Appalachian South Cumberland Plateau VISTA Project Job at AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps Tennessee

Join our team of VISTAs on the South Cumberland Plateau. Our positions serve a variety of community organizations with grant writing, fundraising, community organizing, volunteer recruitment, and developing and implementing systems that build an organization's capacity to operate more effectively. Each of our positions offers the unique opportunity to work in a rural, historic, and economically depressed region of Tennessee. Through a partnership with SCCF and University of the South (Sewanee), SCPVP provides training to enhance each VISTA member’s personal and professional development. This VISTA program is team focused, providing group programming, support, and social opportunities for each VISTA. Make a difference! Join us as we work together with our community partners to improve health, education and economic opportunity within South Cumberland Plateau communities.

Please note:
This listing is currently not accepting applications.




Member Duties : SCP VISTAs serve with 15 organizations across 3 rural counties in programs & initiatives addressing drug/alcohol/tobacco prevention & recovery, recidivism, health disparities, children’s health & wellness, family resiliency, academic success, food insecurity, sustainable economic development, and access to resources. Available VISTA assignments vary and can be found in separate postings within our “Appalachian SCPVP” listings. This listing is for general interest applicants and we will respond with details of currently open or soon-to-be available positions.


Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Assistance with finding low-cost housing , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Living Allowance .



Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .


Service Areas :
Health , Community Outreach , Hunger , Education , Children/Youth , Environment , Community and Economic Development , Entrepreneur/Business .


Skills :
Recruitment , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Environment , Education , Business/Entrepreneur , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Conflict Resolution , Leadership , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Communications .




SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA



Program

Appalachian South Cumberland Plateau VISTA Project



Program Start/End Date

01/16/2023 - 01/16/2024



Work Schedule
Full Time



Education level

College graduate



Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None


Program Locations
TENNESSEE


Languages
English



Accepting Applications

From 11/01/2022 To 02/28/2023



Contact
Stephanie Colchado Kelley

735 University Ave

Sewanee TN 37383

931-598-1362

snkelley@sewanee.edu

tinyurl.com/SCPVISTAs



Listing ID
64500




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