The City of Birmingham Mayor's Initiative VISTA program's primary focus is on tackling the multifaceted challenges of poverty by addressing issues related to infrastructure, health, education, and economic growth within vulnerable demographics in Birmingham. Aligned with the Mayor's strategic plan for neighborhood revitalization, VISTA members are strategically placed in different city departments with the primary responsibilities of understanding and evaluating the current organizational structure, activities, plans, and resources of their sites of service; identifying the needs of citizens, communities, and neighborhoods currently being served by their sites of service; and discovering opportunities, methods, and imaginative solutions to increase the capacity of these sites to offer better services and programming that help alleviate the effects of poverty and have a positive effect on the citizens of Birmingham.
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Member Duties : The VISTA Leader will: Support VISTAs placed throughout the City of Birmingham through in person and telephone check in with members; serve as a peer mentor as well as a training and professional development resource for VISTAs; help members better understand and execute VISTA assignment duties; Edit and distribute online newsletter of VISTA activities to peers, partners, nonprofit organizations, community leaders to increase visibility and awareness of VISTA; Support VISTAs by assisting with life issues, identifying resources, options, and solutions for a successful year; Coordinate collection of timesheet and reporting data from VISTAs; Aid in recruiting, selecting, and implementing orientation for new members; Serve as an intermediary for the Supervisor and CSO
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* .
For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
Terms
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas
Health , Education , Housing , Hunger , Technology , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Homelessness , Children/Youth , Neighborhood Revitalization .
Skills
Recruitment , Counseling , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Education , Environment , Urban Planning , Public Speaking , General Skills , Communications , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Teaching/Tutoring , Non-Profit Management , Team Work , Youth Development , Leadership , Social Services , Law , Conflict Resolution .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders
Program
City of Birmingham Mayor's Initiative
Program Start/End Date
08/27/2023 - 08/24/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations ALABAMA
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 08/27/2023 To 08/24/2024
Contact Anthony Williams
710 20th St N
Birmingham AL 35203
205-254-2703
anthony.williams@birminghamal.gov
www.birminghamal.gov
Listing ID 121373
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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