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*Goodwill VISTA Leader* Portland
 
 
 
Goodwill Industries of Northern New England serves Maine, New Hampshire and northern Vermont and has some big goals. The overarching goal for the organization is to be instrumental in moving 10,000 people out of poverty and into stability over the course of the next 10 years. The Goodwill VISTA Partnership will be one of many parts of Goodwill focused on this ambitious goal. Goodwill’s AmeriCorps staff operates 5 AmeriCorps programs and is passionate about national service. Our programs create outstanding volunteer opportunities for AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA members. Goodwill’s AmeriCorps staff has a cumulative 40 years of experience with AmeriCorps and are 100% AmeriCorps Alums and 75% VISTA Alums. Our office environment is fun and fast paced. The Goodwill VISTA Partnership places VISTA members across Maine to fight poverty wherever it lies. This focus of this position will be Site Development and External Communications. For 2023-2024 our Partnership will have 38 wonderful members all across the state. You must have served with a National Service program (AmeriCorps or Peace Corps) to apply for this position. Earlier start date is flexible based on recent AmeriCorps VISTA experience.
 
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Member Duties : AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders (there will be two Leaders in the program) are the key support system for the AmeriCorps VISTA members and the partner sites. The Leader for this position will organize effective high-quality trainings for members, participate in site visits, promote the program, conduct monthly check-ins, facilitate meetings, ensure quality of data and support program reporting, conduct research on how to improve the representation of senior citizens, tribal members and other underrpresented groups who serve in our program and work to keep members engaged and successful during their terms of service and beyond. Specific tasks will include: travelling to all parts of Maine (rural and urban) to participate in site visits; holding monthly calls with members to ensure member satisfaction, engagement and success; monitoring member timesheets and reports for completion and content; and working as a team with Goodwill AmeriCorps staff to set direction and goals for our programs.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing ,  Community Outreach ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Health ,  Tribal ,  Environment ,  Children/Youth ,  Homelessness ,  Elder Care ,  Veterans ,  Hunger . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Leadership ,  Counseling ,  Computers/Technology ,  Writing/Editing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Recruitment ,  Team Work ,  Public Speaking ,  General Skills ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders
Program
*Goodwill VISTA Leader* Portland
Program Start/End Date
08/28/2023  -   08/26/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  21    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MAINE  
Accepting Applications
From  12/23/2022  To  08/05/2023 
Contact Scott Dupee
190 Lancaster St
Portland   ME   04101
207-370-3924
scott.dupee@goodwillnne.org
Listing ID 79013

       

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