Campus Compact VISTA - George Mason University
Campus Compact
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Term length
7/15/2024 - 7/14/2025
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Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Hourly pay equivalent
$14.81
Project summary
The Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA program places AmeriCorps VISTA members with campus and community partners for a one-year period. During this year, members spend 35 hours per week on their host site’s campus to work on building systems and programs that support low-income college students and community members. The VISTA member’s work is to build capacity, meaning that rather than directly serving the community, they’re enhancing or creating systems, structures, and resources.
Opportunity description
The VISTA Member will connect Mason students, faculty, and staff with partner organizations in the community to collaborate on community identified projects, especially projects that address the intersection of environmental issues and health for low-income students and community members.
Benefits
- Education benefit
- Healthcare
- Child care
- Relocation expenses
- Federal non competitive hiring authority
- Food support
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Some college. US citizen, national, DACA status, or legal permanent resident. Must be able to complete a federal background check.
Preferred qualifications
BA/BS or equivalent experience. Experience volunteering or working with nonprofit organizations. Ability to lead meetings and communicate with diverse stakeholders. Capacity for flexibility and strategic thought partnership.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Community organizing
Work environment
- Individual placement
- Urban
- Indoor