What are the responsibilities and job description for the HandsOn VISTA - Phoenix Libraries - College Depot position at AmeriCorps?
Serve with the Phoenix Libraries – College Depot as a part of the HandsOn VISTA Team! 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 TO THIS POSITION 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 Phoenix Libraries – College Depot to expand access to education by building a sustainable reengagement & apprenticeship program! According to a survey from The U.S. Census Bureau, “In 2023, about four percent of the people with a Bachelor's degree or higher were living below the poverty line in the United States. This is far below the poverty rate of those without a high school diploma, which was 25.1 percent in 2023”. The successful applicant will develop the foundation for College Depot programs. You will do this by researching best practices, develop tools/ resources, & build initial partnerships with schools & community organizations. The member will pilot outreach/ engagement strategies, establish data tracking systems, & create templates for participant onboarding & program operations. The future member should have some background in education or related fields. Spanish &/or a knowledge on education is preferred but not required.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Training , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Stipend .
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 :
Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Community Organization , Conflict Resolution , Team Work , General Skills , Communications , Education , Recruitment .
Community Organization , Conflict Resolution , Team Work , General Skills , Communications , Education , Recruitment .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
HandsOn VISTA - Phoenix Libraries - College Depot
Program Start/End Date
05/05/2025 - 05/04/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
ARIZONA Phoenix/Mesa
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 02/17/2025 To 03/28/2025
Contact
Epiphany Jones
1125 E Southern Ave
Mesa AZ 85204
6238886389
epiphany@handsonphoenix.org
https://www.handsonphoenix.org/beavista
Listing ID
125735
