What are the responsibilities and job description for the HandsOn VISTA -City of Phoenix- S’edav Va’aki Museum position at AmeriCorps?
Serve with the City of Phoenix - S’edav Va’aki Museum as a part of the HandsOn VISTA Team! To learn more ABOUT THE SITE AND THE ROLE: see ‘Members Duties’ below. About HandsOn Greater Phoenix: For nearly 30 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix has worked with nonprofits, Title I schools, neighborhood associations and government entities to assess and meet the volunteer needs of the Greater Phoenix area. The HandsOn VISTA program supports members at multiple placement sites across the valley. Our VISTA members enable our community service partners to expand capacity and build infrastructure by creating the processes and tools needed to effectively access and utilize valuable resources. HandsOn VISTA members will improve capacity for leading communities during and beyond their terms of service by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to volunteering, civic engagement, and other areas. In addition to the site-specific work of the individual role all of our VISTA members: participate in 2 AmeriCorps of Service, lead projects at 2 HandsOn community service days, attend monthly VISTA team trainings with the other HandsOn VISTA members, and monthly community volunteering project opportunities. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS FOR POSITIONS ARE BEING CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION. VISIT https://www.handsonphoenix.org/beaVISTA FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Member Duties : Join the S’edav Va’aki Museum in the heart of Phoenix that is committed to providing engaging educational programs to all ages & backgrounds! 12 out of 14 schools in Phoenix Arizona are Title I Schools (PHX Schools 2025). The successful applicant will develop positive relationships with nearby school districts & create capacity for increased educational programming for local school children in poverty to learn about history they otherwise may not have access to. The VISTA member will have active involvement in evaluating informal education programming, capacity building related program development, increasing business communication. You will do this by evaluating the efficiency the Cholla Buds pen pal program, the SVM Cipher activity & the Teen Volunteer program, & further research in youth-focused recruitment strategies to support the program. The future member should have some background in volunteer support. Spanish &/or a knowledge of museums is preferred but not required.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
None
None
Skills :
Team Work , Leadership , Community Organization , Youth Development , Fine Arts/Crafts , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Education .
Team Work , Leadership , Community Organization , Youth Development , Fine Arts/Crafts , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Education .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
HandsOn VISTA -City of Phoenix- S’edav Va’aki Museum
Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025 - 06/01/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
ARIZONA Phoenix/Mesa
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 02/01/2025 To 04/25/2025
Contact
Epiphany Jones
1125 E Southern Ave
Mesa AZ 85204
6238886389
epiphany@handsonphoenix.org
https://www.handsonphoenix.org/beavista
Listing ID
126174
