OREGON CAMPUS COMPACT
OREGON CAMPUS COMPACT VISTA PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Title: AmeriCorps*VISTA Program Assistant
Supervisor: Oregon Campus Compact Executive Director
Purpose: The AmeriCorps*VISTA Program Assistant provides support to the Executive Director, coordinating elements of the AmeriCorps VISTA program, and assisting with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program. The AmeriCorps*VISTA Program Assistant will work collaboratively with campuses across the state to support AmeriCorps*VISTA members.
Position responsibilities:Campus Site Support
- Coordinates competitive sub-grant processes;
- Conducts site visits to campuses throughout year;
- Supports campuses throughout the member recruitment and placement process;
- Assists in identifying and assembling subject matter for training of campus supervisors and schedules time and space for training;
- Trains and orients campus supervisors.
Member Support
- Provides oversight and guidance to the VISTA Leader;
- Runs a recruitment campaign for members;
- Supports candidates throughout the member recruitment and placement process;
- Assists in identifying and assembling subject matter for training of AmeriCorps Members and schedules time and space for training;
- Trains and orients AmeriCorps Members.
Evaluation and Communication
Collects and gathers data and stories on these programs to inform and highlight the program to funders and constituents via required federal reporting, media releases, and online communication outlets.
- Develops and maintains record keeping systems for the program;
- Corrects and completes computerized data relating to the program;
- Contributes to and assembles program related reports;
- Attends meetings and workshops to increase awareness and understanding of the program and its functions;
- Prepares and assists in the preparation of written materials for printing and distribution (e.g., flyers, newsletters, promotional advertisements, posters, press releases);
- Gives public presentations through local media, fairs, shows, information booths, classroom presentations, community organizations to increase awareness of program;
- Organizes promotional activities (e.g., schedules events and rooms, arranges for materials, obtains required staffing);
- Respond to questions from members and constituents regarding the program;
- Work closely with the Oregon office for the Corporation for National and Community Service;
- Assists in coordinating alumni efforts for the AmeriCorps*VISTA program.
Other
- Contributes to other areas within ORCC, including assisting with events and program assistance as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Desired knowledge/skills
· Commitment to the ORCC and AmeriCorps*VISTA mission
· Experience with AmeriCorps*VISTA or national service programs is desired.
· Knowledge and/or experience with service-learning, higher education/community partnerships
· Program coordination
· Event planning, training/adult education, media/public relations
· Excellent organizational and communication skills
· Ability to work as member of a team
Education RequirementsBA/BS with 1-3 years of related national service program experience.Parameters
§ This position is determined by grant funding. Salary DOE.
- Full-time with benefits.
§ This position requires travel out of state, as well as in state. Reliable transportation is needed.
- No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relationship With Others
Employees have regular contact with the public, in person, via email, and by telephone, to promote awareness of and interest in the AmeriCorps*VISTA program and to persuade the public to take an active part as AmeriCorps Members or participating sites. There is regular contact in person, via email, and by telephone with users and potential users of program services to answer questions concerning programs and explain projects and with new employees, student workers, and AmeriCorps Members to train and orient them to the program. Employee will have occasional contact in person, via email, and by telephone with members of the media or legislature to promote awareness of a program, project, or event.
Supervision Received
Employees receive general supervision from the Executive Director who reviews the work through daily informal personal contact and/or weekly or monthly meetings and conferences. Work is reviewed to assess progress and conformance to program goals and objectives. Work is also reviewed through written narrative reports and observation of written program documents to
determine effectiveness and conformance to agency/program procedures. Employees use agency policies and procedures, State and Federal rules and regulations, and program procedural manuals as guidelines in providing program services and dealing with the public.
To applyPlease send cover letter, resume, 3 references, and salary requirements to Emily Gilliland, Executive Director, Oregon Campus Compact, PO Box 751, Portland, OR 97207 or electronically to info@oregoncampuscompact.org with VISTA Program Assistant in the subject line.Oregon Campus Compact (www.oregoncampuscompact.org) is an affiliate chapter of Campus Compact, a national coalition of college and university presidents committed to the civic purposes of higher education.