The Montana Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA Project (MTCC VISTA) is currently accepting applications for the MTCC VISTA Leader position (APPLICANTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE ONE VISTA SERVICE TERM BEFORE BECOMING A VISTA LEADER). MTCC AmeriCorps*VISTA members work with campuses and community-based organizations to promote civic engagement and increase resources to assist low-income populations. VISTAs build infrastructure to better position higher education to engage its resources in community needs. This work often incorporates community organizing, grant writing, volunteer recruitment and awareness-raising. MTCC AmeriCorps*VISTAs perform the following tasks: raising funds to support programs and scholarships, creating resource guides, databases and web-sites to connect citizens with volunteer opportunities, promoting service learning and campus based volunteerism, writing grants to support community service projects and linking campus volunteer centers with community needs.
Member Duties: The VISTA Leader will support operations of the MTCC VISTA program, maintain ongoing contact with each VISTA member and campus supervisors through site visits, regular phone & email contact to create a support network for VISTA members. Assist in coordinating, planning and implementing a year-long training series for VISTA members. Work on the recruitment, selection and placement of all MTCC VISTAs. Help build capacity of the MTCC network by developing and expanding AmeriCorps*VISTA projects. Publicize program success through various media outlets, prepare regular reports on the VISTAs work for the state office (CNCS). Apply online here, and mail a resume and cover letter stating your interest in the program. Mail to the address below by May 11th, 2012 to: (No faxes please). Brian Christianson MTCC VISTA Program The Montana Campus Compact 302 University Hall Missoula, Montana 59812-3960 christianson {at} mtcompact(.)org
Program Benefits:
Childcare assistance if eligible, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Health Coverage, Living Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Training
Terms:
Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time
Service Areas:
Community and Economic Development, Community Outreach, Disaster Relief, Education, Health, Hunger, Homelessness, Housing
Skills:
Communications, Community Organization, Computers/Technology, Public Speaking, Recruitment, Writing/Editing, General Skills
Apply now for this position through the AmeriCorps portal
