VISTA Leader, SERVE Philadelphia

Posted by City of Philadelphia on March 14, 2016

Currently recruiting one (1) VISTA Leader for the SERVE Philadelphia AmeriCorps VISTA Corps

BACKGROUND

Philadelphia’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service is recruiting 1 VISTA Leaders for the 2016-2017 SERVE Philadelphia AmeriCorps VISTA Corps. The SERVE Philadelphia AmeriCorps VISTA team, administered through the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service, is the engine that drives the City’s efforts to support and promote targeted volunteerism as an effective strategy for addressing Philadelphia’s greatest challenges.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This year the Office of Civic Engagement & Volunteer Service is looking for 1 AmeriCorps alumni to serve as VISTA leaders. The VISTA leader will lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the SERVE Philadelphia VISTA Corps.

**Applicants must be AmeriCorps alumni or current member.

SERVE Philadelphia VISTA Leader:

The VISTA leader in charge of the SERVE Philadelphia VISTA Corps will work to 1) Increase the presence and awareness of the SERVE Philadelphia VISTA Corps 2) Manage the day-to-day operations of the SERVE Philadelphia VISTA Corps 3) Serve as a spokesperson for the SERVE Philadelphia VISTA Corps 3) Connect Philadelphia’s non-profit community to SERVE Philadelphia’s website and VISTA projects 4) Collect and analyze data around the impact of SERVE Philadelphia VISTA projects and 4) Provide SERVE Philadelphia VISTAs with mentorship and professional development.

This opportunity is ideal for an individual looking to gain leadership experience, strengthen their program management skills, increase their professional network, work with high-level City officials, and serve as a mentor to over twenty-two SERVE Philadelphia VISTAs.

BENEFITS
– $14,712 Living Allowance
– $5,730 Education Award or $3,000 End of Service Stipend
– Free monthly SEPTA Transportation Pass
– Opportunity for discounted housing at Temple University’s The Edge housing community

Click here to apply:

https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=61813&fromSearch=true