APPLICANTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE ONE VISTA SERVICE TERM BEFORE BECOMING A VISTA LEADER. The College Health Corps VISTA Leader’s primary responsibility will be to support the work of 10 VISTAs at various campus and community sites throughout Minnesota working to create greater healthcare access and health literacy for primarily low-income and underserved populations. Minnesota Campus Compact (MNCC) leverages the collective assets of higher education institutions and communities, building partnerships and educating students to develop creative solutions to pressing public issues. We are the only coalition in Minnesota that brings together a critical mass of all types of higher education institutions -public and private; two-year and four-year; rural, urban, and suburban- dedicated to the civic purposes of higher education. The position start date is flexible and may also include an August, 2012 start.
Member Duties: We are looking for a candidate with strong vision and initiative. The CHC program is in its fourth year, and the VISTA Leader will be instrumental in shaping the CHC VISTA program and communicating its results. General duties include: Communicate with VISTAs regularly to determine progress and to provide support; Provide technical assistance and resources to the VISTAs about health issues, VISTA, and leveraging campus resources; Assist in reviewing monthly progress reports and communicating program results; Manage and create online communications/social media, including bi-weekly newsletter, blog, Facebook, etc.; Develop training events, team building and reflection activities; Conduct site visits; Manage logistical concerns for VISTAs; Assist with the recruitment and selection of 2013-14 VISTAs; Participate in MNCC staff meetings, events, strategic planning, etc.; Participate in the InterCorps Council of MN (ICC).
Program Benefits:
Childcare assistance if eligible, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health Coverage, Living Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Training.
Service Areas:
Community Outreach, Education, Health.
Skills:
Communications, Community Organization, Fund raising/Grant Writing, Leadership, Public Health, Public Speaking, Writing/Editing, General Skills
Visit the AmeriCorps Portal to apply: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=33660
