What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Compact VISTA Roosevelt University position at AmeriCorps?
The Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA program places AmeriCorps VISTA members in full service with our campus and community partners for a one-year period. During this year, members spend 35 hours per week on their host site’s campus or with one of that campus’s community partners to work on building systems and programs that support low-income college students and community members. The VISTA member’s work is to build capacity, meaning that rather than directly serving the community, they’re enhancing or creating systems, structures, and resources that support the direct anti-poverty work. Campus Compact functions as the central VISTA program hub, performing program administration, offering training and support to VISTA members and their projects, and connecting the work happening in individual projects both to similar work happening nationwide and back to AmeriCorps. For detailed program information and FAQs, please visit our website.
Member Duties : Roosevelt University’s project builds awareness of resources for students experiencing basic needs insecurity. Students come from a variety of backgrounds, including within the City of Chicago. The project will be facilitated by a coordinated marketing and programming plan. Developing programming discussions for students by partnering with community-based groups for education and civic engagement opportunities will be emphasized. The student population is comprised of 42.5% of students who identify as first-generation, and 46% are Pell-eligible. The project's intended outcomes will be increased awareness of the impact of food insecurity, increased utilization of the Food and Hygiene Pantry, and development of connections to resources within the community. The project lead will create an evidence-based process for assessing implemented interventions.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Additional host site non-cash supportsl , Living Allowance , Housing , Health Coverage* , Training .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Health , Community Outreach , Hunger .
Education , Health , Community Outreach , Hunger .
Skills :
Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Communications , Community Organization , Education .
Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Communications , Community Organization , Education .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Campus Compact VISTA Roosevelt University
Program Start/End Date
07/14/2025 - 07/13/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
ILLINOIS Chicago
Accepting Applications
From 03/18/2025 To 06/12/2025
Contact
Isabella McKinney
89 South St
Boston MA 02111
0000000000
vista@compact.org
https://tinyurl.com/y7hbam9m
Listing ID
123224
