TMA VISTA Leader

Transform Mid-Atlantic (TMA) is a non‑profit membership association of colleges and universities in Maryland, DC, Delaware, Northern Virginia, and West Virginia providing leadership to member institutions in strengthening a culture of civic engagement for students, faculty, and staff throughout our region. The TMA AmeriCorps VISTA Leader will work directly with 30 VISTA members to promote the expansion of service and quality campus‑community partnerships. The VISTA leader will be on a team with one additional VISTA leader. The VISTA Leader’s role includes two primary responsibilities: 1) supporting the 30 VISTAs and their host sites in project development and long‑term sustainability; and 2) developing the capacity of TMA, which can include opportunities to assist with grant writing and program development. Service responsibilities are varied and include site visits to each VISTA project during the year of service. Applicants must have previous experience with national service and have completed a full year with AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or the Peace Corps. Member Duties The position offers valuable leadership and capacity‑building experience with a regional nonprofit that partners with colleges, universities, and local organizations on VISTA projects focused on poverty relief, healthy futures, economic empowerment, and support for veterans. The VISTA Leader supports 30 VISTA members placed at higher education institutions and nonprofit partners across MD, DC, DE, Northern VA and WVA by promoting service and strengthening campus‑community partnerships. Responsibilities include planning workshops, reviewing reports, facilitating communication, and providing guidance to members and supervisors. This is a capacity‑building role supporting VISTA members and their projects and does not focus on direct service with students or community members. Program Benefits Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend Childcare assistance if eligible Health Coverage* Relocation Allowance Living Allowance Training For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit Terms Permits attendance at school during off hours Car recommended Permits working at another job during off hours Service Areas Children/Youth Education Community Outreach Health Veterans Community and Economic Development Housing Skills Conflict Resolution Communications Team Work General Skills Computers/Technology Counseling (truncated for brevity) ...} , #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps