MAVA VISTA Leader Job at AmeriCorps
Are you passionate about fighting inequality to end poverty? Do you enjoy supporting and guiding people to achieve their goals? As MAVA's VISTA Leader, you will mentor our dynamic group of VISTA members, as they develop volunteer programming that addresses economic, education, and health inequity across Minnesota. Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement (MAVA) is a nonprofit association for people who lead volunteers in Minnesota. We connect, educate, strengthen and advocate for volunteer engagement leaders and their organizations to positively impact communities. With host sites across the state, our VISTA program helps organizations develop, expand, or improve volunteer programming that connects Minnesotans to the resources they need to move out of poverty. Our host sites have projects that focus on their communities' needs in the areas of: child and youth development, food security, sexual health, housing security, school readiness, and financial security. As the VISTA Leader you will receive your certification in volunteer leadership, learn about the evolving field of volunteer engagement, network with local and national leaders in the field, and contribute your creativity to a small, fun nonprofit. MAVA is an intermediary VISTA program that recruits host sites and VISTA members year-round. As the VISTA Leader you will mentor up to 16 VISTA members throughout the year. You will also do data analysis, report writing, curriculum development, conduct program management activities, and will help develop program sustainability practices. You will work closely with MAVA's 10 person staff as a vital team member in our small non-profit team helping us expand volunteer engagement while working to eliminate poverty. In exchange for your service, you will receive $1,534/month, choice of a $6,495 education award or $3,000 end of service stipend, plus other benefits. MUST HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ONE FULL-TIME SERVICE TERM TO APPLY. Apply today! Open until filled.
Member Duties : Duties include: 1. Providing peer coaching and professional resources to VISTA members. 2. Support host site staff with recruitment, progress reporting, and member needs. 3. Develop training calendar for, and host, monthly cohort trainings. 4. Research and create professional development content. 5. Co-plan and host VISTA Cohort and Alumni events with the VISTA Program Manager. 6. Conduct VISTA member outreach and recruitment, including attending career fairs and community events. 7. Support MAVA's annual conferences and events, with opportunities to present on volunteer engagement and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion topics. 8. Assist MAVA’s team with planning and executing member events and the Annual Meeting. 9. Work with the Volunteer Engagement and National Service Program VISTA member to evaluate program effectiveness. Benefits include reimbursement for program-related expenses, a rent/phone stipend, complimentary MAVA membership, and professional development funds.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Stipend , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Phone and rent stipend , Health Coverage* .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Hunger , Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach , Health , Housing .
Hunger , Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach , Health , Housing .
Skills :
Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Leadership , General Skills , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Public Speaking , Communications , Recruitment .
Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Leadership , General Skills , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Public Speaking , Communications , Recruitment .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders
Program
MAVA VISTA Leader
Program Start/End Date
07/01/2023 - 06/30/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
MINNESOTA
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 02/02/2023 To 07/30/2023
Contact
Maureen Bourgeois
970 Raymond Ave
Saint Paul MN 55114
6125683580
mbourgeois@mavanetwork.org
www.mavanetwork.org
Listing ID
114587
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