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PCCE- Bucknell University VISTA
 
 
 
This third year VISTA project supports the City of Shamokin in building capacity to implement community revitalization efforts that enhance environmental outcomes and economic efficiency. The VISTA builds upon prior capacity building work to implement community-centered environmental, economical, and energy initiatives and ensure their sustainability beyond the end of the VISTA term. The VISTA works closely with local non-profits and residents in a collaborative working model to support entities involved in related initiatives; implement tracking and assessment tools for plan progress; and assist partners in developing successful strategies for implementing action items and applying for grants to build capacity. In 2021, the city unanimously adopted a plan to enhance energy, transportation, and waste efficiencies. Since its adoption, more organizations and partners have become involved in plan implementation. A new collaborative group of community organizations, formed during the Year 1 VISTA, provides implementation guidance. This work builds on a long-standing relationship with Bucknell’s Coal Region Field Station that partners university and community organizations on projects of community-identified needs to support revitalization towards thriving communities. Shamokin recently emerged from a 10-year period of state financial intervention as an Act 47 Distressed City. The city seeks assistance to implement the priorities above. This position will continue capacity building to support local efforts to create a thriving community as aligned with the City’s priorities. This includes grant writing, organizing programming, and building collaborative networking connections. Action areas may include energy efficiency and weatherization, public transportation, waste reduction, localized energy production, education and outreach, as well as protection measures for extreme weather events.
 
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Member Duties : The Year 3 VISTA project implements and assesses the City’s priorities as assigned. Activities include convene and lead committee meetings; help develop commitments among collaborators and formalize partnerships; develop education and communication materials; implement outreach plan; develop and support new programs; implement an assessment system; apply for grants to build capacity and support project implementation. Shamokin was an Act 47 Distressed City until fall 2024, which means it could not meet financial obligations. High rates of poverty and legacy environmental impacts of coal mining with impaired waterways and abandoned industrial sites create challenges for community resilience and prosperity. This project works to address such issues. It also builds upon collaborative revitalization work in recent years that has seen over $15 million in grant monies awarded to the city to address economic mobility priorities.
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  On Campus resources and facilities ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training . 
 
 
*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 :
Environment ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  General Skills ,  Computers/Technology ,  Urban Planning ,  Team Work ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Public Speaking ,  Leadership ,  Community Organization ,  Flexibility and Adaptability ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Environment ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
PCCE- Bucknell University VISTA
Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025  -   06/01/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEW YORK ,  PENNSYLVANIA  
Accepting Applications
From  03/05/2025  To  07/11/2025 
Contact Lucio Perez
1 Dent Dr
Lewisburg   PA   17837
5702955670
Lucio@pcce.org
Listing ID 121590

       

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