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Mercy Corps Northwest VISTA Leader

Located in Portland, Oregon, Mercy Corps Northwest (MCNW) is the domestic arm of Mercy Corps, a global humanitarian aid organization. MCNW programs are designed to increase economic self-sufficiency and financial inclusion through microenterprise development for aspiring business owners & entrepreneurs, education and skills training for incarcerated women, and capacity building services through the AmeriCorps VISTA program. As a VISTA Leader, you will serve directly with our Americorps VISTA Program alongside our second VISTA Leader and be the facilitator to a team of 21 AmeriCorps VISTAs who are managed by MCNW and stationed at nonprofit organizations and public agencies across Oregon and Washington. AmeriCorps VISTA members and Leaders perform only indirect service; interaction with clients will be limited and the Leader will spend the majority of their time in an office setting or remotely until it is safe to serve in the office. However, the VISTA Leader will help alleviate poverty by ensuring that the VISTA members serving with the MCNW team have the support, resources, and training needed to have a successful experience and positive outcomes. Leader duties will include: mentoring members; planning and coordinating member training and events; monitoring and supporting member progress through meetings, data collection, tracking, and site visits; supporting member recruitment and onboarding; and strengthening program outreach and marketing. PLEASE NOTE: Individuals are eligible to serve as Leaders only if they have successfully completed at least one term of service with AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), or Peace Corps. Applications that do not meet this eligibility will not be considered. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Selection for this role will be made on a rolling basis.

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Member Duties : Based at Mercy Corps Northwest in Portland, Oregon, the VISTA Leader supports the VISTA Program by managing VISTA member recruitment, training, and mentorship; coordinating and conducting site visits; strengthening program outreach and marketing; and collecting data for program monitoring and improvement. Applicants must have successfully completed at least one term with AmeriCorps VISTA, State/National, NCCC or Peace Corps to be eligible for this position. We are seeking candidates with demonstrated conflict resolution skills, high organizational ability, superlative written and interpersonal communication skills, and clear experience using Google Apps, MS 365, and project management applications. Applicants must be comfortable complying with and enforcing complex rules and regulations. Prior experience in mentorship and leadership roles and specific experience in nonprofit fields such as housing, financial empowerment, or community development is highly desired.

Program Benefits : Training , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Housing , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , 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 : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

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

Skills : Writing/Editing , Recruitment , Counseling , Public Speaking , Youth Development , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Social Services , Business/Entrepreneur , Leadership , Conflict Resolution , Non-Profit Management , Team Work , General Skills , Computers/Technology , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , Communications , Community Organization .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders

Program
Mercy Corps Northwest VISTA Leader

Program Start/End Date
08/16/2021 - 08/15/2022

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OREGON , WASHINGTON

Accepting Applications
From 05/14/2021 To 07/15/2021

Contact	Lynn Renken
43 SW Naito Pkwy
Portland OR 97204
5038965708
vista.mcnw@mercycorps.org
bit.ly/MCNW_VISTA

Listing ID	104046


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