Omaha Zoo Foundation STEM Career Ladder VISTA

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Recruiting Organization: ServeNebraska

Complete a year of full-time service as a VISTA member! Earn a living allowance of $15,002, health benefits, an education award of $6,345, non-competitive eligibility for federal government jobs and tons of professional development all while making a positive impact on your community.

The VISTA member will strengthen and diversify the volunteer program at the Wildlife Safari Park by recruiting, training, and overseeing both youth and adult volunteers. They will identify the STEM educational needs of both the Wildlife Safari Park and surrounding communities to develop volunteer opportunities and will create volunteer led STEM educational programming for low-income and diverse audiences. The VISTA member will also work with staff and volunteers to create a STEM career ladder that allows youth volunteers to eventually gain access to joining the workforce at the Wildlife Safari Park. Promotion, recruitment, interviewing, selection, initial training, motivation, and retention for volunteer programs at the Wildlife Safari Park. Coordination of schedules, resources, and supplies for volunteer groups. Create and facilitate communication, curriculum, training, and continuing education for volunteer groups. Maintenance and upkeep of volunteer records through Volgistics.

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This opportunity is recurring