WVU AmeriCorps VISTA Leader

Overview

The WVU AmeriCorps VISTA Leader will support the WVU VISTA program by coordinating VISTA recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development throughout the full-service term. This role includes regular check-ins with VISTA volunteers, providing guidance on professional development, and helping ensure members are supported and engaged in their placements. The VISTA Leader will maintain relationships with host sites and assist in building and expanding community partnerships for future placements. They will also help plan and coordinate cohort-based service projects, networking opportunities, and events that connect VISTAs with each other and with the broader community. In addition, the VISTA Leader will support outreach and tabling efforts, assist the Center for Community Engagement with program goals, and help refine and update VISTA program materials and internal processes to improve clarity and consistency. This role serves as a key point of connection between VISTA members, host sites, and WVU’s broader community engagement efforts.

Position details

Member Duties : The WVU AmeriCorps VISTA Leader supports the WVU VISTA program by coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing member development throughout the service term. This role includes regular check-ins with VISTA members, providing professional development guidance, and ensuring members are supported and engaged in their placements. The VISTA Leader maintains relationships with host sites and helps build and expand community partnerships for future placements. They also plan and coordinate cohort-based service projects, networking opportunities, and events that connect VISTAs with one another and the broader community. In addition, the VISTA Leader supports outreach and tabling efforts, assists the Center for Community Engagement with program goals, and helps refine and update program materials and internal processes to improve clarity and consistency. This role serves as a key connection point between VISTA members, host sites, and WVU’s broader community engagement efforts.   Program Benefits : Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Stipend ,  Living Allowance .      *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.   Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended .    Service Areas :
Hunger ,  Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Health ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Environment ,  Children/Youth .    Skills :
Recruitment ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Computers/Technology ,  General Skills ,  Leadership ,  Public Speaking .