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IA & MN Campus Compact Community Corps VISTA Leader
 
 
 
The Community Corps VISTA program works to advance health and educational equity for the people of MN and IA by connecting higher education institutions with the community to create greater access to resources for underserved groups. The cohort addresses health, education, & opportunity inequities by focusing on long-term approaches to social determinants of health, k-12 educational success, college access, literacy programs, personal economic success, & housing and employment support. The VISTA Leader will have the opportunity to support projects focused on community food security, volunteer management for a nonprofit organization, storytelling for individuals experiencing homelessness, healthcare access, connecting college students to poverty relief, partnerships to support underrepresented populations, and more. This position supports a range of projects throughout IA and MN. The VISTA Leader supports members by providing coaching, organizing trainings, collecting data and stories about project outcomes, performing site visits, recruiting VISTAs, strengthening IA and MN program capacity and representing the program on the InterCorps Council. This is an initiative of IA & MN Campus Compact, a nonprofit association of 59 2-year, 4-year, public and private, college and university presidents committed to civic and community engagement in higher education. ***Please also send cover letter and resume to supervisor . Interviews will occur on a rolling basis. Preference given to candidates who apply early. PRIORITY DEADLINE OF 05/08/2020*** MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE ONE FULL-TIME AMERICORPS SERVICE TERM (VISTA or other AmeriCorps) TO APPLY. RETURNED PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE. Seeking VISTA leader to start July 2020. Open until filled.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA Leader supports the work of 28 VISTAs who work to build capacity for community-campus partnerships in health, education, and economic opportunity. Duties include: provide resources and coaching to VISTAs; provide administrative support; host monthly virtual discussions; coordinate and plan all functions of in-service trainings for VISTAs; manage and facilitate program communications including weekly newsletters, social media stories, program updates, and program website; hone program evaluation systems; assist with recruitment and outreach; & strengthen connections with program alumni. The VISTA Leader participates in regular site visits. Compensation: $584/bi-weekly, $400/mo housing stipend, $6,095 education award or $3,000 end of service stipend. Benefits include a professional development fund & free gym access. MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE ONE FULL-TIME AMERICORPS SERVICE TERM (VISTA or other AmeriCorps) TO APPLY. RETURNED PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  $400/month housing stipend & gym access ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Education ,  Community Outreach ,  Housing ,  Health ,  Hunger . 
 
Skills :
Public Health ,  Public Speaking ,  General Skills ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Writing/Editing ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Computers/Technology ,  Recruitment ,  Team Work ,  Leadership . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders
Program
IA & MN Campus Compact Community Corps VISTA Leader
Program Start/End Date
07/20/2020  -   07/19/2021
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MINNESOTA  
Accepting Applications
From  03/30/2020  To  06/22/2020 
Contact Kara Trebil-Smith
2211 Riverside Ave
Minneapolis   MN   55454
515-216-0138
ktrebilsmith@compact.org
mncampuscompact.org
 
AmeriCorps VISTA
Listing ID 95120

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