NC Campus Compact is now
accepting applications from candidates for a 2015-2016 NC Campus Compact
AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader. VISTA Leaders work with the VISTA program coordinator
to support NC Campus Compact VISTAs serving in community that addresses local
needs in one of three areas: education (K-12 success or access to
post-secondary education), economic opportunity (housing or financial
literacy), or healthy futures (food security). NC Campus Compact VISTA members work to develop partnerships between universities and community partners that address these issues by mobilizing campus resources, including student volunteers, faculty and staff expertise, or financial/in-kind contributions. Please click here to learn about our 2015-2016 VISTA members and projects.
To apply and learn more about the process please click here.
The VISTA Leader will support the current cohort of 17 VISTA members whose terms began in August 2015. The VISTA Leader will play a key role in recruiting new members for the 2016-2017 year. Other duties include, but are not limited to, advising members to ensure VISTA project success; managing performance measurement system for monthly VISTA reporting, providing summaries, and assisting with submission of CNCS reporting; enhancing member communication with calls, emails, and site visits; and co-coordinating training and presentations.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have one full year of prior VISTA service to apply. Strong candidates will have: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree; experience with college service programs and programs serving low-income adults and/or youth; strong writing and organizational skills; knowledge of social media platforms and MS Office products. The VISTA Leader role demands passion for the VISTA mission of fighting poverty and for the Campus Compact vision of higher education as a path to active citizenship. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have permanent legal resident status. The VISTA Leader will serve at the Compact’s office in Elon, NC, on the campus of Elon University. Elon University is a selective, independent university renowned as a national model for engaged learning. Learn more at www.nccampuscompact.org.
CNCS benefits include: Education award upon successful completion of service, health coverage, living allowance, professional development, relocation allowance, childcare assistance if eligible. NC Campus Compact offers an additional living stipend to support the VISTA Leader.
The start date for the position is flexible, but is expected to be be filled by mid-January. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
In addition to the online application, please send a letter of interest and a current resume to Program Coordinator Carolyn Byrne at cbyrne3@elon.edu.
