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VISTA Assessment Coordinator
 
 
 
Founded in 2003, Multicultural Coalition is a small, but mighty force in supporting minority newcomers to the community through its “first-stop center”, as well as meeting the other needs of the community’s increasing diversity through citizenship classes, cultural programming, community service referrals and primary document translation. Multicultural Coalition is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit and United Way agency located in Grand Island, Nebraska, and serves anyone who can call or walk through the door. Multicultural Coalition is located in a metropolitan statistical area with the best of city life while maintaining a small town “feel” and community support. Grand Island’s population continues to grow each year with significant waves of immigrants from many different countries, making the foreign-born population 16% of the total population—with the percentage of Hispanic or Latino people increasing approximately 64% since the 2000 census. In order to help Multicultural Coalition meet the demands of the increasingly diverse population, the VISTA member will work with a team of dedicated community volunteers to assess the “under-served” and “unheard” immigrant and refugee populations. Applicants should consider this a highly rewarding opportunity to change community conditions for the immigrant and refugee communities in Grand Island because of the capacity built by VISTA member duties. If more newcomers had access to Multicultural Coalition’s programs and services, we believe their likelihood of success in accessing education, jobs and needed community services would be greatly increased. VISTA members will learn about an incredible organization and community, and play a pivotal role in the growth and continued success of the organization. Applicants applying to be a VISTA member must be committed to achieving successful outcomes for people in the service area.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will lead a team of informal and formal leaders in a massive, citywide assessment process. He or she will have access to government officials, community leaders, social justice advocates and many others in order to develop a team for the assessment process. Applicants should have strong cultural competency and excellent communication skills. We encourage bilingual/multilingual individuals to apply, with preference in local languages including Spanish, Nuer, Dinka or Arabic. English only speaking applicants are also encouraged to apply if they have a demonstrated record of working with different languages and/or cultures. Applicants should be able to think critically, organize thoughts logically, take initiative, set ambitious goals for their service days, work independently, approach challenges with creativity and be open to exploring new ideas and strategies. Previous experience preferred in project management, team leadership and research practices.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Stipend ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*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 ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Social Services ,  General Skills ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Communications ,  Recruitment ,  Community Organization ,  Public Speaking . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
VISTA Assessment Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
06/27/2017  -   06/30/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEBRASKA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/01/2017  To  05/31/2017 
Contact Audrey Lutz
221 W 2nd St
Grand Island   NE   68801
3083855242
director@mcofgi.org
www.mcofgi.org
Listing ID 71860

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