City of Austin AmeriCorps VISTA Leader

The City of Austin AmeriCorps VISTA Program works with City departments and local nonprofits to build capacity, in order to provide resources and services to the Austin neighborhoods and communities that may otherwise be left behind by Austin's historic disparities and future growth. The AmeriCorps members serving with the City of Austin AmeriCorps VISTA Program work in such diverse fields as education, health, waste reduction, and housing to cover the myriad ways poverty affects these neighborhoods and communities. This listing is currently not accepting applications. Member Duties Enhance the project success by supporting recruitment and selection of high quality AmeriCorps VISTA members to ensure project success. Develop and conduct orientation and training to equip AmeriCorps VISTA members with knowledge and skills related to the project. Enhance AmeriCorps VISTA project and member effectiveness by facilitating monthly AmeriCorps VISTA events, supporting team members in their work, and monitoring member performance measures. Enhance AmeriCorps VISTA project stability and sustainability. Program Benefits Childcare assistance if eligible Relocation Allowance Living Allowance Health Coverage* Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend Training Terms Permits attendance at school during off hours Permits working at another job during off hours Car recommended Service Areas Community and Economic Development Skills Writing/Editing Recruitment Conflict Resolution General Skills Public Speaking Leadership Team Work Communications #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps & Senior Corps