As a Vista member, you will play a crucial role in supporting our programming. Take the initiative in creating surveys, preparing reports, coordinating guest speakers, and assisting with award ceremonies. Your contributions will empower middle and high school students within the communities we serve. Be a part of our team, making a meaningful impact on the future of young Latinas.
Service Activities
Contract Position:
Supervisor: Rebecca Singhavong, Board Chair (Project Director)
Responsibilities for Year 1 Program Coordinator:
Conducting research on funding opportunities, encompassing foundation, local, and capital funding sources.
Monitoring, evaluating, and analyzing contemporary trends and best practices in early childhood education curriculum design.
Aiding in the formulation of a community outreach strategy for Latinas Leading Tomorrow's extended program.
Community Need Addressed
The VISTA member for the Latinas Leading Tomorrow project plays a pivotal role in advancing the organization's mission. The overarching goal is to strengthen the organization's infrastructure, foster community partnerships, and secure long-term resources to combat poverty effectively in the communities served. A. Creation and Management of Collaborative Documents: Collaborate closely with the program coordinator to create and manage Google Docs and collaborative platforms. B. Implementation of a Database Project: Take charge of the database project, a critical organizational strategy. C. Grant Information Gathering: Actively engage in collecting grant-related information through thorough research. D. Data Analysis and Reporting: Play a central role in analyzing data collected through the database project. E. Community Outreach and Partnership Building: Build strong relationships and partnerships within the community, a cornerstone of the project.
Position Outcomes
The desired outcome of the VISTA member's role in the Latinas Leading Tomorrow project is to enhance the organization's capacity to combat poverty effectively in the communities served. This includes:
Efficient creation and management of collaborative documents to streamline communication and coordination. Successful implementation of a database project to track program data and outcomes accurately. Thorough gathering of grant-related information to secure essential resources for program sustainability. Central role in data analysis and reporting to measure program impact and inform decision-making.
Building strong community relationships and partnerships to address the root causes of poverty collaboratively. Ultimately, these efforts aim to strengthen LLT's infrastructure, foster community engagement, and secure long-term resources to empower Latinas and their families to achieve economic stability and self-sufficiency.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
● Gain skills and valuable experience to prepare you for a career after-service
● Make an impact in under-served communities
Skills you will gain
Non-Competitive Eligibility Once you've successfully completed service in AmeriCorps VISTA, you will receive one year of non-competitive eligibility for employment in the federal government. This special hiring status enables you to apply for federal jobs with the advantage of not having to go through the standard public competitive selection process. That means that you can be appointed to federal positions that may not be available to the general public. In addition, your application could be processed faster than others. While this is a great advantage, it does not guarantee you a federal job, but it does provide a valuable opportunity!
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel
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, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
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
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, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization