UAB VISTA Leader for North/Central Alabama
AmeriCorps · Birmingham, AL · 2 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
About the role
The VISTA Leader will increase the capacity of VISTA members in North/Central Alabama by supporting the UAB Program Staff. They will support efforts with UAB AmeriCorps initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Foster a supportive environment by serving as a liaison, streamlining onboarding, providing mentorship, coordinating statewide collaboration (including National Day of Service events), and celebrating achievements.
- Guide UAB VISTAs with orientation, resource-sharing, and regular check-ins—both virtually and in person—to ensure members have the tools and motivation to excel.
- Develop transition binders, training guides, and SOPs; coordinate social media, press releases, and newsletters to highlight VISTA successes;
- Promote cross-site collaboration; engage alumni as mentors; and expand community partnerships.
Requirements
- Candidates must complete a full term of service with AmeriCorps to be eligible for this position.
- Position based in Birmingham.
Qualifications
- Member Duties: The VISTA Leader will foster a supportive environment by serving as a liaison, streamlining onboarding, providing mentorship, coordinating statewide collaboration (including National Day of Service events), and celebrating achievements.
- To build long-term impact, the VISTA Leader will develop transition binders, training guides, and SOPs; coordinate social media, press releases, and newsletters to highlight VISTA successes; promote cross-site collaboration; engage alumni as mentors; and expand community partnerships.
Skills
- Computers/Technology
- Recruitment
- Leadership
- Communications
- Public Speaking
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Work
- Writing/Editing
Benefits
- Living Allowance
- Relocation Allowance
- Childcare assistance if eligible
- Training
- Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
- Health Coverage*
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
Program Benefits
- Community and Economic Development
- Education
- Community Outreach
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Full Time
Contact
Giorgia Ellard
1665 University Blvd
Birmingham AL 35233
2059344914
gellard@uab.edu