2026- CAN VISTA Leader

Are you an AmeriCorps or Peace Corps Alum who wants to support VISTA members around Michigan as they strive to improve communities? If so, apply today to help lead VISTAs to their full potential! CAN's VISTA Leader's primary responsibility is to ensure that CAN's VISTAs have the supports and resources that are needed to be successful at CAN. In addition from supports from the project director and site supervisor, the VISTA Leader provides a peer-to-peer support system for VISTAs that not only covers their professional needs but also includes social and personal issues. Member Duties Applicants for a VISTA Leader position must have successfully completed a full service term as either a VISTA, NCCC or AmeriCorps State/National Member or a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. The VISTA will take a lead role in helping with the recruitment, training, orientation, offboarding, and general administrative support for CAN's 13+ VISTAs as well as 25+ VISTA Summer Associates. This VISTA will co-lead a thorough orientation that familiarizes VISTA staff with CAN's policies, procedures, curriculum, and key tools to be successful. This VISTA will create and implement new training modules tailored to the unique needs of CAN's VISTA staff. After training is complete, the VISTA will work on institutionalizing these trainings so that they can be reused during the next orientation. Program Benefits Health Coverage* Living Allowance Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend Relocation Allowance Education award upon successful completion of service Training Stipend Terms Permits working at another job during off hours Permits attendance at school during off hours Skills Writing/Editing Non-Profit Management Community Organization Leadership Conflict Resolution Team Work Education General Skills Social Services Recruitment #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps & Senior Corps