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Mercy Corps Northwest VISTA Leader (Portland, OR)
 
 
 
The Mercy Corps NW VISTA Team (MCNW VT) is a team of 12 AmeriCorps VISTAs managed by Mercy Corps NW and stationed at nonprofit organizations and public agencies across the state. The VISTA Leader ensures that the VISTAs serving throughout Oregon have the support, resources, and training needed to ensure a successful experience and positive outcomes. As an agency, Mercy Corps NW works to increase economic self-sufficiency and financial inclusion through microenterprise development for aspiring business owners & entrepreneurs, education and skills training for incarcerated women, and capacity building services through the AmeriCorps VISTA program. Our mission runs parallel to the mission of our parent organization, Mercy Corps: To alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.
 
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Member Duties : Based at Mercy Corps Northwest in Portland, OR, the VISTA Leader supports the Mercy Corps NW VISTA Team by coordinating member trainings, mentoring members, coordinating/conducting site visits, collecting reports & managing data, and supporting outreach efforts/sharing program impact. The leader will help recruit new VISTA sites & members. Desired qualifications: conflict resolution skills, organizational ability, experience with Excel & Google Drive, and superlative writing & speaking skills. Applicants must be comfortable with complex rules/regulations. Experience with one of the following nonprofit fields desired: housing & homelessness, financial literacy/asset development, or community development. NOTE: This position requires a completed term of service with VISTA, AmeriCorps, NCCC, or Peace Corps by November 2018. No exceptions possible. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early
 
Program Benefits : Transit Pass ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*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 . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing ,  Entrepreneur/Business ,  Tribal ,  Homelessness ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Non-Profit Management ,  Social Services ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Team Work ,  Education ,  Writing/Editing ,  Recruitment ,  Leadership ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders
Program
Mercy Corps Northwest VISTA Leader (Portland, OR)
Program Start/End Date
12/10/2018  -   12/09/2019
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OREGON  
Accepting Applications
From  08/23/2018  To  01/15/2019 
Contact Matthew Cramer
43 SW Naito Parkway
Portland   OR   97204
5038965074
mcramer@mercycorpsnw.org
https://www.mercycorpsnw.org/
Listing ID 83708

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