AmeriCorps*VISTA 2010-2011 VISTA Positions

Vermont Campus Compact is looking for people to fight poverty as organizers, collaborators, and catalysts for change as AmeriCorps*VISTA Members. Each Member will serve one year at a participating college or community organization, working with students, faculty, administration, and local communities to build volunteer and service-learning programs on the campus and mobilize the resources of higher education to serve the needs of the community. By coordinating the integration of service and academics, you will effect sustainable change that serves community needs while fostering much needed leadership and civic engagement in college students.

See Current 2010-2011 Specific VISTA Position Descriptions

General responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining community partnerships Recruiting student volunteers Training student leaders Increasing access to and retention in higher education for low-income students
• Working with faculty to develop service-learning programs.

Benefits Include:

In addition to extensive professional development training, members receive a living stipend, health benefits, and can elect to receive an educational award to pay off existing student loans or finance future education.

Qualifications:

• College Degree (Bachelor degree preferred) Excellent communication skills Public speaking skills Desire to work with college students Volunteer experience and a demonstrated commitment to service
• Leadership experience

A car and valid driver's license is required for this position. All positions will begin mid-August 2010.

To apply, please email (preferred), fax, or mail a cover letter, résumé, and three references to:

Kathy Sims
AmeriCorps*VISTA Team Leader
Vermont Campus Compact
152 Maple Street, Suite G1
Middlebury, VT 05753
ksims@middlebury.edu
Phone: 802-443-5652
Fax: 802-443-2047

Applicants must also complete an AmeriCorps Application.