Manager, Training and Consulting Projects

• Provide leadership and assistance to VISTA members and project sites with implementing the plan of work.
• Assist members with making successful transition to project sites and communities.
• Act as liaison between members and site supervisors to solve problems and resolve issues.
• Develop and implement a plan for rewarding and recognizing member accomplishments.

• Organize and conduct VISTA member trainings.
• Assist site supervisors with implementing on-site orientation and training.
• Coordinate technical assistance to VISTA members.
• Develop educational resources for members on topics such as forming advisory groups, recruiting and training volunteers, grant writing, achieving sustainability, etc.

• Promote the FASS VISTA Initiative project.
• Foster networking between VISTA members via conference calls.
• Coordinate the recruitment of project sites to host VISTA members.
• Coordinate the recruitment of VISTA members using the CNCS online recruitment database and recruiting fairs.
• Expand program web site to better serve members, site supervisors, and public audiences.
• Participate as a member and Leader of the Tallahassee VISTAs.

• Assist project supervisor with implementing a plan for fundraising and resource development, including grant writing.

• Develop and implements a plan for information management and record-keeping.
• Assist project supervisor with site monitoring visits.
• Collect information from project sites and assist director with compiling quarterly progress reports submitted to CNCS.

• Successfully complete VISTA Leader Training.
• Successfully complete orientation to FASS.
• Develop and maintain a service portfolio, documenting learning and project accomplishments.
• Participate in weekly meetings with FASS VISTA Director, and monthly conference calls with project sites.
• Complete VISTA Leader six month evaluation and monthly leave reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in exit interview at end of service.

• Completed at least one term of AmeriCorps*VISTA prior to attending VISTA Leader training from June 9-13 or August 25-29, 2008.
• At least a Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate life experience.
• A desire to make a positive difference in the lives of national service participants and low income communities.
• Experience with service learning programs, working in K-12 and or college education, adult education and training, volunteer management, events planning, and fundraising.
• Outstanding organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and Microsoft software skills.
• Exceptional capacity to lead persons of diverse backgrounds and in diverse community and organizational settings.
• An ability to set goals, take initiative, and work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
• An ability to meet deadlines, work flexibly, and effectively handle stress.
• An ability to live at the poverty level, while serving 40 hours per week for one year.
• A willingness to forego part-time work and college while serving as an AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader.
• Willingness for in-state travel, and to periodic state events and regional trainings.

• Provides on-site and distance training, consultation and other technical assistance to national service field and intermediary staff in volunteer leveraging topic area
• Develops national service training and technical assistance products, including training-of-trainers curricula, case studies, print and classroom training materials
• Designs, develops, and deploys e-learning content, including online courses, best practice briefs, and eVOLve electronic technical assistance briefs
• Analyzes and evaluates training materials and course effectiveness
• Evaluates and confirms learning objectives through ongoing needs assessments and research in the national service field
• Works closely with Leadership Faculty to guide training development and development/revision of training materials
• Works with other providers who support national service programs to enhance effective and efficient services

• Manages relationship with requesting agencies/conference organizers, including fielding requests, negotiating training agreements, and verifying event logistics
• Plans national service training events convened by POL&HON
• Manages printing and distribution of curricula and other documents for training events

• Supervises and evaluates the performance of Leadership Faculty members
• Recruits and selects new Leadership Faculty members (as needed)
• Coaches Leadership Faculty in various adult learning formats
• Coordinates the continuing education and professional development of Leadership Faculty
• Manages processes and procedures for engagement of Leadership Faculty in training and technical assistance delivery

• Manages and maintains regular training evaluation and accomplishment data, including managing data entry into e-grants
• Performs a variety of administrative tasks including contract execution, travel preparations, gathering report data, and fulfilling client requests
• Assists the Director with managing cooperative agreement and reporting to CNCS

• Superior writing skills, including demonstrated experience developing high-quality training and technical assistance materials in a variety of formats and under tight deadlines
• Excellent understanding of adult learning modes and ability to coach Leadership Faculty in appropriate training techniques
• Expert understanding of national service program structures, priorities, requirements, and practices, particularly in the areas of volunteer generation and management, project development and management, and service learning
• Moderate (3-5 years) experience designing and delivering training and technical assistance in face-to-face and distance learning formats
• Excellent skills in web-based communication and facilitation technology
• Excellent human relations, teambuilding, and project organization and coordination skills
• Experience planning, servicing and supervising a variety of meeting, commercial and training events
• Experience with administrative and logistics management, anticipating equipment and other needs for individual events
• Ability to multi-task
• Bachelors degree in education, nonprofit administration, organizational development or related area preferred
• Proficient use of MS Office suite
• Excellent organizational and skills and ability to meet aggressive timelines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong negotiation, communication and third-party mediation skills
• Excellent customer service skills and a diplomatic style

• Reference and research
• Cataloging, abstracting, indexing and classifying digital and print materials
• Collection management as directed
• Database management including data quality oversight
• Development of marketing materials and/or outreach
• Implementation of Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 initiatives
• Possible opportunity to develop/spearhead a project of special interest if it fits within the needs and priorities of the Clearinghouse.

