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16-17 Iowa Campus Compact- Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University is part of Iowa Campus Compact (IACC). IACC is a statewide coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public role of higher education. We provide services to our members that enhance their ability to engage students, staff, and faculty in their communities including professional development opportunities, technical assistance, networking, grants and other programming. The 2016-2017 IACC VISTA Program will work to build partnerships between our member campuses and their community partners in an effort to build capacity and alleviate poverty in relation to education and economic opportunity. The VISTA Leader will work closely with IACC staff members to support IACC's VISTAs, work with the Civic Ambassador Network students, and assist with any other IACC needs.

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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA member will work with Buena Vista University's Civic Engagement office to enhance capacity building for at risk youth and those in poverty. The VISTA member will work towards increasing attendance and academic performance through the mentoring program and educational programing. The VISTA member will work directly with student organizations and student leaders to advise them as they lead service initiatives and events. Additionally, they will assist the Director of Civic Engagement with encouraging and educating the campus community to implement and track civic engagement experiences that address community needs in the areas of education and economic opportunity. This position is located in Storm Lake, IA.

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


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

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

Service Areas : Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education , Community and Economic Development .

Skills : Team Work , Counseling , Recruitment , Education , Leadership , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications , General Skills , Community Organization .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
16-17 Iowa Campus Compact- Buena Vista University

Program Start/End Date
06/01/2016 - 06/01/2017

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	IOWA

Accepting Applications
From 01/28/2016 To 05/15/2016

Contact	Katie Zellmer
1200 Grand Ave
Des Moines IA 50309
515-235-4686
iacampuscompact@gmail.com
iacampuscompact.org

Listing ID	64827


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