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AmeriCorp* VISTA Position Description
Position Title: Financial Education and Asset Building Outreach Coordinator
Project Sponsor: Portland Housing Center, www.portlandhousingcenter.org
Portland Housing Center Mission: Everyone deserves access to homeownership. The Portland Housing Center makes it possible through quality education, counseling and financial services.
Project Location: 3233 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 97232
Position Summary: The VISTA will conduct activities such as recruiting and training volunteers for outreach to families at risk of foreclosure, developing training manuals, scheduling classes or raising program resources. The VISTA will connect closely with other volunteers that are part of this national program to reduce the number of foreclosures, stabilize communities affected by foreclosures, and protect and build personal and community assets in low- and moderate-income communities.
General Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):
• Collaborate with PHC HomeOwner Basics staff to offer financial education and asset
   building outreach in the community.
• Work with Portland Housing Center HomeOwner Basics staff and community partners to
  develop and update financial education curriculum.
• Facilitate the provision of financial education curriculum in community venues through the
  use of volunteers.
• Develop and implement financial education program evaluation.
• Recruit and train volunteer facilitators for financial education and outreach workshops.
• Assist in the outreach for and maintenance of Individual Development Accounts.
• Complete and submit all necessary VISTA paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
• Attend and complete all VISTA training and service requirements including orientation,
  trainings, and team meetings.
 
Training and Qualifications
U.S. Citizen at least 18 years of age
Responsible, self-motivated, and able to handle multiple on-going projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Relevant non-profit or community development experience
Computer skills required (MS Office products proficiency helpful)
Other language skills a plus
Ability to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment and follow-through
Maintains regular and timely attendance
Thrives in a fast-paced work environment
 
 Preferred Additional Qualifications:
 
• Experience in financial education and working with volunteers
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Experience in program evaluation.
• Ability to work on projects independently and as a team member.
This position requires a commitment to serve as a full-time employee for one full year.  Compensation is paid directly to VISTA Leaders in the form of a living allowance from AmeriCorp* VISTA.   Health insurance is provided.  At the end of the term of service, an education award or cash stipend may be provided.  For more information about AmeriCorps VISTA, see  http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/programs/americorps_vista.asp.

Member Benefits Include:
 
• A taxable, monthly living allowance (before taxes, approximately $865).
• Upon successful completion of a term of service, eligible members/leaders receive an
  education award of $4,725. The education award can be used to repay qualified student loans
  or for further education in an accredited institution of higher learning, vocational or trade
  schools. The education award is taxed in the year that it is used.
• Loan forbearance (after successful completion of a term of service, AmeriCorps will pay the
  accrued interest on qualified loans, which is taxable).
• Basic medical insurance (covers members only, not dependents; vision and dental not
  included).
• Child care allowance for those who qualify.
• Professional development, trainings and networking opportunities.
 
Transportation Information:
• Project site is accessible by public transportation.
• Personal vehicle is recommended to travel to outreach sites. Mileage reimbursement provided.
 
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2009.
Interviews: No set schedule. Open until filled. Type of Position: Individual Placement
Service Dates: September 14, 2009 - August 17, 2010 Length of Term: 1700 hours (11-months)
 
How to apply:
 
Step 1 - Email résumé, cover letter and contact information for three references to the Project Sponsor for this position – Felicia Tripp at feliciat@portlandhousingcenter.org. The Project Sponsor will conduct all initial interviews and recommend a candidate for this position. All recommended candidates will also interview with Portland Housing Center.
 
Step 2 - Complete your application and submit materials to Felicia Tripp at feliciat@portlandhousingcenter.org.  Application materials can either be completed online at the AmeriCorps website or downloaded from the PHC website “How to Apply” page and submitted via email (preferable), mail or fax. A complete Member application includes the following:
 
• AmeriCorps Application
• Two Written References
• Certification Form - This document must be mailed or faxed to our office with an
original signature.
 
Questions about the position? Contact: Felicia Tripp at feliciat@portlandhousingcenter.org. 503-282-7744 x116
 
General questions about AmeriCorps, PHC or our recruitment process?
Contact:
Felicia Tripp
Recruitment Coordinator
Portland Housing Center
3233 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
(503 282-7744 ext 116
(503) 736-0101 (fax)
feliciat@portlandhousingcenter.org
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 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.

