Focus: HOPE Generation of Promise Program Coordinator VISTA

MUST REGISTER AND APPLY ON THE AMERICORPS WEBSITE:

https://tinyurl.com/VISTA-Register-and-Apply

1) Register on AmeriCorps Portal website

2) Create Application

3) Submit App to "Generation of Promise Coordinator at Focus: HOPE"

4) Email Rachel at rachel.sherman@focushope.edu and tell her your app is submitted!

AmeriCorps VISTAs (Volunteers on Service to America) spend one year building capacity for poverty alleviating organizations. They work 35 hours a week and may work a second job or take classes during their service term. VISTAs are paid a modest stipend bi-weekly, benefits, and upon completion of service have a choice between an education or cash award. For more information about VISTA visit https://tinyurl.com/AmeriCorps-VISTA-Info

About benefits: https://tinyurl.com/AmeriCorps-VISTA-Benefits

To be considered for this position you MUST register on the AmeriCorps website and fill out the online application at:

https://tinyurl.com/VISTA-Register-and-Apply

This VISTA position is being hosted at Focus: HOPE. For inquiries contact Focus: HOPE's VISTA Program Administrator, Rachel Sherman, via email: rachel.sherman@focushope.edu

Recruiting: 05/13/2022 - 06/10/2022

Term: 07/05/2022 – 07/06/2023 

Focus: HOPE's programs deliver workforce development training and education, early childhood education and asset-based community development work. These programs aim to create a pipeline of opportunity from cradle to post-secondary education. 

Member Duties : The Generation of Promise Program Coordinator VISTA will support the work of the Generation of Promise program (GoP). GoP is a ten-month experiential social justice educational program offered to high school juniors in Detroit and the metropolitan region. This VISTA would be supporting the GoP Program Manager to: - Support virtual program events, including monthly programming with local organizations and leaders; - Facilitate recruitment and outreach; - Organize alumni network relations; - Develop program curriculum; - Support evaluation tracking; - Update social media content; - Offer additional in-office support as needed. An ideal candidate is a creative self-starter and is enthusiastic about youth leadership and social justice education. More information about the Generation of Promise program can be found at www.generationofpromise.org. 

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training .   *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare 

Terms : Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .  

Service Areas : Children/Youth , Technology , Education .  

Skills : Communications , Education , Youth Development , Leadership , Computers/Technology .

Further inquiries, please contact: Rachel Sherman, rachel.sherman@focushope.edu

APPLY ON THE AMERICORPS WEBSITE: https://tinyurl.com/VISTA-Register-and-Apply