent to eligible applicants. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
● Complete out our application form: Send a cover letter and resume to our Director of Programs at dop@edu-futuro.org and to
fellowship@edu-futuro.org. Upon receipt, additional application materials will be sent to
eligible applicants. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
● Complete out our application form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_Fm_NUzy1zFOpwCGrjdyFNzY6KZVDAIuKjTD4SAxOpWYbhQ/viewform?fbclid=PAAaYjkQo7MDMT1Uj05wl_P_JQ5_Qz9R660bxb8s6QFHBlsXmqUg_jNr0NBIc
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: $2,258.76 per month
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
Fairfax, VA: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job description
VISTA Assignment Description
Title: AmeriCorps Vista Project Lead, volunteer service position
Sponsoring Organization: Edu-Futuro
Project Name: FY 2022 AmeriCorps VISTA State New Projects
Project Number: 22VS248969
Project Period: 09/11/2022 TO 08/10/2025
Site Name: Fairfax, VA Status: Full-time
Monthly Stipend: $2,258.76
Background: Edu-Futuro is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, in the Northern Virginia area, founded in 1998. It has the primary goal of assisting both immigrant students and their parents in a “two-generation” approach to fulfil its mission of empowering immigrant and underserved youth and families through mentorship, education, leadership development, parent engagement, and workforce development. Edu-Futuro has many programs targeting high school students in the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP I, II, & III), to prepare them for future educational prospects. Parents are assisted via workshops that inform them of the value of having their children graduate from high school and seek post-secondary education. Adults are also empowered through digital literacy, parent engagement, and workforce development workshops. Edu-Futuro is experiencing continuous growth, with more and more beneficiaries each year, where organizational capacity-building is required. VISTAs will serve Edu-Futuro in fulfilling its mission and, as a result, end the cycle of poverty among low-income immigrant and Latino families through their service in: Fundraising, Curriculum Support, Paralegal Research, and Workforce Development. The VISTA Project Leader will assist in recruiting community members to join these life-changing training programs; and develop strategic plans to ensure that the foundation to launch a Childcare Education and Training Center during Fiscal year 2025 is properly established to secure long-term sustainability for Edu-Futuro.
Goal of the Project: The goal of this project is to build capacity within Edu-Futuro by supporting our existing programming for students, parents, and adult learners.
* To Launch a Child Care Education Training Center in Fiscal Year 2025.
*Edu-Futuro’s AmeriCorps Vista Program is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)
Focus Area(s)
Primary: Lead, coordinate, and support our VISTA members to build the internal capacity needed to strengthen and continue Edu-Futuro’s educational programming to reach more beneficiaries in the low-income immigrant and Latino communities.
Secondary: Build capacity to launch a Childcare Education and Training Center in Fiscal Year 2025. This center will act as a “one-stop shop” in tackling poverty in the low-income immigrant and Latino community via education and workforce development training.
Target Audience: Unemployed or underemployed individuals, Low-income adults, Low-income youth, Low-income communities
Summary of Agency: The mission of Edu-Futuro (Educación Para Nuestro Futuro) is to empower immigrant and underserved youth and families through mentorship, education, leadership development, parent engagement, and workforce development. Established in 1998, Edu-Futuro reaches 4,300+ children, youth, and adults annually.
The vision of Edu-Futuro is to realize the potential of immigrant youth and their families.
VISTA Assignment Objectives and Member Activities
Service Activities/Member Duties
Coordination
● Coordinate and track performance of VISTA members during their term of service.
● Weekly check-ins and talks to ensure they are being supported and have a resource to turn to for guidance.
● Coordinate with Edu-Futuro’s supervisor to ensure projects and tasks of members are being accomplished and have the support required.
Community awareness and engagement
● Assist Management in preparing for meeting with potential collaborators and formalizing
partnerships via Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Outreach
● Performance measurement
● Program development and delivery
● Technology use
● Volunteer recruitment and management system
● Other
Benefits:
● Monthly stipend (biweekly allowance)
● Local travel reimbursement for service-related activities
● Health insurance
● Professional development and networking opportunities
● Segal AmeriCorps Education Award which can be used towards student loans and/or to help finance higher education pursuits upon successful completion of service
● Student loan forbearance or deferment
● Child Care Eligibility
● Gain skills and valuable experience to prepare you for a career after-service
● Make an impact in under-served communities
● 12 months of non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs upon successful
completion.
Leave Policy:
● Personal: 10 personal days for vacation, personal days off, or religious observances
● Medical: 10 days of medical leave for illness, injury, or medical appointments
● Parental: For birth or adoption, use personal and medical leave first. The AmeriCorps Regional Office may approve an additional 10 days, for a total of 30 days, if required by your medical professional.
