Description
Join the HandsOn VISTA team as the new VISTA Leader. Get real world program management and leadership experience while taking this awesome team to the next level! The VISTA Leader works with the VISTA Director to keep all aspects of the HandsOn AmeriCorps program on track. The successful applicant will: Identify and implement efficient procedures for member recruitment and selection to match qualified applicants with appropriate projects in a timely manner; Coordinate, develop, and deliver effective professional development, training and reflection for VISTA members; And help develop a strong esprit de corps among other activities.
For over 25 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix has worked with nonprofits, Title I schools, neighborhood associations and government entities to assess and meet the volunteer needs of the Greater Phoenix area. The HandsOn VISTA program supports 10~ VISTA members at multiple placement sites across the valley. Our VISTA members enable our community service partners to expand capacity and build lasting infrastructure by creating the processes and tools needed to effectively access and utilize valuable resources. HandsOn VISTA members will improve their own capacity for leading communities during and beyond their terms of service by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to volunteer mobilization, civic engagement, and other areas. In addition to the site-specific work of the individual role all of our VISTA members: participate in 2 AmeriCorps National Days of Service, lead projects at 2 HandsOn community service days, attend monthly VISTA team trainings with the other HandsOn VISTA members, and lead a monthly community volunteering opportunity.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL FILLED. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION! DEPENDING ON WHEN YOUR PREVIOUS SERVICE WAS THERE MAY BE AN OPTION TO START IN THIS ROLE EARLIER THAN THE DATE LISTED HERE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS WHO HAVE RECENTLY SERVED IN VISTA ARE ABLE TO HAVE A FLEXIBLE START DATE.
Join the HandsOn VISTA team as the new VISTA Leader. Get real world program management and leadership experience while taking this awesome team to the next level! The VISTA Leader works with the VISTA Director to keep all aspects of the HandsOn AmeriCorps program on track. The successful applicant will: Identify and implement efficient procedures for member recruitment and selection to match qualified applicants with appropriate projects in a timely manner; Coordinate, develop, and deliver effective professional development, training and reflection for VISTA members; And help develop a strong esprit de corps among other activities.
For over 25 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix has worked with nonprofits, Title I schools, neighborhood associations and government entities to assess and meet the volunteer needs of the Greater Phoenix area. The HandsOn VISTA program supports 10~ VISTA members at multiple placement sites across the valley. Our VISTA members enable our community service partners to expand capacity and build lasting infrastructure by creating the processes and tools needed to effectively access and utilize valuable resources. HandsOn VISTA members will improve their own capacity for leading communities during and beyond their terms of service by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to volunteer mobilization, civic engagement, and other areas. In addition to the site-specific work of the individual role all of our VISTA members: participate in 2 AmeriCorps National Days of Service, lead projects at 2 HandsOn community service days, attend monthly VISTA team trainings with the other HandsOn VISTA members, and lead a monthly community volunteering opportunity.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL FILLED. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION! DEPENDING ON WHEN YOUR PREVIOUS SERVICE WAS THERE MAY BE AN OPTION TO START IN THIS ROLE EARLIER THAN THE DATE LISTED HERE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS WHO HAVE RECENTLY SERVED IN VISTA ARE ABLE TO HAVE A FLEXIBLE START DATE.
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Living Allowance
$1900
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$1900 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
- The HandsOn AmeriCorps VISTA leader role does receive an additional monthly stipend to help cover rent
- HandsOn AmeriCorps VISTA members attend monthly professional development meetings where they receive training on various topics as well as build lasting supportive relationships with other members. These meetings are held at various organizations across the valley with a focus on introducing members to these organizations (building their knowledge of issues, resources addressing those issues and developing a professional network)
- Currently we are offing an additional $100 per quarter grocery gift card
- As a part of America’s Service Commissions our members have access to the Member Assistance Program (MAP) and all the benefits that entails
Education Requirements
College Graduate
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
To qualify to serve as and AmeriCorps VISTA Leader you MUST have previously served in:
- VISTA,
- OR in a full time 1 year AmeriCorps role (State, National or NCCC)
- OR have served in Peace Corps
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check