Member Duties : The Harvest VISTA Leader will support the Harvest VISTA team (co-VISTA leader, Program Director, and host site supervisors) as a mentor and another point person for full-time AmeriCorps VISTA members and Summer Associates throughout the year. Using research and data to drive outreach strategies, they will increase communication and outreach efforts of the Harvest VISTA program to increase awareness of the Cohort and it’s projects. With their co-VL they will optimize and deliver orientation to new members and host sites, build community, and share knowledge and resources with the team. They will use and develop program administration skills to maintain VISTA web pages, complete reports, communicate with VISTAs and supervisors, write newsletters and social media posts, and support VISTAs in writing blogs and resource guide articles. A strong candidate will be an excellent communicator, a team player and a creative thinker with a passion for social justice and equity.
Program Benefits : Stipend , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Hunger , Health , Community and Economic Development , Environment , Community Outreach , Entrepreneur/Business , Education .
Skills :
Conflict Resolution , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Non-Profit Management , Environment , Public Speaking , Team Work , Recruitment , Public Health , Leadership , Education , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing , General Skills , .