• Enrollment/acceptance in an ALA accredited program or other graduate program
• Strong computer and online searching skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.

1. Community Engagement - Works with student leaders and conducts outreach to student groups to increase the number of graduate students engaged in community service. Actively works to recruit graduate student leaders and involve graduate students in community service. Assists and promotes new service initiatives. Explores possibilities of global service.
2. Evaluation and reports - Develops evaluation tools and produces reports along with research and documentation of graduate service programs to be used in a variety of means including college wide and national benchmarks. Researches and produces reports on impact of past and current service learning partnerships. Collaborates with other SRC staff to produce internal and external reports such as SRC annual report, Presidents Honor Roll, COF and MASCO.
3. Service learning - Facilitates existing service learning classes including serving as a liaison with faculty, community partners and graduate students. Oversees and participates in the placement and support of graduate service learners through outreach and communication, troubleshooting and conducting reflections and evaluations. May provide assistance in the planning of new service learning classes.
4. Grants - Works with the Program Director of Graduate Community Engagement and Director of SRC to secure grants and other forms of funding that support graduate student community based services. Specific duties include researching grant opportunities and grant writing. Can include administering existing grant programs, which involves overseeing communication and interaction with student/grant recipients, processing paperwork and working with grantor to ensure all requirements of grant are met.
5. Special Projects and outreach - Provides general support for SRC office wide initiatives ex. annual recognition event, global service day, Boston cares in conjunction with graduate student involvement.

• Doctorate in relevant discipline
• Knowledge of community-based learning pedagogy, including community-based research as pedagogy and form of scholarship within higher education
• At least two years working experience in higher education, and strong organizational skills
• Well-developed communication skills, including the ability to present to diverse audiences and facilitate teaching/learning in differing contexts

• communication (highlighting both interpersonal and presentation skills),
• conflict resolution,
• decision making,
• appreciating diversity,
• goal setting,
• group dynamics,
• leadership techniques, and
• project management

• Build and maintain strong community connections through on- and off-campus correspondence.
• Supervise a team of students who will serve as First Generation Project student leaders.
• Conduct Initial Orientation and Cultural Competency Training for FGP mentors/tutors.
• Connect students with mentoring and tutoring opportunities with high school programs supporting retention and graduation efforts for first-generation college bound students.
• Develop a Seniors Day and a College Exploration Day for first-generation college bound students from local high schools in collaboration with the Office of Admissions, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, and Center for Service and Community Engagement student leaders.
• Maintain documentation of data related to student recruitment, community involvement, and community benefit
• Update publicity materials and complete reports, manage timesheets, and complete other relevant paperwork.
• Participate in AmeriCorps activities including: Retention Project Trainings, 4 overnight trainings, Regional Cluster Trainings, Make A Difference Day and MLK Day.
• Support other Center for Service and Community Engagement initiatives as needed.

• AA or BA/BS required.
• Must enroll in Automatic Transfer to receive bimonthly AmeriCorps stipend.
• Have a strong desire to work with college students, high school students, and community agencies
• Prior experience with college students, community service, youth, and/or service-learning
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, community partners, and staff
• Strong organizational skills
• Command of MS Office products
• Creativity and self-motivation
• Good sense of humor
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Valid Washington State driver's license required.
• This position requires a criminal history background check.  

