Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA member will work with Iowa College Aid and Southeastern Community College (SCC) to help residents of southeast Iowa overcome the barriers that may be preventing them from attending college or completing a post-secondary credential. The member will work to create partnerships with organizations and agencies, addressing barriers to college access and determining resources available. The member will conduct a community needs assessment by talking with high school counselors, SCC enrollment specialists and faculty, former students, and potential students to learn about the barriers that are keeping students from entering or completing college. The member will also coordinate the local College Application Campaign and develop informational materials promoting available resources for residents. This position is located in Burlington, Iowa.
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Program Benefits :
Childcare assistance if eligible
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Meal Assistance
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Living Allowance
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Relocation Allowance
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Housing
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Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
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Training
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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 :
None
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Service Areas :
Community Outreach
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Education
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Community and Economic Development
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Children/Youth
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Skills :
Recruitment
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Writing/Editing
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Communications
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Leadership
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General Skills
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Team Work
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SUMMARY |
Program Type: |
AmeriCorps VISTA |
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Program |
15-16 IA College Aid, Southeastern Community College |
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Program Start/End Date |
07/28/2015
- 08/01/2016 |
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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 06/15/2015 |
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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 |
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Listing ID |
54083 |
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