What are the responsibilities and job description for the RLV Community Outreach VISTA-UWGLV position at AmeriCorps?
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) is committed to improving lives and community conditions. We strive to create population level change in the areas of education, community stability, and healthy aging and ensure individuals who experience crises have the supports they need to rebound. We focus on strengthening the networks of providers that deliver services to address these concerns and through staff of UWGLV who lead efforts across all three-issue areas, we address issues at the programmatic and systemic levels seeking to identify and deal with the root causes. We utilize the collective impact framework as a method for this problem solving of complex social issues and we embrace and promote practices as an asset towards creating positive change.
Member Duties : The Resilient Lehigh Valley Community Outreach VISTA will collaborate with the Resilient Lehigh Valley team and community partners to foster a trauma-informed, resilient community. The VISTA will engage local faith groups, community organizations, agencies, and parent groups to gather feedback and assess the impact of Resilient LV. They will conduct focus groups and interviews to identify community needs, represent Resilient LV in meetings with key stakeholders, and assist with the evaluation of the program’s development. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of creating lasting change in the Lehigh Valley. This position is based at the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley in Allentown, PA.
Program Benefits : Training , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .
Terms :
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 , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Special Initiative: Promise Zones , Children/Youth , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach , Health , Community and Economic Development , Hunger , Education , Housing , Homelessness .
Special Initiative: Promise Zones , Children/Youth , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach , Health , Community and Economic Development , Hunger , Education , Housing , Homelessness .
Skills :
Recruitment , Youth Development , Public Speaking , Veterans , Writing/Editing , First Aid , Conflict Resolution , Education , Computers/Technology , Leadership , Counseling , Disaster Services , Community Organization , Urban Planning , Public Health , Social Services , Teaching/Tutoring , Communications , Non-Profit Management .
Recruitment , Youth Development , Public Speaking , Veterans , Writing/Editing , First Aid , Conflict Resolution , Education , Computers/Technology , Leadership , Counseling , Disaster Services , Community Organization , Urban Planning , Public Health , Social Services , Teaching/Tutoring , Communications , Non-Profit Management .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
RLV Community Outreach 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
114915
