Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA member will work with Iowa College Aid and the Council Bluffs Community School District to build a coordinated effort around increasing college access and success for all students. The VISTA will collaborate with educators and community organizations to develop post-secondary programming for all grade levels. The VISTA will be in charge of increasing outreach efforts for high school and middle school students with goals of increasing college readiness, creating college-going culture and helping create a roadway for students from 8th grade to post-secondary attainment. The VISTA member will organize local College Application Campaign, FAFSA Completion Initiative, ACT Preparation workshops and design informational materials and programming around college access and success. This position will be located in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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Program Benefits :
Housing
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Living Allowance
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Childcare assistance if eligible
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Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
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Training
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Relocation Allowance
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Health Coverage*
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*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
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Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours
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Permits working at another job during off hours
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Service Areas :
Community Outreach
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Community and Economic Development
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Children/Youth
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Education
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Skills :
Writing/Editing
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Communications
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Recruitment
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Team Work
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General Skills
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Public Speaking
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Leadership
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SUMMARY |
Program Type: |
AmeriCorps VISTA |
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Program |
15-16 IA College Aid, Council Bluffs CSD |
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Program Start/End Date |
08/11/2015
- 08/13/2016 |
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Work Schedule |
Full Time |
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Education level |
College graduate |
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Age Requirement |
Minimum:
18
Maximum:
None |
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Program Locations |
IOWA
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Accepting Applications |
From 04/09/2015 To 06/29/2015 |
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Contact |
Erma Mujic |
430 E Grand Ave |
Des Moines IA 50309
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(515)725-3422 |
erma.mujic@iowa.gov |
www.iowacollegeaid.gov |
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Listing ID |
54080 |
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