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TITLE: Program Coordinator, Volunteer in Service to America Leader

PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Washington Campus Compact (WACC) is a statewide consortium of higher education institutions that have joined together to advance the public purposes of colleges and universities, to help students become engaged leaders in their communities, and to strengthen communities. WACC is part of a national network, with 31 affiliated state offices and more than 1000 colleges and universities as members.

AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) provides full-time members to nonprofit, faith-based and other community organizations, and public agencies to create and expand programs that ultimately bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty.

The WACC VISTA Project members will mobilize college service-learners and volunteers to serve poverty-affected students and community members, develop and sustain campus/community partnerships to serve poverty-affected students and community members, and develop college service-learning courses that address poverty issues.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 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 up to date on professional development opportunities.

Regarding WACC office operations, 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.

HOURS OF SERVICE:
Term of Service is 365 days. Currently recruiting for August 2009-August 2010.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Prior experience as a full-time VISTA (required)
2. College Degree – A.A. or B.A./B.S.
3. Proven leadership ability; capacity to work within a team and also be self-directed as needed
4. Experience working with post-secondary education students
5. Knowledge of and experience in service-learning, volunteer management, and national service
6. Strong organizational, project management and event planning skills.
7. Ability to manage short and long term deadlines
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both with individuals and groups
9. Strong computer skills such as Word, Excel and Outlook

BENEFITS:
1. Annual living allowance of $12,396 (Monthly stipend of $1,033 for 12 months)
2. Post service educational award of $4,725 or end-of-term cash stipend (upon successful completion of service)
3. Health coverage
4. Relocation allowance and travel to Leader Training
5. Non-competitive eligibility for federal employment following the year of full-time service
6. Student loan forbearance and childcare assistance if applicable

For more information please contact Vaneitta Goines, Program Manager, at vaneitta.goines {at} wwu(.)edu or (360) 650-6476.