AmeriCorps VISTA - Program Coordinator

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Want an opportunity to serve others while doing more than menial tasks? Want to be empowered to dramatically improve organizations from the inside? Able to make a financial sacrifice to serve those in need? Interested in weekly professional development, networking, and being a part of a team of committed leaders in Baton Rouge?

Believe you're ready to be an agent of change? Then AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) is right for you!

Since 1965, over 220,000 AmeriCorps VISTA Members have served in all 50 states. The VISTA mission is to strengthen organizations that alleviate poverty through **indirect service** and **capacity building**.

Mid City Redevelopment Alliance's VISTA Members work with organizations across Baton Rouge to:

• Launch programs to empower mothers and fathers to be active parents
• Organize after school mentoring and training for at-risk youth
• Assist flood survivors in disaster recovery
• Support Gov. John Bel Edward efforts to fight human trafficking
• Facilitate violence prevention and victims assistance programs
• Fundraising, grant writing and volunteer recruitment for coastal restoration efforts
• Develop teacher training programs to better serve the entire state
• Work behind the scenes with advocacy organizations to take a big picture look at impact
• Improve financial literacy

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In addition to a modest living stipend, AmeriCorps VISTA Members serve full time for a year and receive the following benefits:

• 10 vacation days and 10 sick days in addition to federal holidays
• Health care benefits, child care benefits, and transportation assistance
• Loan deferment and all interest accrued during your service year will be payed by the program
• Education award of $5,920 in addition to deferment assistance to help pay down loans or future tuition costs
• Relocation Assistance to Baton Rouge area
• Non-competitive eligibility status for government employment
• Weekly professional development
• Telecommuting two days a month