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24-25 ACE-VISTA-CanCode-Community Engagement Coordinator

The Center for Academic Community Engagement at Siena College (ACE) recruits candidates from around the United States to serve with community-based organizations that work to alleviate poverty in the Capital District. You will have the opportunity to work on capacity-building projects in education, health care, the environment, housing, criminal justice, and/or economic development. You will make an impact with a non-profit organization and the Capital Region by coordinating volunteer-led projects, conducting research, writing grants, and facilitating outreach. Based on your skills and interests, you will be matched with an organization for the year. You will be managed on-site by a supervisor, mentored by 2 VISTA Leaders, and trained by an experienced VISTA team. You will attend a Pre-Service Orientation, an On-Site Orientation, and ongoing training for your personal and professional growth. Additionally, our cohort model provides community and support to help you make the most of your service year experience. We are celebrating fifteen years of success and have had over 200 VISTAs complete the program. Become an ACE AmeriCorps VISTA Member and be a part of something bigger than yourself! NOTE: OUR VISTAs DO NOT LIVE ON CAMPUS AND ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE SIENA COLLEGE GRADS. AmeriCorps Living Allowance for the 24-25 service year is $22,882 ($877.66 bi-weekly).

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Member Duties : The VISTA will work to improve operational capacity, formalize organizational processes for student engagement from recruitment through alumni engagement, and further analyze program data to support the delivery of CanCode programs. Create and implement strategies to engage with program alumni, including the development of regular communication channels and the coordination of networking events and opportunities. Conduct research and analyze program data to inform decision-making and programmatic improvements, including the identification of trends and areas for growth. Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, including schools, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to support alumni engagement, recruitment and program delivery efforts. Assist in the development and implementation of alumni engagement and program recruitment strategies to reach underrepresented communities and promote program participation.

Program Benefits : Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Free Bus Pass, Campus Meal Plan, Gym .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Technology .

Skills : Community Organization , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Communications , General Skills .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
24-25 ACE-VISTA-CanCode-Community Engagement Coordinator

Program Start/End Date
08/12/2024 - 08/13/2025

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	NEW YORK

Accepting Applications
From 03/20/2024 To 07/19/2024

Contact	Taylor Disco
1 Fiddlers Ln
Latham NY 12110
518-782-6951
tdisco@siena.edu

Listing ID	117558


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