Americorps | Florida Vista Network Vista Leader Afvn

AmeriCorps | Florida VISTA Network VISTA Leader AFVN

The AmeriCorps | Florida VISTA Network, hosted by Florida State University, aligns with the mission of AmeriCorps by placing VISTA members with colleges, universities and community-based organizations in order to eliminate poverty in local communities. The AmeriCorps | Florida VISTA Network provides resources, networking opportunities, and training for AmeriCorps members.

VISTAs work to combat poverty through leveraging higher education resources to build the capacity of local non-profit organizations and through recruiting and training college students to provide college access mentoring for low income youth. A|FVN members are successfully building bridges between the classrooms and communities by connecting educators, students, and community partners to improve education and address societal needs through campus-community partnerships, applied civic education, and engaged citizenship. The start date for this position is based upon the availability of the qualified candidate having completed a full year of service as either a VISTA member, an AmeriCorps State and National member (1700 hour term), an NCCC member or at least one traditional term of service as a Peace Corps Volunteer - RPCV's who completed partial terms due to COVID-19 will also be eligible, dependent on time served. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : As the leader of 25+ VISTAs serving across the state of Florida, this role will work in the following ways to ensure an impactful, meaningful, & successful year of service for all AmeriCorps members: Member training & technical assistance: organize & conduct project training, coordinate technical assistance to/for VISTAs, & develop educational resources for members. Networking, marketing, & member recruitment: foster networking between VISTAs, assist in coordination of the recruitment of project sites to host VISTAs & recruitment of members. Assist with assessing & improving site performance: travel & assist Program Manager with Site Visits and document sustainability of project sites. VISTA Leader development: complete VISTA Leader Training, complete orientation to A|FVN. *Applicants must have completed one year of service in VISTA, NCCC, AmeriCorps State and National (1700 hour term), or one traditional term of Peace Corps service. (COVID RPCV exceptions)

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Professional Development, Mentoring , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Training .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Education , Technology , Community Outreach .

Skills :

General Skills , Counseling , Communications , Education , Completed 1 yr of AMC* VISTA , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Leadership , Team Work .