Alaska Rural Economic Development VISTA

Description

The AmeriCorps VISTA member will work with the RurAL CAP team and Native American Villages to create programs that have a direct positive effect on the villages’ local economy. These programs will be created by conducting a needs-based assessment of the local community and analyzing the community’s resources. From this, the VISTA member will present their findings to the local community and use the information gathered to develop concrete solutions that are catered to the community’s unique needs. Once the program has been developed, the VISTA will work with the VISTA that would be training the next VISTA on how to implement the program, thereby ensuring the success of the program.

The AmeriCorps VISTA member will work with the RurAL CAP team and Native American Villages to create programs that have a direct positive effect on the villages’ local economy. These programs will be created by conducting a needs-based assessment of the local community and analyzing the community’s resources. From this, the VISTA member will present their findings to the local community and use the information gathered to develop concrete solutions that are catered to the community’s unique needs. Once the program has been developed, the VISTA will work with the VISTA that would be training the next VISTA on how to implement the program, thereby ensuring the success of the program. Read More

Living Allowance

$1500 - $1500 monthly

Benefits

Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Student loan forbearance

Additional Benefits

We will provide transportation assistance, a relocation allowance and pay for transportation in or around the Anchorage area. RurAL CAP also provides a 100$ housing allowance as well as affordable housing options.

Education Benefits

College Degree

Education Requirements

Some College

Desired Languages

English

Other Conditions

Subject to criminal background check

Focus Areas

Community & Nonprofit Development, Economic Security, Education & Youth, Homelessness & Housing, Public Safety

Weekly Hours

40

Location Type

Urban

Service Type

Direct Service

Service Environment

Indoor

Placement

Individual and Team Placements

Service Setting

Community Development Organization

Activity Types

Hands On Activities, Office Activities, Professional Activities