Washington Campus Compact (WACC) is a statewide coalition of colleges and universities that have united together to create service opportunities for students to develop the skills and habits of citizenship, encourage the engagement of faculty in community-based societal concerns, and foster the development of collaborative partnerships among campuses, and with communities.

The WACC VISTA Leader will hold two main roles: team coordinator for the state-wide VISTA project and contributor to special WACC office initiatives as assigned throughout their term of service. As the VISTA team coordinator, the VISTA Leader will provide training, technical assistance, resources and support to the WACC VISTA Project team across the state. The VISTA leader will maintain regular communication with all members of the team via phone, email, periodic in-person meetings and site visits.

S/he will assist in organizing a minimum of 2 member training activities and will help to promote and facilitate those activities as needed. S/he will develop additional resource material as needed and keep VISTA members updated on professional development opportunities.

The VISTA Leader will also provide support to other WACC initiatives and programs as decided by WACC office staff through the Leader’s term of service. Such projects may include coordinating assessment initiatives and contributing to WACC event planning and implementation, such as the yearly Continuums of Service conference (Seattle. WA, April 2012).

Term of service:
40 hours per week for 12 months beginning in October 10 2011.

Qualifications:
•At least one year successful experience as a full-time VISTA (absolutely required – no exceptions)
•College Degree – A.A. or B.A./B.S.
•Proven leadership ability; capacity to work within a team and also be self-directed as needed
•Experience working with post-secondary education students
•Knowledge of and experience in service-learning, volunteer management, and national service
•Strong organizational, project management and event planning skills
•Ability to manage short and long term deadlines
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both with individuals and groups
•Strong computer skills such as significant experience with Word, Excel and Outlook

In addition to the AmeriCorps online application, please submit a Cover Letter and Resume to tori.talkington {at} wwu(.)edu .