23-24 ACE-VISTA-FOCUS Churches-Program Dev. Coordinator Job at AmeriCorps
The Center for Academic Community Engagement at Siena College (ACE) recruits candidates from around the United States to serve with community-based organizations that work to alleviate poverty in the Capital District. You will have the opportunity to work on capacity-building projects in education, health care, the environment, housing, criminal justice, and/or economic development. You will make an impact with a non-profit organization and the Capital Region by coordinating volunteer-led projects, conducting research, writing grants, and facilitating outreach. Based on your skills and interests, you will be matched with an organization for the year. You will be managed on-site by a supervisor, mentored by 2 VISTA Leaders, and trained by an experienced VISTA team. You will attend a Pre-Service Orientation, an On-Site Orientation, and ongoing training for your personal and professional growth. Additionally, our cohort model provides community and support to help you make the most of your service year experience. We are celebrating fifteen years of success and have had over 200 VISTAs complete the program. Become an ACE AmeriCorps VISTA Member and be a part of something bigger than yourself! NOTE: OUR VISTAs DO NOT LIVE ON CAMPUS AND ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE SIENA COLLEGE GRADS. AmeriCorps Living Allowance for the 23-24 service year is $22,882 ($877.66 bi-weekly).
Member Duties : As the Program Development Coordinator, the VISTA member will: Promote food security through our existing programs and developing our Garden Project. Create and assist a development committee to address long-term fundraising to financially support FOCUS. Support the expansion of a new endeavor: the FOCUS Outreach Program by assisting the Outreach Coordinator with the formation of a Guests Leadership Council (comprised of people whom we serve at our food pantries and soup kitchen). Recruit and retain new volunteers who are not affiliated with FOCUS congregations by promoting volunteer opportunities with downtown community groups and neighborhood organizations.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Free Bus Pass, Campus Meal Plan, Gym , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Health , Hunger , Community and Economic Development .
Community Outreach , Health , Hunger , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Public Health , Public Speaking , Recruitment , General Skills , Community Organization .
Public Health , Public Speaking , Recruitment , General Skills , Community Organization .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
23-24 ACE-VISTA-FOCUS Churches-Program Dev. Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
08/14/2023 - 08/13/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
NEW YORK
Accepting Applications
From 03/25/2023 To 06/30/2023
Contact
Mairead Carr
1 Fiddlers Ln
Latham NY 12110
5187826868
mecarr@siena.edu
Listing ID
117563
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