NYCC AmeriCorps Program Coordinator

New York Campus Compact (NYCC) anticipates hiring an AmeriCorps Program Coordinator no later than June 29, 2012. While the position is located in Ithaca, NY, the Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing two important programs that NYCC offers its member campuses across the State -- VISTA Campus/Community Collaborators and the NYCC Education Award Program. The Program Coordinator’s responsibilities include: working closely with the NYCC Administrative Assistant on administrative/fiscal matters; sustaining relationships with VISTA members and their host sites; maintaining relationships with the NY Community and National Service/National Corporation for National and Community Service offices and current and prospective affinity organizations, potential partners and funding sources.

If you have a bachelor’s degree and experience with AmeriCorps programs, please send a letter outlining your interest in the position along with your resume to: New York Campus Compact, ATTN: Program Coordinator Position, 95 Brown Road Box 1006, Ithaca, NY  14850. No phone inquiries, please.

NYCC is Seeking a VISTA Leader

New York Campus Compact is seeking a dynamic VISTA Leader to support and enhance current VISTA programming for our 14-member team.

New York Campus Compact has been partnering with the AmeriCorps VISTA Program since 2003 in order to assist member campuses in developing deep, meaningful campus/community partnerships. VISTAs play pivotal roles in helping colleges and universities address community needs, develop leadership among their students, and improve collaborations between the institution and the community.

The VISTA Leader's duties include:

·         Providing ongoing support of current VISTA members

·         Coordinating and implementing training opportunities for VISTA members (including 3 conferences and a webinar series)

·         Supporting the development of a new community-based VISTA program by completing research and developing marketing materials

·         Enhancing relationships with NYCC VISTA Alumni by coordinating alumni networking events

·         Develop an alumni database

·          Implement a new mentoring program whereby current VISTA members are matched with NYCC VISTA alumni

Required Qualifications:

• 1 year of previous experience serving as an Americorps VISTA

• Bachelor’s degree
• Community service experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Motivated, independent worker
• Valid driver’s license

Desired functions and qualifications:

• Comfortable public speaking
• Event planning and program management
• Volunteer management experience
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations

Additional Benefits :
NYCC’s VISTA Leader will receive a bi-weekly living allowance totaling $13,524 over the course of the year. We are also pleased to offer a generous housing subsidy of $3,600! Upon successful completion, choose either an education award of $5,550 to use toward educational loans or future educational expenses or a cash stipend of $3,000. The VISTA Leader may put any qualifying loans in forbearance during the term of service; any accrued interest will be paid off by AmeriCorps at the end of the term. Health insurance and workers’ compensation are provided at no extra cost, and there are numerous professional development opportunities.  Term of service for NYCC’s VISTA Leader is June 2012 to June 2013.

Applications for NYCC's 2012-2013 AmeriCorps VISTA Program can be found at: http://My.AmeriCorps.Gov
- click on the "Search Listings" Link (below password box)
- Program Name: NYCC