BGCIC AmeriCorps VISTA Leader

Overview

AmeriCorps VISTA leader program is open to members who have completed at least one year of full-time service with AmeriCorps or Peace Corps. Leaders work to expand and build capacity of individual members, guiding VISTA members serving across Indian Country through their year of service.

Leaders have demonstrated leadership qualities and skills during their service and are prepared to accept a new level of responsibility.

VISTA Leader will serve as recruiter, coordinator, trainer, mentor, and resource provider with the goals of strengthening our VISTA Members and overall project. The VISTA Leader will support the recruitment of high-quality VISTA members, facilitate orientations and training for the VISTA Team, provide mentorship and resources to VISTAs, expand the VISTA program to meet emerging community needs, and document processes to enhance project sustainability.

The BGCIC VISTA Leader will be based at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Office and will work a hybrid schedule to support the BGCIC VISTA Members serving Clubs that reside on Native Lands.

The VISTA Leader will collaborate closely with the Director of Federal Grants – CNCS to facilitate a range of activities related to the recruitment, promotion, and onboarding of AmeriCorps VISTA Members as well a fulfilling their respective VISTA Assignment Description.

Responsibilities

• VISTA Leader will actively participate in the outreach and selection process to identify qualified VISTA candidates. This would include screening applications, scheduling and participating in interviews.

• VISTA Leader will Engage in promotional efforts to raise awareness of the AmeriCorps VISTA Program. This could involve creating marketing materials, organizing information sessions, and leveraging social media and other platforms to showcase the benefits and impact of the program.

• VISTA Leader will assist in the transition of VISTA Members into their roles. This may encompass developing and distributing orientation materials, coordinationg training sessions and proving ongoing support during their initial days and throughout their service.

Qualifications

● Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. ● Demonstrated ability to organize, direct, plan and coordinate operations in a multi-unit organization. ● Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem solving, decision making, delegation. ● Strong communication skills, both oral and written; ability to speak effectively and persuasively to groups and individuals. ● Demonstrated competency and ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Resumes Should be Emailed To fjones@bgca.org