Community Outreach, Development, and Language Access VISTA

Mission

The mission of the Portland Public Schools is to ensure a challenging, relevant, and joyful education that empowers every learner to make a difference in the world. We build relationships among families, educators, and the community to promote the healthy development and academic achievement of every learner.

Objectives

The AmeriCorps VISTA member’s service is driven by our organization’s mission to ensure equal access to educational opportunities that address poverty in our community. We will support language minority students in their post-secondary aspirations and guide them through that process during their secondary career. We will engage parents and community members from underrepresented groups through volunteerism and participation in workshop sessions for parents and community partners on issues related to raising children in today’s world. We will partner with community-based organizations in bringing their programs to expand learning opportunities for both students and parents. This is a full-time, in-person role.

Responsibilities

1. Organize and coordinate events and activities for fundraising, parent engagement, community outreach, and assist on related marketing and communication activities.
2. Recruit, orient, and train program volunteers.
3. Seek community-based organizations that can become partners in delivering program activities.
4. Manage data and information collected through events, activities, and volunteer engagement.
5. Contribute to problem solving and strategy by thinking through complex circumstances and assisting stakeholders in finding inclusive solutions.

AmeriCorps VISTA Benefits

Stipend of $1,755 per month throughout the 12 month term

Choice of $6,495 education award or $1,800 cash stipend upon completion of service

Education award can be to pay off qualified loans, or for educational expenses

Forbearance of federally qualified student loans during service term (interest paid)

Health Benefits

20 days of sick and vacation leave

Flexible start date beginning December, 2024

To apply please send a resume to Colby Senior, senioc@portlandschools.org.