Oversee the Instructors Team at PYB and work with teachers in the areas of curriculum development and

Responsible for PYB course offerings, academic scheduling, teacher performance evaluation, coordinating

Develop, fine tune, and oversee systems at PYB that support student high school completion via High School

Coordinate all PYB post-secondary educational programming

Support facilitation of integration across PYB program elements

Work closely with PYB College Success Coordinator to support PYB partnership with Portland Community

AmeriCorps*VISTA Member Position Announcement 

Site:               Concordia University

Location:    Portland, Oregon 

Community Need- Concordia seeks to “prepare leaders for the transformation of society.” During the past three years, Oregon Campus Compact VISTA members have developed and expanded co-curricular and curricular service programs to help the University better fulfill its mission and to improve K-12 education in Northeast Portland. Activities

• Coordinate service events with agencies that address poverty, including Alternative Spring Break trips for 2-3 teams of students.
• Implement student leadership development curriculum.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and administration to create the human infrastructure to support service-learning and to make all service programs sustainable.
• Assist faculty in the colleges of Education, CTAS, and Management with the development and creation of high-quality service-learning courses.
• Collect data to capture the extent and impact of campus civic engagement.
• Establish and/or strengthen campus-community partnerships with agencies that address poverty.

Objectives

• Curricular and co-curricular service programs will be self-sustaining.
• A Service Learning Committee will be established
• Student participation in service will increase by 10%.
• 10 new service-learning courses will be created.
• Participation in the Students In Service program will increase by 30 students.
• 33 new partnerships with community organizations will be formed.

To Apply:Please submit an online application from http://www.oregoncampuscompact.org/FullTimeVISTA.htm. Send an email to info@oregoncampuscompact.org  expressing your interest in the Concordia University position.

Elementary School Site Coordinator (AmeriCorps) 

About the Organization:Sports4Kids is a nonprofit that provides safe, healthy playtime at low-income schools to create a positive environment for learning and teaching. Our recipe for rescuing recess and making play a part of every day has transformed more than 170 schools across the country. We put trained adults on the playground to introduce classic games that are disappearing from schoolyards, like kickball and four-square, as well as new games designed to build leadership and foster teamwork. When Sports4Kids partners with a school, not only are kids more physically active, but the whole school day goes better. That’s why the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation calls Sports4Kids “America’s best investment in healthy kids and healthy schools.” 

About AmeriCorps:AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 75,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.  AmeriCorps programs focus on work to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Program Duties (if applicable):Planning and implementing sports and play based programming during recess, in school and after school hours at a public elementary school. ·         Recess - create a safe and inclusive playground yard and be a significant presence on the yard by organizing and playing large games with 20+ students as well as role modeling positive behavior·         Junior Coach Program – organize a youth leadership program by facilitating trainings and working with teachers and staff·         Class Game Time - lead individual classes in skills building, cooperative games, and activities to increase awareness of rules and boundaries at recess·         After School Program – organize a homework/snack and a physical activity period for around 20 students focusing on building a community as well as reinforcing the Sports4Kids philosophy·         Interscholastic leagues - recruit and coach students for developmental sports leagues.  This includes building a school community and coordinating volunteers Administrative Duties:·        Maintain communication between Sports4Kids staff, school staff, teachers, families, and volunteers·        Collect and maintain paperwork including organizing daily, weekly, and monthly schedules and timesheets·        Collect and maintain paperwork and data for various grant requirements 

Qualifications:·        Demonstrated experience leading groups of children with the ability to engage and inspire youth·        Ability/Willingness to commit to completion of 1700 during the program year (40+ hours/week of service, including participating in occasional night and weekend service opportunities such as community service projects)·        Motivated self-starter with clear and open communication skills ·        Humorous and playful with ability to set clear goals and follow through with flexible and creative problem solving tools ·        Conceptual ability for the larger perspective with a strong attention to detail and multi-tasking·        Experience interacting with diverse communities and the ability to integrate into and existing school community·        Knowledge of computer and internet based programs for use in communication and grant requirements·        Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written 

Benefits:·        Individuals will be enrolled as AmeriCorps service members (info at www.americorps.org).·        $22,800 living stipend for the 10 month period·        Education Award of $4,725  for use at Title IV institutions or to pay back qualified student loans (pending completion of a minimum 1700 hours of service)·        Health plan includes medical benefits·        Possible reimbursement of childcare expenses To Apply:·        Go to www.Sports4Kids.org·        Click the “Join Our Team” tab·        Follow the Site Coordinator positions link to fill out the online application

Sports4Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer

AmeriCorps*VISTAFor over 40 years, members of AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) have actively served low-income areas by mobilizing people, businesses and organizations with the goal of creating sustainable healthy communities.  The mission of AmeriCorps*VISTA has not changed since mandated by Congress in 1964, “AmeriCorps*VISTA builds permanent infrastructure in non-profit organizations to help them more effectively bring individuals and communities out of poverty.”   