● Emergency: Up to 5 additional leave days may be granted if natural disaster requires leaving the site or an immediate family member becomes critically ill or dies. The sponsor must approve and notify the AmeriCorps Regional Office.
● Extended Medical Leave: Up to 5 additional medical leave days (for up to a total of 15 medical workdays in a full year of service) may be granted by the regional office for situations that require extended recuperation.
● Military: As required by the military
● Jury Duty: As necessary
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
● Personal protective equipment provided if needed.
● Social distancing guidelines following the indications of the CDC.
● Virtual or in-person meetings
QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies:
Customer Orientation: Committed to service
Personal Motivation: Passionate about working with the immigrant community, Eager to grow professionally, Interested in the nonprofit education space
Integrity: Accurate and transparent in communication, Share critical information accurately, openly, and voluntarily, Focus relentlessly on continuous improvement, Persevere through problems and difficulties to do the right thing, Communicate pride and ownership of work, Own both successes and mistakes
Initiative/Perseverance: Ability to be willing to take action to address needs without being requested to do so. Staying on-task to completion, particularly in the face of obstacles or other trying circumstances.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively with different people and teams of people by putting others at ease. Acknowledging diverse opinions, addressing relevant concerns, minimizing conflict, promoting harmony.
Versatility: Manage conflicting demands and priorities smoothly. Adjust readily to changing priorities and conditions. Move from decisions to action and results quickly and effectively. Acquire and apply new ideas with ease and confidence.
Teamwork: Team oriented, Establish and maintains effective relations with staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, and stakeholders. Work actively to resolve conflicts. Respond appropriately to employee and/or co-worker concerns. Leverage every opportunity to teach and learn.
Minimum Experience Requirements:
● Bachelor’s Degree
● Successfully completed at least one term of full-time AmeriCorps service
with VISTA (365 days), NCCC (1,700 hours), or State and National (1,700 hours), or a full term with the Peace Corps.
● Prior experience and/or interest in project management and/or business administration, grant writing, education, and legal research
● Background in grant writing/fundraising, education/curriculum design, and pre law/paralegal work
● Be in a position to offer full-time service for one to two years (365 days) without regard to regular working hours. (1700 hours; ca. 36 hours/week)
● Be willing to undergo a criminal history check.
● Hold one of the following citizenship/legal residency statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Alien, and persons legally residing in a state that have any of the following legal residency classifications: refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status, or deferred action for childhood arrivals
● Some evenings and occasional Saturdays
● Passionate about teaching and serving the immigrant community.
● Access to a motor vehicle to move from Edu-Futuro’s Northern Virginia offices.
Preferred Experience Requirements:
● Bilingual/bicultural, especially with knowledge of Spanish
● Experience designing and planning the adult and child programming we will provide at the CETC
● Experience recruiting community members to join life-changing training programs
● Experience developing strategic plans to ensure a newly-implemented program can be sustainable for the long-term.
● Some experience working with immigrants
● Familiarity with the Northern Virginia region, particularly Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
● Edu-Futuro does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
HOW TO APPLY
● Send a cover letter and resume to our Director of Programs at dop@edu-futuro.org and to fellowship@edu-futuro.org. Upon receipt, additional application materials will be sent to eligible applicants. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
● Complete out our application form: Send a cover letter and resume to our Director of Programs at dop@edu-futuro.org and to
fellowship@edu-futuro.org. Upon receipt, additional application materials will be sent to
eligible applicants. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
● Complete out our application form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_Fm_NUzy1zFOpwCGrjdyFNzY6KZVDAIuKjTD4SAxOpWYbhQ/viewform?fbclid=PAAaYjkQo7MDMT1Uj05wl_P_JQ5_Qz9R660bxb8s6QFHBlsXmqUg_jNr0NBIc
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: $2,258.76 per month
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
Fairfax, VA: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Living Allowance
$2258
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$2258 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
Benefits:
● Monthly living allowance of $2,258.76
● Local travel reimbursement for service-related activities
● Health insurance
● Professional development and networking opportunities
● Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, which can be used towards student loans and/or to help finance higher education pursuits upon successful completion of service term. Choice of Segal Education Award is $6,895.00 OR monthly stipend of $574.58
● Childcare assistance
● Student loan forbearance or deferment
● Gain skills and valuable experience to prepare you for a career after-service
● Make an impact in under-served communities
Education Requirements
College Graduate
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
Bilingual with English and Spanish
Desired Languages
English, Spanish
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check