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Language Access VISTA
 
 
 
The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) promotes the well-being of immigrant communities. Approximately 60% of New Yorkers are immigrants or children of immigrants. One in four New Yorkers has limited English proficiency and may need language assistance. MOIA prioritizes three broad goals: enhance the economic, civic, and social integration of immigrant New Yorkers; facilitate access to justice for immigrant New Yorkers; and advocate for continued immigration reforms at all levels of government in order to eliminate inequities that impact New York's immigrant communities. The VISTA member will support MOIA’s Interagency Initiatives & Language Access team to implement the Citywide language access policy, to expand language access to City information and services, and to build tools and resources to support immigrant inclusion across City agencies. The VISTA will help to organize events and communications, contribute to policy analysis, and research best practices and organizational change. The VISTA will be exposed to the range of municipal government agencies and services and approaches to ensuring that government is equitable, inclusive, and effective. The ideal candidate will have an interest in government communications and operations, language, and immigrant issues. Written and spoken proficiency in a language other than English is preferred, as are strong writing and analytical skills. This VISTA position is a part of the NYC VISTA program, a group of 25+ VISTA members serving in New York City Government agencies supporting their anti-poverty work. The NYC VISTA program is administered by NYC Service, a division of the Office of the Mayor. This position is supervised directly by a city agency staff member and will be a part of the larger NYC VISTA community. For more information about the NYC VISTA program and available positions, please visit https://www.nycservice.org/initiatives/44.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will support the Interagency Initiatives & Language Access Team Tasks will include: • Conduct research on topics related to language access and immigrant-related topics, incl. workers’ rights, small business, adult education, cross-cultural communications • Coordinate logistics for meetings/convenings with agencies • Support communications with agencies • Track technical assistance provided to agencies and language access complaints • Develop guidance materials to help agencies improve delivery of language services • Manage MOIA’s Interagency Immigrant Resource Portal: coordinate with MOIA colleagues and agency partners to ensure that information and tools available stay relevant and accurate • Support identification and creation of additional tools to help agencies address immigrants’ needs and facilitate immigrant access to City services • Support MOIA’s Interagency Immigrant Task Force: assist with planning, attend and take notes
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Unlimited Monthly Metro Card ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*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 :
Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Leadership ,  Communications ,  Team Work ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Writing/Editing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Computers/Technology . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Language Access VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/01/2022  -   07/31/2023
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEW YORK   New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/20/2022  To  07/11/2022 
Contact Aaron Miner
253 Broadway
New York   NY   10007
2127883209
nycvista@cityhall.nyc.gov
nyc.gov/vista
Listing ID 111565

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