Overview of the Summer Associates ProgramORCC Summer VISTA Corps Members will serve for 10-weeks in programs that aim to prepare at-risk rising 9th graders for a successful transition into high school.  The members will serve as either Program Assistants, providing academic support (tutoring) and general program support at their placement sites, or as Field Trip Coordinators, organizing college and career visits for participants.  These full-time positions will start on or around June 15th. 

All Summer Associates will attend a pre-service orientation on Friday, June 12^th.

As a Summer Associate, your contributions will have an impact on those being served.   

General Eligibility

• Summer Associates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of placement
• Be a U.S. Citizen, National or Legal Resident
• Able to commit and serve on a full-time basis for 10 weeks
• Not listed on the National Sex Offenders Public Registry

Experience working with youth and some college education are preferred qualifications.  Benefits and SupportIn addition to making a credible effort to help people and communities escape poverty, Summer Associates receive benefits and support during and after successful completion of summer service.  Associates are eligible to receive:

• A $1,000 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or a $200 summer stipend
• On-site orientation and training
• A living allowance to cover necessities during service
• Involvement in the AmeriCorps*VISTA Alumni Network and eCommunity

How to Get Involved We will have two recruitment sessions on April 27^th at Portland State and on April 28^th (location TBD) from 5:00-7pm. Students will get details of the program, have an interview with Oregon Campus Compact, and will be able to circulate through a “service fair” featuring the placement sites. At the end of the evening, the candidates will turn in their cover letter and resume along with their site preferences. From there, ORCC will screen the members and make referrals to the sites for site interviews. Extra info. sessions will be planned, as needed. To learn more about the Oregon Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA Summer Associate Program and to RSVP for an information session, visit www.oregoncampuscompact.org or contact Elizabeth at 503-725-2659 or Elizabeth@oregoncampuscompact.org.

RIGLER ELEMENTARY- SUN PROGRAM 

5401 NE Prescott St
Portland, OR 97218

CONTACT: Scott Ferguson

Email: sferguson@cu-portland.edu

Phone: 530.493.6232

JOB DESCRIPTION

Whereby the institution will recruit Concordia students that are eligible for FWS and will work with these guidelines:

1. The student worker will tutor or mentor students selected by the organization who are behind their peers or in a position of disadvantage.
2. The student worker can work within the confines of any preexisting tutoring/mentoring program guidelines of the organization.
3. The student worker will be trained to understand the program and safety procedures of the organization.
4. The student worker will hold a position of responsibility to the students and staff at the school from which they serve.  The worker will be held accountable for punctuality, professionalism, and hours worked as set by the institution and the organization.

HOURS

During periods of regular enrollment, students employed under this agreement may work no more than twenty (20) hours per week. When classes are not in session (during vacation breaks or summer), students may work forty (40) hours or more per week.

Students can only be paid for hours actually worked and may not be paid for lunch, vacation, holiday, sick days, or other hours not actually worked.  When a students accumulated gross earnings reach his/her FWS award, (s)he must stop working under this agreement.

Student will be made available to the organization by the institution as the institution shall determine for performance of specific work assignments.  Students may be removed from work on a particular assignment of the organization by the institution, either on its own initiative or at the request of the organization.

Transportation for students to and from their work assignments will not be provided by either the institution or the organization. In the event of injury incurred by a student employee while acting within the scope of his/hers duties, the institution shall resume responsibility as employer.

Compensation for work performed on a project under this agreement will be disbursed –and all payments due as an employer’s contribution under state and federal social security laws, or under any other applicable laws, will be made by the institution.

The student will be paid by the institution based on the established hourly rate (current minimum wage) and number of hours worked.  A written record of hours worked is to be submitted by the organization to the institution on a regular basis in accordance with a schedule issued annually by the institution.  At the institution’s request, the organization agrees to confirm those hours by an authorized signature of an Organization official on verification statement before the institution will release payments to the student employed under this agreement.