24-25-ACE-VISTA-Connect Center-Project Coordinator

The Center for Academic Community Engagement at Siena College (ACE) recruits candidates from around the United States to serve with community-based organizations that work to alleviate poverty in the Capital District. You will have the opportunity to work on capacity-building projects in education, health care, the environment, housing, criminal justice, and/or economic development. You will make an impact with a non-profit organization and the Capital Region by coordinating volunteer-led projects, conducting research, writing grants, and facilitating outreach. Based on your skills and interests, you will be matched with an organization for the year. You will be managed on-site by a supervisor, mentored by 2 VISTA Leaders, and trained by an experienced VISTA team. You will attend a Pre-Service Orientation, an On-Site Orientation, and ongoing training for your personal and professional growth. Additionally, our cohort model provides community and support to help you make the most of your service year experience. We are celebrating fifteen years of success and have had over 200 VISTAs complete the program. Become an ACE AmeriCorps VISTA Member and be a part of something bigger than yourself! NOTE: OUR VISTAs DO NOT LIVE ON CAMPUS AND ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE SIENA COLLEGE GRADS. AmeriCorps Living Allowance for the 24-25 service year is $22,882 ($877.66 bi-weekly). Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The goal of this position is to leave the Connect Center with engaging, well-ran, educational opportunities for local school children that follow best practices and serve as a model for similar centers. The VISTA serving as the Project Coordinator, will focus on: -Coordinating programs, communications, procedures and style guide. -Ensuring the sustainability of programs through volunteer recruitment and management. -Conducting data collection and assessments to support funding opportunities. -Creating digital flyers and brochures.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Free Bus Pass, Campus Meal Plan, Gym , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend .

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Education , Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth .

Skills :

Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Youth Development , Conflict Resolution , Education .