Resource Pantry Coordinator (VISTA), West Chester University

Posted by West Chester University on April 11, 2016

West Chester University is hiring two full-time AmeriCorps VISTA members!
2016-17 PACC*VISTA Resource Pantry Coordinator:

The WCU Resource Pantry supports WCU students facing homelessness and financial hardships by providing food, toiletries, school supplies, and winter/professional apparel to meet basic needs required to thrive.

Responsibilities include:
 Assisting with structuring and creating a pantry on WCU’s campus
 Identifying grant opportunities
 Assisting with developing policies and procedures for the overall operation of the food pantry
 Recruiting, training, and managing WCU students serving as volunteers
 Leveraging other key resources to ensure the sustainability
 Developing educational and marketing materials
 Strengthening and establishing mutually beneficial relationships with community partners
 Assisting with collecting and reporting data

2016-17 PACC* VISTA America Reads Coordinator:
America Reads is an academic enrichment program that prepares WCU students to serve at Youth Mentors in the community in order to increase youths’ exposure to the importance of education while building academic and social skills that help ensure academic achievement.

Responsibilities include:
 Overseeing the daily operations of the America Reads program
 Recruiting, training, and managing WCU students serving as mentors and Site Leaders
 Strengthening and establishing mutually beneficial relationships with community partners
 Collaborating with Financial Aid
 Serving as the co-chair of the America Reads Advisory Council

Benefits:
• Annual living allowance of $12,312
• End of Service Education Award of $5,730 or Cash Stipend of $1,500 (must complete service term)
• Healthcare Allowance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• And more!

Term of Service: July 22, 2016 through July 21, 2017 (with the potential to renew for another year)

For more information, contact Jamie Williams at JWilliams3@wcupa.edu or go to http://www.wcupa.edu/volunteer.

To apply, send your cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Jamie Williams
Assistant Director, Service-Learning & Volunteer Programs
jwilliams3@wcupa.edu