Servermont Vista Leader

SerVermont VISTA Leader

SerVermont is part of Vermont's Agency of Human Services. The SerVermont mission is to promote, support, and recognize volunteerism and community service throughout the state.

Members in our VISTA program serve at community organizations and state agencies throughout Vermont that help alleviate poverty and improve the lives of Vermonters. Members build capacity in a wide variety of programs including employment, education, agricultural and food security initiatives, affordable housing and homelessness, and veteran services. In this role, you will plan monthly team trainings, conduct site visits, manage program communications, and provide support and resources for members throughout the year.

The ideal candidate will have both strong people skills and strong organizational skills. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking for increased responsibility and further experience in program management, leadership, communications, event organizing, team building and a wide variety of other nonprofit skills. VISTA Leaders must have completed at least one year with VISTA or AmeriCorps State or served with the Peace Corps. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The VISTA Leader will collaborate with the Program Supervisor to support SerVermont VISTA members during their year of service. Specific duties include data compilation and management, reporting, conducting site visits, planning training, compiling newsletters, leading social media efforts, and recruiting members.

We are looking for a strong leader who is comfortable with a wide variety of roles including but not limited to mentor, recruiter, social media guru, facilitator, data organizer, sender of friendly reminders, provider of resources, and event planner. The position also allows room for the Leader to take on additional initiatives unique to their skill set or passions. Be part of a small and passionate team based out of Waterbury VT, home of Ben & Jerry's! Use your experience to help our members make the most out of their VISTA year!

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

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Elder Care , Disaster Relief , Homelessness , Education , Health , Entrepreneur/Business , Technology , Environment , Children/Youth , Hunger , Community and Economic Development , Public Safety , Neighborhood Revitalization , Ex-Offender Reentry , Housing , Community Outreach .

Skills :

Writing/Editing , Counseling , Public Speaking , Leadership , Community Organization , Education , Team Work , Social Services , Non-Profit Management , Conflict Resolution , Computers/Technology , Business/Entrepreneur , Teaching/Tutoring , Recruitment , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications .