{"id":753,"date":"2015-11-24T23:16:55","date_gmt":"2015-11-24T23:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/byuinternships.org\/?p=753"},"modified":"2015-11-24T23:19:37","modified_gmt":"2015-11-24T23:19:37","slug":"united-way-americorps-vista-position-outreach-vista","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/byuinternships.org\/?p=753","title":{"rendered":"United Way \u2013 Americorps VISTA Position \u2013 Outreach VISTA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>VISTA RECRUITMENT POSTING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec 7th<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Title:<\/strong> 2-1-1 Outreach VISTA<\/p>\n<p>Thirty-seven million Americans live in poverty. Through AmeriCorps VISTA, you can make a tangible difference. Become an AmeriCorps VISTA at the United Way of Utah County. AmeriCorps VISTA is a national program where community members have the opportunity to serve in local nonprofits for one year helping to eliminate poverty. In return for service, members receive a living allowance, health insurance and other benefits. An AmeriCorps VISTA position is open in Provo to help low income families and individuals through accessing United Way\u2019s 2-1-1 program. This position will primarily increase awareness of 2-1-1 and its programs for low-income families by developing and utilizing effective outreach methods to families, agencies, and community leaders. VISTA is needed to start on November 17th for a training that ends on November 20th. Position is one year starting with the pre-service orientation (expenses paid by the VISTA program) in Los Angeles. The position will continue the day after PSO at your organization.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> -Living Allowance ($973 a month pre-taxes), -At the end of year of service, the VISTA can choose an Education Award ($5,550) or End of Service Cash Stipend ($1,500)<br \/>\n-Health Coverage -Relocation Allowance -Childcare assistance if eligible<br \/>\n-Can count what hours you need of the position towards an internship Requirements: -Full-time service for one year without another job<br \/>\n-Cannot be a full-time student (since it is full-time work, this is too difficult) -Some college experience -At least 18 years of age -General office and computer skills<br \/>\n-Clear and effective communication skills<br \/>\n-The ability to present in front of large and small groups<br \/>\n-This job will require some local traveling, thus individual must have access to their own transportation. Gas is reimbursed per mileage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description:<\/strong><br \/>\n-Develop, plan and attend outreach presentations<br \/>\n-Provide in-person trainings for agencies and organizations about 2-1-1 and their services<br \/>\n-Explore additional methods of outreach to include various populations in our community<br \/>\n-Attend various community coalitions and meetings as a 2-1-1 representative<br \/>\n-Work closely with 2-1-1 Manager and 2-1-1 Outreach Specialist to develop and carry out an annual outreach plan<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information:<\/strong> contact Kellie Oler at kellieo@unitedwayuc.org or 801-691-5311.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>TO APPLY:<\/strong><\/span> Email resume and cover letter to Kellie Oler at kellieo@unitedwayuc.org <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">by December 7<\/span><\/strong>. An online application with AmeriCorps is also required after the interview process is complete.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazysocialbuttons\" data-float=\"left\" data-buttons=\"google,twitter,facebook\" data-twshareurl=\"http:\/\/byuinternships.org\/?p=753\" data-twtext=\"\" data-shareurl=\"http:\/\/byuinternships.org\/?p=753\" data-fbhideflyout=\"false\" data-backgroundtype=\"light\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VISTA RECRUITMENT POSTING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec 7th Title: 2-1-1 Outreach VISTA Thirty-seven million Americans live in poverty. Through AmeriCorps VISTA, you can make a tangible difference. Become an AmeriCorps VISTA at the United Way of Utah County. 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