Engage NJ sponsors the largest higher education VISTA program in New Jersey, called ENGAGECorps. ENGAGECorps VISTA Program aims to get students to and through college successfully, in particular, those from disadvantaged backgrounds. There are four main VISTA cohorts that will focus on the following impact areas – #1) build the capacity of high school tutoring and mentoring programs, #2) develop 21st century workplace skills and a statewide student success network, #3) expand the network of campus-based community centers that tackle food and housing insecurity, mental health, provide professional attire, and other student challenges, and #4) build the capacity for environmental stewardship and builds knowledge about climate change.
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Member Duties : Regularly collect and evaluate data on performance measures across the ENGAGECorps program; develop and implement a streamlined communications plan program wide- internally and externally- for various stakeholders; contribute to member development activities such as planning and co-hosting workshops both virtually and in-person; with direction from the Program Manager - support the implementation and roll out of a sustainable fundraising & resource development plan for ENGAGECorps' focus/ project areas and its measurable community impact in order to scale up the corps; help VISTA members close out their service term by facilitating the submission of future plan forms, exit documentation, collecting/reviewing site sustainability plans by VISTAs, gathering final performance measures reports, assisting continuing members, and co-plan/host end-of-term activities.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Federal Student Loan Postponement , Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training .
For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
Terms
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas
Community and Economic Development , Health , Community Outreach , Hunger , Environment , Education , Children/Youth .
Skills
Conflict Resolution , Leadership , Recruitment , Computers/Technology , Business/Entrepreneur , Public Speaking , Teaching/Tutoring , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Team Work , General Skills , Communications , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Education .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders
Program
Engage NJ Fundraising VISTA Leader
Program Start/End Date
08/26/2024 - 08/22/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations NEW JERSEY New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)