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OneStar Communication & Engagement VISTA Leader_Teleservice

OneStar Foundation (OneStar), located in Austin, Texas is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to strengthen the capacity of the nonprofit infrastructure to enable communities to more effectively solve social challenges. As part of this mission, OneStar established the OneStar Foundation Statewide VISTA Intermediary Program in 2014. After launching with 3 members at 2 host sites in August 2014, OneStar now sponsors about 20 members at 24 host sites across Texas. These VISTAs are fighting poverty through their service in Disaster Services, Economic Opportunity, Education, Veterans and Families, and Healthy Futures. OneStar is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA Leader to provide leadership, peer development, and training to OneStar VISTA members across Texas. Since this Statewide VISTA Intermediary Project is growing rapidly, the OneStar Communication and Engagement VISTA Leader will have the opportunity to play a key leadership role in program development and helping members build a lifelong connection to service. The VISTA Leader will also help recruit, coordinate, train and support OneStar VISTAs to help them maximize their individual and collective impact. *Note: You must have at least one full term of service as a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps State/National, NCCC member, or at least one traditional term of service as a Peace Corps Volunteer to apply as a VISTA Leader** Housing Allowance- $200/mo, If you were to accept this position for in person service/ hybrid service/ or full teleservice you would need to live in or to relocate to Austin, Texas for this position.

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Member Duties : OneStar Foundation’s Communication and Engagement VISTA Leader will help build the capacity of OneStar Foundation’s Statewide VISTA Intermediary Program by providing training, peer development, and support to OneStar VISTA members across Texas. The Leader will mentor and coordinate teams of VISTA members throughout the state, and develop and provide members with resources. In collaboration with the OneStar AmeriCorps VISTA Program Specialist, the VISTA Leader will help recruit and support incoming VISTA members. The VISTA Leader will also help create professional development trainings in collaboration with OneStar staff. Additionally, the VISTA leader will develop tools to help ensure that all VISTAs feel supported and appreciated. Some light travel will be required for the position

Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible .


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

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

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

Skills : Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Public Speaking , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Recruitment , Leadership , Team Work , Communications .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders

Program
OneStar Communication & Engagement VISTA Leader_Teleservice

Program Start/End Date
02/10/2025 - 02/09/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	TEXAS

Accepting Applications
From 11/14/2024 To 01/17/2025

Contact	Jessica Jones
2200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Austin TX 78702
5122872028
americorpsvista@onestarfoundation.org
onestarfoundation.org

Listing ID	124976


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