AmeriCorps VISTA - Wabash College Community Collaboration

About the Position

Join our team at Wabash College as an AmeriCorps VISTA member! Be part of a dedicated group committed to making a profound impact in rural and low-income communities. As a VISTA member, you'll engage in meaningful work that addresses the root causes of poverty and helps build a brighter future for individuals and families in need. The VISTA member will focus on supporting the sector by connecting Wabash College's people, programs, and places with the community's nonprofit ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

- Create College network mapping and activation

- Provide volunteer coordination between campus partners

- Promote opportunities for community programming

- Develop engagement while streamlining mini-grant processes

- Develop resources for a nonprofit learning series and other professional development curriculum in partnership with the Montgomery County Community Foundation

- Use collected data to inform best practices

About Wabash College

Founded in 1832, Wabash is a liberal arts college whose mission is to educate men to think critically, act responsibly, lead effectively, and live humanely. The College is located near downtown Crawfordsville, an Indiana Stellar Communities city of approximately 16,000.

Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor's degree (preferred)

- Experience: Foundation relations, volunteer management, or nonprofit sector administration (preferred)

Skills

- Problem-solving

- Strong organization

- High level of attention to detail and accuracy

- Ability to maintain confidentiality

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively

- Ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks

- Working knowledge of computer software related to word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

VISTA Terms and Benefits

- Full-time (40 hours/week), one-year commitment

- Monthly living allowance of $1,755.32

- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award ($6,895) or end-of-service cash stipend ($1,800) upon successful completion of service

- Housing and meal plan provided (for qualified applicants)

- Health coverage (for members and eligible dependents)

- Relocation allowance (if eligible)

- Child care assistance (if eligible)

- Student loan forbearance or deferment (if eligible)

- Professional development training

- Mileage reimbursement for service-related travel

- Networking opportunities and career development

- Non-competitive eligibility for federal government positions upon completion of service

- Opportunity to make a significant impact in the community

Additional Benefits

- Access to Wabash College facilities (e.g., library, fitness center)

- Opportunity to participate in campus events and activities

- Beautiful campus setting with nearby state parks for outdoor recreation

- Supportive work environment focused on community engagement and social impact

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,755.32 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Crawfordsville, IN 47933: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person