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'25-'26 Upward Mobility Specialist VISTA
 
 
 
Are you ready to make a positive impact on the lives of newly-resettled refugee families? We are so excited to announce a VISTA opportunity with the Utah Refugee VISTA Project in Salt Lake City, Utah! By accepting this role, you would be joining a team of dedicated AmeriCorps members. We offer customized professional development opportunities to all members within our project. All members in our program receive an $880 bi-weekly stipend, 11 paid holidays, and 80 hours each of personal and medical leave. Additional benefits include relocation and settling-in allowance, childcare assistance, and healthcare reimbursement. Upon completion of service, our members are awarded their choice of an Education Award ($7,395) or cash stipend ($1,800), and a one-year federal noncompetitive eligibility status. Please reach out to Pamela Trexler, at ptrexler@utah.gov or 385-835-1669 for any questions about this opportunity!
 
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Member Duties : Project: The Upward Mobility Specialist VISTA will enhance RSO's capacity to support refugees and low-income individuals by developing sustainable systems and resources that promote career advancement and economic independence. the VISTA will develop training materials, organize career development workshops, and maintain updated databases of scholarships, training opportunities, and partnerships with education providers. By creating sustainable systems such as training manuals, train-the-trainer curricula, and clear referral processes, the VISTA project will strengthen the organization's ability to provide long-term, impactful services, empowering individuals to achieve upward mobility.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  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 :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Education ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Leadership ,  Social Services ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
'25-'26 Upward Mobility Specialist VISTA
Program Start/End Date
02/10/2025  -   02/09/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations UTAH  
Accepting Applications
From  12/17/2024  To  01/05/2025 
Contact Pamela Trexler
150 N 1950 W
Salt Lake City   UT   84116
3858351669
ptrexler@utah.gov
Listing ID 125260

       

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