Join Now - KsCC AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader
Become a change agent in higher education. Work with Kansas Campus Compact to connect colleges with communities, engage students in civic learning, and help solve society's most pressing needs.
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Applicants must have successfully completed a term of service as an AmeriCorps*VISTA Member or Peace Corps Volunteer to apply to the VISTA Leader position.
Member Benefits
- $4,725 Education Award or End-of-Service stipend of $2,400
- Student loan forbearance or deferment
- Health benefits
- Paid housing (furnished studio apartment)
- Living allowance
- Relocation allowance
- Personal and professional training
- The opportunity to help our communities
- The appeal of being part of a national movement
- Training in job skills and career networking opportunities
- The chance to apply education and experience to help communities
Paid studio apartment housing
This apartment has lots of windows and great light, which these pictures might not capture.
Front entrance of the apartment building |
Back entrance of the building |
Balcony doors in living room |
Kitchen and dining area |
View from the balcony
Apartment Description:
Fully furnished
Pay only for electricity (under $20.00/month)
Hardwood floor
Walk-in closet
3rd floor
Brick chimney
French doors/balcony
Fun and spacious kitchen
Wonderful landlord and quiet neighbors
Location:
Quiet neighborhood
10 min walk to K-State Student Union (shuttle service directly to office)
2 min walk to City Park (includes tennis courts, baseball fields, swimming pool, concert hall, ice rink)
10 min walk to the city trails
7 min walk to food store
12 min walk to recreation center
20 min walk / 10 min bike to office
Program Description
The Kansas Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA Project helps colleges and universities to better respond to pressing issues facing low-income communities by improving the quality of campus community service and civic learning programs, and by increasing the number of students coordinating programs and directly serving in the community. KsCC VISTA Leader will serve full-time for one year, working with a growing team of 12 VISTA Members. During this year of service the KsCC VISTA Leader will support Kansas Campus Compact and host-sites in their efforts to market their AmeriCorps*VISTA positions, recruit members, and build public awareness of poverty in Kansas; assist with planning and conducting on-site orientation and training for new members and provide members with weekly guidance and attention; and help develop effectiveness and esprit de corps among individuals serving in the Kansas Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA Project.
KsCC AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader Position Description
Required Qualifications:
- The individual must have served and successfully completed a term of service as an AmeriCorps*VISTA member, or as a Peace Corps Volunteer
- B.A. or B.S. in a relevant field
Effective communication skills, particularly via E-mail and telephone - Self-motivated, able to handle multiple on-going projects, and need minimal supervision
- Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet/database software, internet and email
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in developing effective campus-community partnerships
- Experience coordinating and/or participating in service-learning and/or community service efforts
- Experience in training, facilitation, and strong public speaking skills
Training Opportunities: AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader Training provided by CNCS, and ongoing training and professional development opportunities provided by Kansas Campus Compact, the Kansas Volunteer Commission, and other program partners.
Subsistence Allowance: $1009/month and an Education Award of $4,725 OR End-of-Service Stipend of $2,400 ($1,200 for Peace Corp members). (Health care and childcare are provided if necessary). **Housing is provided.**
Location: The KsCC VISTA Leader will serve in the Kansas Campus Compact office on the campus of Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, and will support VISTA Members serving six or more campus sites across the state.
The KsCC VISTA Leader plays a vital role in providing support in each of the following areas:
- Recruitment and Public Awareness: The KsCC VISTA Leader supports Kansas Campus Compact and host sites in their efforts to market their AmeriCorps*VISTA positions, recruit members, and build public awareness of poverty in Kansas.
- Member Support: The KsCC VISTA Leader will assist with planning and conducting on-site orientation and training for new members and provide members with weekly guidance and attention. VISTA Leaders support VISTA Team Members and help them overcome many of the on-site barriers that may lead to early-termination.
- Member Performance: The KsCC VISTA Leader helps develop effectiveness and esprit de corps among individuals serving in the Kansas Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA Project.
Specific activities to be performed by the KsCC VISTA Leader may include the following:
- developing and expanding host-site VISTA programs;
- recruiting, screening, and training KsCC VISTA Members;
- creating a support network for KsCC VISTA Team Members;
- providing personal support such as locating housing for VISTA Members relocating to serve;
- Leaders will assist Members in the development of campus-community partnerships;
- promoting information sharing and resource building among VISTA Members and programs;
- assisting VISTA Supervisors in the development/implementation of on-site orientation training;
- developing in-service training modules and opportunities for KsCC VISTA Members;
- fundraising, writing grants, and conducting broad-based public awareness campaigns.
Eligibility:
- Must have successfully completed a prior AmeriCorps*VISTA or Peace Corps term of service
- U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the U.S.
- 18 yrs or older
- *Must make 12 month commitment to service
- **VISTA members may not have other outside commitments (i.e. school, second job, etc.)
*AmeriCorps*VISTA service is a one-year commitment. Members are expected to serve 12 months, full-time, excluding pre-service orientation. AmeriCorps*VISTA service is unique in that it involves a full immersion in the project and community. This is not a 9-to-5 job. You are expected to be available for the needs of your community and project at all times. If an individual believes he or she cannot fulfill this commitment, that person should not become an AmeriCorps*VISTA member.
**While serving as an AmeriCorps*VISTA member full or part-time employment is prohibited and full or part-time enrollment in school is prohibited.
Apply Now! (Online applications are required)
**Please read the KsCC VISTA Guidelines prior to applying**To begin the application process visit AmeriCorps - Quick Search Form.
- Step 1: Select the state “Kansas” and Enter program ID KS311864-0 in “Key Word Search” and Click “Search”
- Step 2: Check “Details” for the position you are applying and Click “Show Details”
- Step 3: Check “Yes! I would like to apply for this program”
- Step 4: Click “Apply For Selected Program(s) “
- Step 5: Begin the application process**
**Kansas Campus Compact will not process your application until reference contact information and two reference letters are submitted. Contact your references to ensure they completed these tasks.
**When completing the “Reference Information” section of the application, please be sure to enter an email address for your reference if you expect the reference to complete the form electronically.
Questions should be directed to, kscc@ksu.edu or 785-532-3475
For more information about the KsCC VISTA Project, click here and also visit
the National AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader website.
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