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Field Operations VISTA (North)
 
 
 
Communities In Schools of Mid-America is an affiliate of the national non-profit, Communities In Schools (CIS). CIS is the nation’s largest and most effective dropout prevention organization, operating in more than 2,400 schools in the most challenged communities of 25 states and the District of Columbia. Based directly inside schools throughout the country, Communities In Schools connects students and their families to basic and critical educational and community-based resources, tailored to each student’s specific needs. Communities In Schools of Mid-America currently provides services in schools in four states and serves more than 43,000 young people, providing case-managed services to more than 3,700 students. CIS of Mid-America has a proven track record of improving student outcomes in academic achievement and behavior patterns. Students participating in CIS of Mid-America projects have increased promotion and graduation rates, improved attendance, improved academic performance, and have fewer discipline referrals. The AmeriCorps VISTA members at CIS of Mid-America will have many opportunities to gain skills involved with non-profit management and the needs of at-risk youth. Members will support program research and development that will directly benefit the students that the organization serves. Members will help tell the organization’s story through data evaluation and community engagement, make programs thrive through research and volunteer recruitment and management, and find ways to make the organization fiscally sound through grant research and supporting donor relations. Members look to gain valuable knowledge and experience in non-profit management.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA would be responsible for developing systems for resource development, community awareness and engagement, and program development in order to expand quality services to students within the CIS of MidAm network. The goals of the position are to better engage the community, assess and build better programming for students, and expand and enrich the opportunities to volunteer with the organization. Activities would include: representing the organization at community events and meetings, cultivating partnerships with universities, soliciting donations, evaluating current program development and implementation, researching new curricula and programming, developing material resources, engaging and recruiting volunteers, and volunteer management. The member would serve from the main office in Lawrence, KS and provide support throughout the North Kansas region (Topeka, Lawrence, Overland Park, and Shawnee Mission). Minimal travel involved; members will be compensated.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend ,  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 Outreach ,  Children/Youth ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Recruitment ,  Communications ,  Leadership ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Public Speaking ,  Computers/Technology ,  General Skills ,  Writing/Editing ,  Social Services ,  Non-Profit Management . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Field Operations VISTA (North)
Program Start/End Date
03/14/2022  -   03/13/2023
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations KANSAS  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  12/13/2021  To  02/18/2022 
Contact Sophie Archuleta
1919 Delaware St
Lawrence   KS   66046
620-886-1690
sophie.archuleta@cismidamerica.org
cismidamerica.org
Listing ID 90244

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