What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Schools Network VISTA-UWGLV position at AmeriCorps?
All United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley AmeriCorps VISTA assignments will expand capacity towards population level goals across the region. UWGLV strives to create population level change in areas of education, community stability, healthy aging to ensure individuals who experience crisis have the supports they need to rebound. The UWGLV VISTA project focuses on strengthening the networks of providers that deliver services to address concerns and through working with UWGLV staff they support the efforts across all three-issue areas. VISTAs address issues at the programmatic and system levels seeking to identify and deal with the root causes by utilizing the collective impact framework.
Member Duties : The UWGLV LV Community Schools Network VISTA will support the Lehigh Valley Community Schools Network by researching best practices, collecting data, and developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the strategic plan. They will review and identify data collection tools across community school sites, standardize these methods, and train coordinators and partners on the new SOPs. Additionally, the VISTA will collaborate with United Way's marketing and resource development teams to share success stories from Lehigh Valley Community Schools. This position is based at the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley in Allentown, PA.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Homelessness , Community Outreach , Housing , Health , Children/Youth , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community and Economic Development , Education , Hunger .
Homelessness , Community Outreach , Housing , Health , Children/Youth , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community and Economic Development , Education , Hunger .
Skills :
Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Youth Development , Leadership , Urban Planning , Teaching/Tutoring , Communications , Education , Public Speaking , Social Services , General Skills , Counseling , Computers/Technology , Recruitment , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Public Health , Team Work , Conflict Resolution .
Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Youth Development , Leadership , Urban Planning , Teaching/Tutoring , Communications , Education , Public Speaking , Social Services , General Skills , Counseling , Computers/Technology , Recruitment , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Public Health , Team Work , Conflict Resolution .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Community Schools Network VISTA-UWGLV
Program Start/End Date
07/28/2025 - 07/27/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City
Accepting Applications
From 03/20/2025 To 01/31/2026
Contact
Jennifer Nicolosi
1110 American Pkwy NE
Allentown PA 18109
16108075741
jennifern@unitedwayglv.org
unitedwayglv.org
Listing ID
119575
