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EngageCorps VISTA Leader

Engage NJ - Nonprofit
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AmeriCorps VISTA Leader Responsibilities

 Engage NJ is seeking a leader who has previously served as AmeriCorps, VISTA, or PeaceCorps members to join our ENGAGECorps Management team in Montclair. Management includes our full-time VISTA Manager, Executive Director, and accounts manager, with offices at Montclair University. Being based at the university provides Leaders with incredible learning and networking opportunities. 

  1. Personal and Professional Development - Reflect on and identify Leaders’ own professional development needs as they relate to conferences, auditing courses, curriculum through Linked In Learning, and more. 
  2. Leadership and Program Development - Develop trainings to support VISTAs in each of the 4 cohorts, for all 15-20 VISTAs, and for each individual to ensure their professional development and project success. 
  3. Program Assessment - Gather data and assess the performance measures of the ENGAGECorps program. 
  4. Marketing and Communications - Develop and implement a communications plan for sharing the stories and successes of the ENGAGECorps cohort. 
  5. Fundraising - Research and support fundraising strategies in support of the sustainability of the ENGAGECorps VISTA program, its partners, and its community impact. Grant writing experience a bonus.
  6. Recruitment - Help to recruit stellar VISTA candidates for the next cohort, and develop a brand new VISTA alumni network for ongoing peer support and development

 

Qualifications

  • Candidates must have completed a full AmeriCorps or VISTA year of service, or more than 50% of a Peace Corps term to be eligible to serve as a VISTA Leader. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, all Majors welcome.
  • Individuals with backgrounds in political science, education, journalism, marketing, communications, public health, and sociology/anthropology are strongly encouraged to apply
  • Civic-minded and willing to learn about research-based solutions to systemic poverty issues
  • Previous experience or service in low-income communities preferred
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Exceptional organization and time management skills with attention to detail
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team
  • Flexibility, with a strong work ethic and ability to multitask
  • Highly adaptable to culturally diverse individuals and work environments
  • Ability to prepare presentations, graphs, and reports
  • Ability to make data and research clear and accessible to a wide variety of audiences
  • Proficiency in navigating web-based applications including calendars, email, and social media
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with a particular focus on Excel

 

AmeriCorps VISTA Terms

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alienAbility to pass a background check
  • Ability to commit to a full year of service starting between July 1 and August 1, 2022
  • Relocate to New Jersey if necessary, with an opportunity for a relocation allowance
  • AmeriCorps VISTA is a Federally funded program so all VISTAs are subject to the Hatch Act

 

AmeriCorps VISTA Benefits

Additional Benefits With Engage NJ

  • Training in person and with LinkedIn Learning: Public policy, communications, nonprofit management, career development, and leadership 
  • Network Development: Engage NJ and our statewide higher education network, a national network of statewide nonprofits, government agencies, and AmeriCorps national learning and career networks
  • Skill-Building: Critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, and enhanced cultural competence
  • Additional University Education: by auditing courses at the host university
  • Research opportunities with faculty or experts on poverty-related issues

Conditions for Additional Part-Time Work & Students Enrolled in College or University

  • VISTA project’s needs supersede any school or outside, part-time work requirements. 
  • Education: VISTAs may participate in classes, online or in-person, and in scholarship/financial aid programs during their service year, provided that coursework, class schedule, or programs do not interfere with the operations of the VISTA Project or the responsibilities of the VISTA. VISTAs may create an internship opportunity for course credit or other non-monetary benefit.
  • Part-time Work: If a VISTA pursues outside employment while in VISTA service, the VISTA is not permitted to be an employee of or contractor for the sponsor, sub-recipient, or other project-related organization to which the VISTA is assigned to serve. While in VISTA service, the VISTA may only accept outside employment for positions that are: Part-time; Do not conflict at all with the VISTA’s service or service hours; Do not violate any applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and Do not conflict with any AmeriCorps VISTA program requirements or policies. Supervisors must provide written approval.

Application Instructions:

  • Paste the following URL in your browser. https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=112373 
  • Go to the URL provided and click on red "APPLY" at the bottom of the page. You will need to register and create a login and password to apply. The system will guide you. If you have a MyAmeriCorps login enter it after you click on the red “APPLY” button at the bottom of the page.