BMVP - VISTA Leader

The Community Development Division is a catalyst for joining community partners with resources to increase access to housing, to create a sustainable community, and to promote neighborhood revitalization. There are over 13,000 individuals experiencing poverty in Billings, and homelessness continues to be an issue for several thousand people in the community each year. Hundreds of individuals and families are homeless in Billings on any given day, including families with children. In order to maintain momentum for homeless initiatives sponsored by the City of Billings - Community Development Division, staff created an AmeriCorps Volunteers In Service To America (VISTA) program known as the Billings Metro VISTA Project (B-MVP) in 2009; sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The B-MVP brings valuable resources to organizations fighting homelessness and poverty within the community; strengthening their service capacity and organizational viability for long‑term poverty impact. Target populations include those experiencing poverty, with special emphasis on Veterans, American Indians, children and the disabled. To date, 290 VISTA members have engaged in service to build capacity for 60 local organizations in economic opportunity, healthy futures, education, and veterans / military focus areas. This project will impact poverty through the facilitation of projects designed to enhance services for agencies that assist community members in need. Candidates must have completed a previous AmeriCorps or Peace Corps service term. Member Duties Lead the charge fighting poverty as a VISTA Leader in Big Sky Country! Provide guidance and support to VISTA members in alleviating poverty and homelessness by supporting Billings‑Metro VISTA Project staff and AmeriCorps VISTA members in the facilitation of performance and capacity building work. The VISTA Leader will become familiarized with the B‑MVP; assist both B‑MVP staff and VISTA members in achieving success in performance, service assignments, and overall project. The Leader will assist in the planning, execution, and evaluation of B‑MVP events including On‑Site Orientation and Training, In‑Service Training, and additional VISTA events; assist in the development of B‑MVP legacy materials to illustrate the project’s impact on poverty and homelessness in the Billings area; assist in the recruitment and selection of new VISTA members; and assist in the cultivation of a positive, supportive, and community‑oriented service culture. Program Benefits Living Allowance Relocation Allowance Childcare assistance if eligible Training Additional Housing Stipend Health Coverage* Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend Terms Permits attendance at school during off hours Car recommended Permits working at another job during off hours Service Areas Neighborhood Revitalization Education Children/Youth Community Outreach Hunger Housing Health Tribal Homelessness Community and Economic Development Veterans Skills Computers/Technology Community Organization Communications Recruitment Counseling Leadership Team Work General Skills Teaching/Tutoring Education Conflict Resolution #J-18808-Ljbffr