Job Title: AmeriCorps*VISTA Positions
Organization: Oregon Campus Compact
Location: Portland, Eugene, Ashland, Albany, and Coos Bay, Oregon
Salary:
FT Temporary
Job Description:
Oregon Campus Compact (ORCC) is currently recruiting AmeriCorps*VISTA members to serve on college campuses across the state. ORCC VISTA members mobilize college students to address poverty through service-learning and community service, develop and sustain campus-community partnerships to serve low-income communities, and build and strengthen service-learning programs that connect learning and service to facilitate social change.
Responsibilities
1.Cultivate partnerships with community organizations that address the needs of low-income youth and families
2.Recruit, train, and place student volunteers in the community
3.Provide leadership development training, support, and reflection opportunities for student volunteers
4.Work with faculty to create and coordinate service-learning programs
5.Assist in the planning and implementation of a campus days of service
6.Coordinate events to engage and educate the campus and community regarding poverty issues.
Term of Service is November 30, 2007-November 29, 2008.
Qualifications
1. College Degree (Bachelor's Degree Preferred)
2. Interest and experience in community service/service learning
3. Knowledge of and/or interest in working with college students, faculty, staff, and community partners
4. Strong organizational skills, project and multi-task management, and public speaking
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
6. Computer proficiency
7. Ability to make a full-year commitment
Benefits
1. Monthly living allowance
2. Post service $4,725 Education Award or end-of-term stipend
3. Health coverage
4. Student loan forbearance
5. Relocation allowance and travel to pre-service orientation
6. Extensive training, professional development, and networking opportunities
Oregon Campus Compact (ORCC) is a statewide consortium of higher education institutions that have joined together to advance the public purposes of colleges and universities, to help students become engaged leaders in their communities, and to strengthen communities.
AmeriCorps*VISTA is a full-time national service program intended to develop lasting solutions to the problems of poverty in America by serving in nonprofit organizations and agencies to develop and expand the organizations services, strengthen programs and empower low-income individuals.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to Teri McKenzie, Program Director, at terim@pdx.edu or mail to:
Portland State University
PO Box 751-ORCC
Portland, OR 97207
In addition, please submit the online AmeriCorps application (found at https://recruit.cns.gov/) to the Oregon Campus Compact VISTA Program. Our listing can be found by completing a Quick Search for Oregon, AmeriCorps*VISTA, and using "service learning" as a keyword, or by searching for our program ID listing which is 07VSPOR001-1.
Application Deadline is October 5, 2007.
Please contact Melissa Bentley, ORCC VISTA Leader, with any questions at mbentley@pdx.edu or 503-725-2659.
Organization Web Site: www.oregoncampuscompact.org
Email replies to: mbentley@pdx.edu