VISTA Leader
AmeriCorps
About the organization
Maine is the only state in the US that has actually passed a law to end hunger with a strategic plan to do so: Ending Hunger Corps is a foundational element in that plan. Ending Hunger Corps members use their skills to develop systems or social media projects, assess data and provide analysis, write grants, provide community education, or depending on their skills and interests, other programs that have a lasting impact on peoples’ lives throughout Maine.
Duties
Objective 1: Ensure that all members and host sites are trained in reporting procedures and tools.
Member Activities:
Survey members and host sites currently using data system, identify any challenges or stuck points.
Using this data, create training plan to address current issues, if necessary, as well as training program for any added host sites or members.
Meet with Program Coordinator to review training schedule and develop plan for implementation.
Ensure completion and quality of training sessions.
Survey host sites and members to assess training effectiveness after every session, continually revise program for next trainees based on feedback.
Objective 2: Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all member reporting.
Member Activities:
Establish schedule for keeping tracking member reporting.
Ensure all members submit reporting data on time but sending regular reminders and providing support when needed.
Verify that all data reported by members is correct and thoroughly explained.
Objective 3: Support EHC staff with member and site recruitment efforts.
Member Activities:
Conduct outreach to job boards and listservs to spread service opportunity listings.
Work with host sites to develop local recruitment strategies.
Work with host sites to create viable VISTA opportunities and understand reporting processes.
Qualifications
Experience in communications, writing and editing, public speaking, management and teamwork.
Salary
$969.78 bi-weekly
Application instructions
Contact email: [email protected]
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