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AmeriCorps VISTA Changebuilder at Kean University
 
 
 
At Kean University, we provide a world-class education that cultivates globally adept individuals who are prepared to engage and compete in an interconnected world. The Diversity Council provides member district, charter, and private schools as well as community organizations with opportunities that empower educators to create safe, inclusive learning environments for all students. The Center for International Studies supports the journey of students seeking to study abroad, welcomes and provides services to our international community at Kean, and supports the globalization of Kean’s campuses. During the 2022-2023 academic year, the Changebuilder VISTA worked with the Diversity Council to promote the 2022 New Jersey Civics Education Mandate to 130+ member districts, charter schools, and community organizations. For the 2023-2024 academic year, we want to ensure that we are engaging students from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented populations that ordinarily may not be brought on to participate in these types of initiatives. We hope to create meaningful and engaged volunteers, some of which are at Kean as visiting international students. For many, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn about U.S. civics and democracy, community building, and changemaking. The Changebuilder will help us create a culture of changebuilders with a focus on international students as well as first generation university students. Kean is a Hispanic Serving Institution and the first designated Urban Research University in New Jersey. The proposed partnership between the two departments will help the VISTA get to know and work with a diversity of students, faculty, and staff from other cultures and traditions.
 
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Member Duties : The Changebuilder will help us create a culture of Changebuilders with a focus on international students as well as first generation university students. Kean is a Hispanic Serving Institution and the first designated Urban Research University in New Jersey. The proposed partnership between the two departments will help the VISTA get to know and work with a diversity of students, faculty, and staff from other cultures and traditions. *The VISTA will increase awareness of western and non-western approaches to civics, empowering young people who might not see themselves represented in local politics to explore different avenues for engagement and activism. These activities will include sustaining and growing the civics education curriculum; creating meaningful volunteer opportunities around civics engagement; and collaborating with Kean departments and local organizations to promote professional development, networking, and team building for volunteers and the local community.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  noncompetitive status for federal job ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*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 ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Public Speaking ,  Bilingual ,  Communications ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
AmeriCorps VISTA Changebuilder at Kean University
Program Start/End Date
08/26/2025  -   08/22/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEW JERSEY  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/22/2025  To  12/05/2025 
Contact Saul Petersen
1 Normal Ave
Montclair   NJ   07043
6093353668
info@engagenj.org
ENGAGENJ.ORG
Listing ID 112567

       

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