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Detroit drives degrees - vista program coordinator - detroit, mi
Detroit drives degrees – the detroit regional chamber foundation, in partnership with the michigan community service commission (mcsc,) is seeking a fulltime vista program coordinator (remote), november 2021 – october 2022.
The mission of the detroit regional chamber foundation, inc(the `foundation`) is dedicated to growing programs or initiatives that are important to ensuring the detroit region`s economy is one of the fastest growing in the u.s.
The role of the vista program coordinator is to support detroit drives degrees` regional talent compact through infrastructure and relationship building, with the ultimate objective of increasing the region`s postsecondary attainment rate to 60% by the year 2030 and reducing the racial equity gap by half in that same timeframe.
This an americorps national service opportunityAmericorps vista (volunteers in service to america) is seeking new members age 18 or older to join in the national war combating poverty in americaIn exchange for one year of full-time service you will receive:
Annual living allowance of $15,000
Health insurance
End of service award of $6,195 in college funding or cash stipend $1,800
Relocation costs (if applicable)
Childcare assistance (if qualified)
Detroit drives degrees - vista program coordinator qualifications:
Ability to effectively and efficiently support planning, development, and establishment of new programs.
Strong organizational and project management skills, detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Experience in youth mentoring and/or program development is a plus.
Ability to work well within a team environment.
Associate (preferred)
Driver`s license (preferred)
Detroit drives degrees - vista program coordinator respo nsibilities:
Communicate effectively both oral and written; research, develop, present, and promote program to community, potential donors, and potential partners.
Develop a data infrastructure to help better monitor and promote compact progress
Assist in program implementation and data and outcome tracking for college access initiatives supporting summer melt
Write and develop student impact stories
Create an employer engagement infrastructure that supports growth and expansion
Support relationship building and cultivation with compact partners
Interested applicants must also apply on the americorps application site at https://bit.ly/2xx6nmk
The program title is: mcsc 21_22 program vista leaderQuestions: mschmidbauer@detroitchamber.com
Vista program benefits: relocation allowance, living allowance, training, choice of education award or end of service stipend, health coverage*, childcare assistance if eligible, housing (*for details about americorps vista healthcare benefits, please visit: https://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare)
