Recruitment VISTA- Hybrid Organization Overview: Safe Passages is a non-profit organization committed to disrupting the cycle of poverty by supporting our local community.
We serve over 5,000 children and families annually through our strategies that span across the life spectrum of birth through young adulthood, including Early Childhood, School Linked Services, Juvenile Justice, and Career Pathways.
Safe Passages' work is based on the premise that access to educational opportunities, health services, and family support should not be dictated by race or socio-economic status and that healthy and supported youth are better prepared to learn and succeed.
Program Overview:
AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program that gives you the opportunity to make a difference in your life and help strengthen schools and the students, families, and communities they serve by participating in service and volunteer activities.
AmeriCorps VISTA Members commit to a full-time, one-year term of service, receiving a monthly stipend and the opportunity to earn an education award in exchange for their service.
Position Activities:
The AmeriCorps VISTA Recruitment Support Member plays a vital role in expanding the impact of the VISTA program by assisting in the recruitment and onboarding of new VISTA members.
They collaborate with project staff to attract qualified candidates who are committed to serving communities in need.
Recruitment Strategy Development: Work closely with project staff to develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract diverse and qualified candidates to the VISTA program.
This may involve creating outreach plans, identifying target recruitment channels, and designing promotional materials. Candidate Screening and Selection: Assist in the screening and selection process of potential VISTA members.
Review applications, conduct interviews, and assess candidates' qualifications, skills, and commitment to national service and community development. Onboarding and Orientation Support: Coordinate and facilitate the onboarding and orientation process for incoming VISTA members.
Provide guidance, resources, and support to ensure a smooth transition into their service term.
This may include organizing orientation sessions, providing logistical support, and connecting new members with project staff and resources. Schedule: This temporary position requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week for one year.
The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend commitments as needed to fulfill project requirements and community engagement activities.
Living allowance: Living allowance (approx.
$1,300 every two weeks, before taxes and deductions); Health coverage; Childcare assistance (if eligible); Relocation allowance (if eligible); Education award or end-of-service stipend; Public benefits case management support; Professional development and training
Minimum Eligibility: VISTA members must be 18 years or older (no upper age limit) at the time of starting service and must hold one of the following citizenship or legal residency statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e.
Green Card status), and persons legally residing within a state.
Additionally, VISTA members must pass a background check and submit a TB test and proof of COVID vaccination to be serve with Safe Passages.
Start Date: December 2, 2024
Application Deadline: November 1, 2024 (positions will be filled on a rolling basis and applicants are encouraged to apply early)