Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Community Programs Management

Manages the following YGP community programs and events including managing supplies, recruiting volunteers/participants, scheduling with staff, marketing/public relations, and evaluating program inputs/outputs:

  • Weed ‘N’ Feeds
  • Volunteer Program
  • Community Kitchen Rentals
  • Various community events and meetings

Public Program Development & General Organizational Capacity Building

  • Design and implement new visible and inclusive educational resources for all ages and populations in the region
  • Assist in developing new partnerships in the community to support existing and future programs and events
  • Continue ongoing outreach to the community and YGP stakeholders through various platforms
  • Collaborate in developing YGP’s CRM database, re-branding, and public image campaign
  • Assist with grant-writing and fundraising events – occasionally beyond standard work week hours

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Experience in volunteer management, non-profit work, and/or community development
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Strengths in time management, delegating tasks, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills in various scenarios and across all populations
  • Experience in data collection, participation tracking, and evaluation.
  • Involvement in community event coordination
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, and other social media platforms

How to Apply:

Compensation Information:

Benefits:

  • VISTA members are expected to work 40 hours per week
  • End of service award ($5,920 education award voucher or approximately $1,800 cash stipend)
  • Living allowance ($472.22/every other week)
  • Healthcare allowance/ Child care (if applicable)
  • Relocation/settling in allowance
  • Non-competitive eligibility status for federal jobs (ie for 1 year after service VISTAs can be non-competitively selected for federal jobs, like those with the Park Service, BLM, or other agencies.  Applicants do not have to compete, and the hiring process can be much easier!)
  • For more info visit https://www.vistacampus.gov/in-service/benefits-service