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Hawkeye Community College: Student Emergency Resources VISTA
 
 
 
Identify and leverage community resources to ensure students and job seekers receive services and supports necessary to be successful and break the cycle of poverty. Since 1966, Hawkeye Community College has focused on meeting the needs of the community, providing quality, affordable training for learners at all stages of life. Hawkeye serves more than 25,000 individuals and awards almost 1,500 diplomas and degrees annually. Hawkeye’s VISTA members will build service capacity by creating sustainable strategies and supports to address current barriers to success for the individuals served by education and workforce programs. Relationships will be established and/or expanded with contacts in business, economic development, workforce development, education, nonprofit, and the overall community to engage and align stakeholder needs and interests. Waterloo sits along the Cedar River and is known for its diverse population. The growing cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls offer all the amenities of a big city with a small town feel. Explore Waterloo’s vibrant downtown district featuring award-winning cultural attractions, locally-owned restaurants and an impressive riverside amphitheater. Enjoy festivals and other events such as Friday'loo, My Waterloo Days, Tour d'Loo and the Iowa Irish Festival. Water-slide, go-kart, mini-golf, zip-line, raft and more at Lost Island Water Park. Cedar Valley Nature Trail connects Waterloo with Cedar Rapids and traverses through a collection of rural towns, providing year-round opportunities for hiking, kayaking, bicycling or cross-country skiing. Cedar Valley Trail System is a large acreage with numerous lakes and extensive paved trails. State and County parks offer additional opportunities for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, fishing and camping. Tour award-winning museums, visit the Isle Casino, catch exciting sports teams, immerse in arts and culture and explore more in the surrounding Cedar Valley.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.




Member Duties : Work with the Foundation staff and other campus contacts to build the emergency resources available to support students. Assess the current state of food insecurity and resource gaps across the Hawkeye Community College campus locations and identify potential partners/donors. Build capacity of Hawkeye Community College and it’s partners to improve Emergency Student Resource distribution. Establish sustainability of emergency student resource program and support structure.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Education . 
 
Skills :
Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Education ,  Recruitment ,  Public Speaking ,  Team Work ,  Social Services ,  Communications ,  Writing/Editing ,  Leadership ,  Computers/Technology ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Hawkeye Community College: Student Emergency Resources VISTA

Program Start/End Date
10/24/2022  -   10/23/2023

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations IOWA  

Languages
English

Accepting Applications
From  12/02/2022  To  04/30/2023 

Contact Constance Grimm
PO Box 8015
Waterloo   IA   50701
3192964439
constance.grimm@hawkeyecollege.edu
www.hawkeyecollege.edu

Listing ID 95318


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