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St. Mary's University of Minnesota VISTA, IAMNCC

As a Lasallian Catholic university based in both Winona and the Twin Cities, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota seeks to provide an excellent educational experience while upholding respect for the dignity of all individuals, building inclusive, participatory community through ecumenical and inter-religious openness, being in solidarity with the poor, and advocating for those suffering from injustices. Our Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs (SGPP), in the heart of the Phillips-West neighborhood in Minneapolis, offers programs to adult students. We are committed to addressing present-day challenges by striving to remain affordable for students & through distinctiveness in structure. Many of our students & those in the surrounding community face struggles related to accessing resources to meet basic needs. The VISTA would help us address these challenges by increasing access to services and resources. This includes developing a resource guide, establishing partnerships to ensure low-income student & community members receive access to services, and hosting two resources fairs & onsite clinics for low-income students & community members to meet with providers and apply for cash assistance, health insurance, food support, utility assistance, etc. This project is part of the Community Corps VISTA Program, operated by Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact. The program strives to eliminate poverty through campus-community partnerships by placing full-time capacity building support in nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions. There are three focus areas, this project being in the Health Corps, which supports sites in long-term approaches to the social determinants of health. This includes meeting low-income student needs and a variety of projects with health-focused community organizations. ***Please also send cover letter and resume to supervisor . Interviews will occur on a rolling basis. Preference given to candidates who apply early.***

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Member Duties : Increase retention and program completion rates for low-income students by enhancing access to basic need supports, and promoting access to culturally-responsive and culturally-appropriate mental health counseling, food support, cash assistance, and other services to address basic needs and stability for low income students, students experiencing distress, and low-income residents of the surrounding community. This includes conducting a needs assessment, planning and implementing resource fairs, research, working with community partners and student groups, among other activities.

Program Benefits : Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , bus pass , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance .


*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 .

Service Areas : Health , Hunger , Homelessness , Education , Housing , Community Outreach .

Skills : Computers/Technology , Fund raising/Grant Writing , General Skills , Public Health , Social Services , Community Organization , Communications , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
St. Mary's University of Minnesota VISTA, IAMNCC

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 04/15/2020 To 06/22/2020

Contact	Gena Bilden
2500 Park Ave
Minneapolis MN 55404
612-728-5145
gbilden@smumn.edu
www.smumn.edu

Listing ID	95611


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