• Annual living allowance of $9,696.00-$10,596.00 depending on county of service
• Education Award of $4,725 or End-of-Service Award of $1,200 upon completion of full term of service
• Student Loan forbearance (if Education Award is elected)
• Training and professional development
• Health insurance
• Childcare assistance subsidies (if eligible)

• College Experience
• Knowledge of or experience on a campus and/or with the AmeriCorps*VISTA program
• Strong interest and experience in college service programs
• Commitment to the mission of the project and its impact on communities
• Knowledge and interest in working with students and diverse groups of people
• Proven leadership ability, public speaking and event planning
• Strong organizational skills, project and multi-task management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to drive and access to a vehicle
• Ability to make a full-year commitment

• Post service choice of educational award ($4,725) or stipend ($1,200)
• Health coverage
• Child care assistance
• Monthly living allowance of $883
• Up to $550 relocation allowance
• Training/Professional development opportunities throughout the year
• Student loan forbearance

1. Prior experience as a full-time VISTA (required)
2. College Degree – A.A. or B.A./B.S.
3. Proven leadership ability; capacity to work within a team and also be self-directed as needed
4. Experience working with post-secondary education students
5. Knowledge of and experience in service-learning, volunteer management, and national service
6. Strong organizational, project management and event planning skills.
7. Ability to manage short and long term deadlines
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both with individuals and groups
9. Strong computer skills such as Word, Excel and Outlook

1. Annual living allowance of $12,396 (Monthly stipend of $1,033 for 12 months)
2. Post service educational award of $4,725 or end-of-term cash stipend (upon successful completion of service)
3. Health coverage
4. Relocation allowance and travel to Leader Training
5. Non-competitive eligibility for federal employment following the year of full-time service
6. Student loan forbearance and childcare assistance if applicable

• Principles, practices, and procedures of co-curricular programs in a higher education environment.
• Laws and regulations related to risk management and liability issues.
• Funding sources, grant development, and grant administration.
• Non-profit fiscal management.
• Effective methods of program development and assessment.
• Computer systems and software applications related to program marketing, publicity, development, and administration.
• Principles of supervision, development, and performance evaluation for student employees, career staff and volunteers.
• Associated Students procedures and governance.

• Plan, organize, manage, and supervise the Community Action Volunteers in Education program.
• Select, supervise, coordinate, train, and evaluate professional staff.
• Prepare and monitor budgets.
• Support the development and implementation of program services and strategies.
• Analyze program effectiveness and develop methods to achieve goals.
• Ensure that programs and services meet the needs of the campus and the community.
• Organize data, maintain records and prepare reports.
• Identify funding sources, prepare, and administer grants.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the campus community, service-learning practitioners within the CSU system, general public, co-workers and those contacted during the course of work.
• The incumbent shall work well under pressure: meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
• The incumbent shall at all times demonstrate and foster cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

• Assist in strengthening strategic community partnerships
• Identify community needs that can be filled by SDSU students
• Work with faculty to integrate service into portions of University curriculum
• Recruit, train, and support students, faculty, and community agencies in service-learning
• Plan and implement service events with campus and community organizations
• Secure resources to initiate and sustain activities

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge about service-learning
• Interest in low-income and poverty issues
• Background in community service, fundraising, and grant-writing a plus

• Bachelor’s degree
• 18 years of age or older
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Driver’s license
• Professional references

• Created college tours that take students beyond their local communities and higher education opportunities;
• Developed college and financial aid preparatory seminars for parents;
• Participated in "Stuff the Bus" activities to collect school supplies for students;
• Engaged future "first generation" college students and their families;
• Collaborated with school administrators and counselors to support and create a "college going" culture;
• Shared personal college experiences and stories with students;
• Formed and managed G-Forces – sustainable, student-led peer education groups that increase college awareness on campus and in local communities;
• Coordinated service projects to address local community needs;
• Strengthened relationships and support of local businesses and organizations for school activities and initiatives.

• a living allowance (approx. $400) paid every two weeks;
• an Education award of $4725 (for educational expenses at qualified institutions of higher education, educational training, or to repay qualified student loans) or end-of-service stipend of $1200 payable after completion of service;
• Deferment/forbearance on qualified, federally-backed student loans;
• Interest paid on qualified student loans during term of service;
• Health coverage;
• Liability insurance;
• Optional life insurance;
• Relocation allowance;
• Travel reimbursement;
• Childcare assistance;
• Training and professional development opportunities.

• U.S. citizen, U.S. National or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States;
• at least 20 years of age with at least 60 hours of college coursework;
• able to work full-time with no outside employment or education commitments;
• pass a criminal background check.
• Commitment and dedication to service;
• Knowledge of college admission and financial aid processes or a willingness to learn;
• Interest or experience working with youth in diverse populations;
• Ability to work on a team, with excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to complete some record keeping and data collection;
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings and/or weekend events;
• Experience in conflict resolution, counseling, education, fundraising, outreach, public speaking, recruitment, teaching/tutoring, writing/editing, mentoring, and youth development.

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• Program Type: AmeriCorps*VISTA
• State: Texas
• Program Name: College for All Texans Foundation
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