What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maine Resiliency and Student Well-Being VISTA position at Maine Campus Compact?
Campus Compact for New Hampshire's AmeriCorps VISTA project connects change-makers to critical projects supporting low-income students at K-12 schools, colleges, and universities across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Members build capacity within these educational institutions to fight poverty. This program provides members with up-to-date professional development preparing them for careers after service. These skills also give members the tools and knowledge to provide great service to their site. Members will serve in a cohort model that creates an opportunity to learn from peers, share their own experience in the program, and create a community of like-minded individuals. If you are ready to make a difference, our program is still seeking applicants t serve in Maine!
Resiliency VISTA Member Duties : The Maine Resiliency AmeriCorps member will work on compiling pertinent information and outreach to enhance resiliency efforts of K-12 and higher education institutions and students due to COVID-19 and other emerging critical issues like climate change in Maine. The member will focus on four bucket areas for K-12 and Higher Education students: academic and technology supports, social-emotional health/learning, hunger and homelessness, and resiliency resources and planning, include climate change resiliency.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service ($6,495) , Stipend ($15,000-$16,000 per year) , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance . *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
To apply, please visit:
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=112652
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15,000.00 - $16,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
The VISTA in this position will follow all current state COVID-19 protocols.
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations