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Engage NJ AmeriCorps VISTA Leader
 
 
 
Engage NJ sponsors the largest higher education VISTA program in New Jersey, called ENGAGECorps. The VISTA Leader will work with Engage NJ leadership to continuously develop, evaluate, assess, and implement program management tools and practices to maintain a successful Americorps program and grow the program significantly. There are four main ENGAGECorps VISTA cohorts that will focus on the following impact areas – #1) build the capacity of high school tutoring and mentoring programs, #2) develop 21st century workplace skills and a statewide student success network, #3) expand the network of campus-based community centers that tackle food and housing insecurity, mental health, provide professional attire, and other student challenges, and #4) build the capacity for environmental stewardship that builds knowledge about climate change, particularly regarding NJ's recent mandate on Climate Change Education Standards for grades k-12, and in all subject matters
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.




Member Duties : Specific duties will include self-identifying professional development needs; developing/improving trainings to support all VISTAs placed at Engage NJ partner and community host sites; evaluate data and assess the performance measures of the ENGAGECorps program; develop and implement a more streamlined communications plan for communications with site supervisors and VISTAs, develop and implement creative virtual teambuilding activities or platforms and contribute to member development activities such as planning workshops and professional trainings; research and support fundraising strategies; help recruit stellar VISTA candidates for the next cohort, and develop a brand new VISTA alumni network for ongoing peer support and development.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Federal Student Loan Postponement ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Housing . 
 
 
*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 :
Health ,  Hunger ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Education ,  Children/Youth ,  Environment ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Writing/Editing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Leadership ,  Communications ,  Recruitment ,  Public Speaking ,  Computers/Technology ,  Team Work ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  General Skills ,  Conflict Resolution . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders

Program
Engage NJ AmeriCorps VISTA Leader

Program Start/End Date
08/26/2024  -   08/22/2025

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations NEW JERSEY   New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)  

Languages
English

Accepting Applications
From  04/02/2024  To  09/02/2024 

Contact Saul Petersen
1 Normal Ave
Montclair   NJ   07043
6093353668
info@engagenj.org
engagenj.org/

Listing ID 112373


       

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