Funded in part by the Small Business Administration, the Women’s Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lab (WELL) builds educational, experiential, and entrepreneurial programs that enable Montana women to create more equitable, prosperous, and collaborative futures for all.
Service Activities
You will have the opportunity to perform outreach to underserved women, form connections with influential women in the community at conferences and meet-ups, perform event planning activities, and support fundraising and grant-writing initiatives.
Community Need Addressed
Poverty across Montana
Position Outcomes
Help support the Women's Business Center and the Women's Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lab (WELL) in its goals of increasing outreach and participation and reducing poverty throughout Montana.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Housing, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Student loan forbearance, Training
This site includes: Food assistance, transportation assistance, wellness assistance. VISTA members also receive: 10 Days of Personal Leave; 10 Days of Sick/Medical Leave; Professional development and training opportunities; Eligible for hiring preference with Employers of National Service; Access to My Life Expert member assistance program.
Skills you will gain
Experience in community management, development, and organization; Experience in Marketing and Public Relations; Experience in a non-profit organization; Experience in event management, planning, and marketing
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, 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, Capable of generating possible solutions, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others
Decisions
Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients