New York Campus Compact is seeking a dynamic VISTA Leader to support and enhance current VISTA programming for our 14-member team. Located in Ithaca NY, home of Cornell University and Ithaca College, and nestled in the scenic Finger Lakes region, NYCC will provide a stimulating leadership and learning experience. The VISTA Leader will work from our Ithaca office and will travel to host sites across the state.
The VISTA Leader’s duties include:
- Providing ongoing support of current VISTA members
- Coordinating and implementing training opportunities for VISTA members (including 3 conferences and a webinar series)
- Supporting the development of a new community-based VISTA program by completing research and developing marketing materials
- Enhancing relationships with NYCC VISTA Alumni by coordinating alumni networking events
- Develop an alumni database
- Implement a new mentoring program whereby current VISTA members are matched with NYCC VISTA alumni
Required Qualifications:
- 1 year of previous experience serving as an Americorps VISTA
- Bachelor’s degree
- Community service experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and computer skills
- Motivated, independent worker
- Valid driver’s license
Desired functions and qualifications:
- Comfortable public speaking
- Event planning and program management
- Volunteer management experience
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations
Benefits and terms:
NYCC’s VISTA Leader will receive a bi-weekly living allowance totaling $13,524 over the course of the year. We are also pleased to offer a generous housing subsidy of $3,600! Upon successful completion, choose either an education award of $5,550 to use toward educational loans or future educational expenses or a cash stipend of $3,000. The VISTA Leader may put any qualifying loans in forbearance during the term of service; any accrued interest will be paid off by AmeriCorps at the end of the term. Health insurance and workers’ compensation are provided at no extra cost, and there are numerous professional development opportunities. Term of service for NYCC’s VISTA Leader is June 2012 to June 2013.
To Apply:
Please apply on online at: https://my.americorps.gov AND submit a resume & cover letter to Brittany Campese at nycampuscompact {at} gmail(.)com.
New York Campus Compact is dedicated to revitalizing the civic role of higher education institutions across New York State. A key component of this mission is to address social problems in the low-income communities in which NYCC members are located. Many low-income residents face under-resourced schools, overburdened community-based organizations and an increasing number of service needs that are unmet by the current social welfare system. Colleges and universities have resources that can be deployed in these communities to help individuals obtain the support and skills that will improve their financial, educational and employment outcomes.
