AmeriCorps/VISTA Career Development Project Leader, YouthBuild Charter School

Posted by YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School on May 25, 2015

AmeriCorps/VISTA Career Development Project Leader
12-month AmeriCorps/VISTA Career Development Project Leader (Training begins July 20, 2015 and term runs July 24, 2015 to July 23, 2016) at YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School, an alternative 12th-Grade-only, diploma-granting high school for highschool dropouts ages 18 to 21.

To apply, send letter of interest and resume to Frederick Bader, Human Resources Coordinator, at fbader@youthbuildphilly.org with the words “VISTA Career Development Project Leader” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School
1231 North Broad Street, 5th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19122
http://www.youthbuildphilly.org

Background
YouthBuild Philadelphia is a two-year program for 18-20 year olds who previously dropped out of high school. During the first year of the program, students complete a competency-based high school diploma, vocational training and serve as part-time AmeriCorps members. In the second year of the program, alumni receive support to pursue their postsecondary goals.

Mission
Our mission is to provide out of school youth in Philadelphia with the broadest range of tools supports and opportunities available to become self sufficient, responsible and productive citizens in their community. The emphasis is on transitioning them successfully so that they will succeed in top-quality training schools, colleges, union apprenticeship programs, other careers and the competitive world beyond.

Core Values
* Excellence * Perseverance * Respect *

The Career Development Team Leader will:
Increase the career decision making processes for students and the success of alumni after graduation, by—
 Research, survey, evaluate, and summarize recommendations for the following year about the year-long student career decision making process including the integration of individualized plans
 Research career advancement opportunities (professional associations, advanced certifications, etc linked to each postsecondary goal) for alumni to pursue as they complete Year 2 of the YB program
 Design opportunities for students and alumni to increase the number of alumni who enroll in college while working
 Collect and analyze data to identify what helps students and alumni be successful in college, employment or a year of service
 Develop a mock interviewing program for students
 Recruit volunteers to support postsecondary activities with students and alumni
 Design and maintain a calendar of career development activities and events for the year

Benefits
 a living allowance of $12,312 annually ($473/biweekly pretax)
 an education award of $5,350 upon successful completion of term of service
 loan forbearance w/ interest accrual payment (federal loans)
 child care coverage (if applicable)
 health benefits

This position is ideal for any candidate who is looking to gain experiences in any of the following ar as: nonprofits, program design, research, data, postsecondary initiatives, career services, employer relations, college access programs, charter schools, and/or urban education. Regular hours for this position are weekdays from 8a.m. to 4p.m. with occasional night or weekend events.

Term and Qualifications for VISTA Members

Applicants for our full-time AmeriCorps/VISTA Member position must:
 Be a college graduate who is—
 proficient with Excel
 research-focused
 detail-oriented, and
 passionate about serving at-risk populations
 Be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status
 Be in a position to offer full-time service for one year: July 20, 2015 to July 23, 2016
 Be able to exhibit previous education, training, military, or work experience, and any other relevant skills or interests necessary to perform a specific VISTA assignment
 Be willing to live among and at the economic level of the low-income people served by the project and have a desire to provide needed community services to an under-served community
 Not listed in the National Sex Offender Registry database as convicted of a sex-related crime
 Applicants cannot be the subject of legal proceedings (civil or criminal) that may consume time needed for their assignments