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Campus Compact VISTA Southern Connecticut State University

The AmeriCorps member serving at Southern Connecticut State University will be a crucial part of the University Access programs UAP team, where they will lead the Sankofa Family Initiative's expansion, evaluation, and innovation. The AmeriCorps member will conduct outreach to recruit the inaugural group of student and parent/family participants, implement and continually assess the program, and develop a contact database. Capacity built through programming will strengthen a sense of belonging to the university, teach new knowledge for college success, and build empathy with college students' challenges. The member will assess current programs and innovate future Sankofa offerings. They will expand campus and community partnerships to increase support for students and families from low-income backgrounds. They will research and compile content to develop website resources and new programs and leverage social media. The biweekly living allowance for this position is 613.48 in New Haven County. In addition to the benefits listed, the host site will provide housing, a fitness center pass, professional development opportunities, and a public transportation pass. The AmeriCorps member serving at Southern Connecticut State University will be part of a dynamic, motivated corps with Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA. Serving as a member of a corps provides the chance to connect with other members throughout multiple states, create a network of support, and to share resources. As the intermediary, Campus Compact, a national non-profit, supports the professional and personal growth of AmeriCorps members through a variety of professional development opportunities and in-person trainings including overnight retreats throughout their service year. If you would like to learn more about serving with Campus Compact, please email our VISTA Leaders at vista@compact.org."

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Member Duties : The Campus Compact AmeriCorps member serving at Southern Connecticut State University will build capacity by by expanding outreach to third and fourth-year students, developing additional curriculum and website content, and leveraging social media for greater engagement and community building

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Housing , Training , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Gym pass, public transit pass , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* .


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

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

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

Skills : Recruitment , Communications , Community Organization .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Campus Compact VISTA Southern Connecticut State University

Program Start/End Date
07/19/2021 - 07/18/2022

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	CONNECTICUT

Accepting Applications
From 03/22/2021 To 06/30/2021

Contact	Dawn Stanton
501 Crescent St
New Haven CT 06515
203-231-5111
stantond2@southernct.edu
https://bit.ly/3cOBXiU

Listing ID	102601


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