AmeriCorps VISTA Program Specialist Montana Campus Compact

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Montana Campus Compact (MTCC)
invites applications for an
AmeriCorps VISTA Program Specialist
to join their team. The AmeriCorps VISTA Program Specialist is a grant-funded position and is responsible for co-leading candidate recruitment for MTCC’s AmeriCorps National Service programming, training implementation and program evaluation for the MTCC AmeriCorps VISTA program. The role works as part of a team, with significant responsibility and leadership roles. MTCC hosts approximately forty AmeriCorps VISTA members each year, including yearlong and summer members serving throughout Montana in the areas of capacity building for MTCC’s signature anti-poverty work, including postsecondary education access, college completion, and climate resiliency.
The AmeriCorps VISTA Program Specialist co-leads a robust candidate recruitment processes for AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA programs, in conjunction with AmeriCorps Program Specialist, including;
Spearheads local, regional and statewide marketing and outreach
Creates web-based opportunity posts and advertising (via AmeriCorps.gov, social media channels, mtcompact.org, Peace Corps, Compact.org, idealist, etc.)
Writes and submits service opportunity listings within the Egrants management system, communicating with the funder for ensure approval
Holds new applicant intake interviews, reference checks, assignment to service sites, marketing, etc
Communicates and cultivates relationships among faculty and staff from postsecondary academic programs which share focuses with the AmeriCorps VISTA program (e.g., English, history, community engagement, environmental studies, Native American Studies, Political Science, etc.)
Seeks out and secures new and appropriate avenues for candidate recruitment
Manages all logistical needs for VISTA-related training and special programmatic events, including
Leads semi-annual Community Building Institute, including presenter recruitment, publicizing the event, registration, and **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Micro-credentialing process
Researches negotiates, and secures contracts with vendors/professionals for goods and services
Co-leads all logistical needs for joint AmeriCorps member in-person and virtual training events in conjunction with AmeriCorps Program Specialist
Evaluates the AmeriCorps VISTA program for efficacy and success of the interventions outlined in the AmeriCorps VISTA grant
Recruits, trains, and supervises work-study students each academic year
Required Skills
Professional experience in a nonprofit and/or higher education setting;
Program and/or project leadership and management experience;
Strong organizational skills;
Understanding of adult learning theory, situational leadership, and effective facilitation;
Knowledge of volunteer recruitment;
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including excellent public speaking skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations and stakeholders;
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with office hardware (computers, telephones, printers, scanners) and software, including the following Microsoft products: Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher and Access;
Ability to work in a team setting;
Knowledge about Montana culture and communities, including experience in the higher education and nonprofit sectors;
Ability to travel throughout the state;
Ability to work independently and maintain consistent office hours, between 8:00 AM and 5:00PM, Monday through Friday, throughout the calendar year (including summers).
Minimum Required Experience
High School diploma and two (2) years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, social science, public administration, or a related field
Two (2) years of relevant work experience
National Service (i.e. AmeriCorps, VISTA, Peace Corps) experience
Evaluation experience
About Campus Compact
and UM
Montana Campus Compact (MTCC) advances the public purposes of colleges and universities by deepening their ability to improve community life and to educate students for civic and social responsibility. As a statewide network of campuses, MTCC engages students, faculty, administrators, and community volunteers to address critical community needs through strong campus-community partnerships. Hosted by **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., the MTCC Network Office facilitates the work of Campus Compact institutions throughout Montana by securing funding, administering programs, organizing training, and providing technical support for program participants, grantees, and partners.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action
: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
To learn more about **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
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City of Missoula
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Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
The State of Montana
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Position Details
Position Title:
AmeriCorps VISTA Program Specialist (Program Coordinator II)
Position Number:
NEW
Department:
Montana Campus Compact
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year
Salary:
$17.085/hr-
Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan
, email the
Compensation Department
Union Affiliation:
FOCUS-MFPE
Probationary Period:
Six months minimum
Benefits Include
Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:
References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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