Campus Compact VISTA George Mason University-Bonner Leaders

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering low-income college students and community members. As a VISTA member, you will play a pivotal role in building capacity and enhancing systems that support educational access and community outreach. This position offers an opportunity to develop vital skills in recruitment, communication, and community organization while working collaboratively to create sustainable programs. With a commitment to service and community development, you will contribute to meaningful change and make a lasting impact on the lives of students and the community. Embrace this chance to grow personally and professionally in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Living Allowance

Training

Relocation Allowance

Health Coverage

Childcare assistance if eligible

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Additional host site non-cash supports

Education award upon successful completion of service

Qualifications

• Strong skills in recruitment and community organization are essential.
• Effective communication skills are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support student retention and strengthen community partnerships.
• Assist with course development and enhance on-campus service initiatives.

Skills

Recruitment

Communications

General Skills

Education

Computers/Technology

Community Organization

Job description

The Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA program places AmeriCorps VISTA members in full service with our campus and community partners for a one-year period. During this year, members spend 35 hours per week on their host site’s campus or with one of that campus’s community partners to work on building systems and programs that support low-income college students and community members. The VISTA member’s work is to build capacity, meaning that rather than directly serving the community, they’re enhancing or creating systems, structures, and resources that support the direct anti-poverty work. Campus Compact functions as the central VISTA program hub, performing program administration, offering training and support to VISTA members and their projects, and connecting the work happening in individual projects both to similar work happening nationwide and back to AmeriCorps. For detailed program information and FAQs, please visit our website.

Member Duties: The Bonner Program at George Mason University aims to provide low-income, first-generation students with access to education, leadership training, and employment through service-based opportunities. Bonner Leaders gain meaningful work experience, receive academic and career support, and are equipped to succeed in post-secondary education and beyond. We’re seeking a VISTA member to help expand the program by supporting student retention, strengthening community partnerships, and building infrastructure for sustainability. The VISTA will assist with course development, assess student outcomes, recruit new partners, and enhance on-campus service initiatives, directly contributing to the success of both the students and the community.

Program Benefits:
Living Allowance,
Training,
Relocation Allowance,
Health Coverage*,
Childcare assistance if eligible,
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend,
Additional host site non-cash supports,
Education award upon successful completion of service.

Terms:
Permits working at another job during off hours,
Permits attendance at school during off hours.

Service Areas:
Education,
Community Outreach.

Skills:
Recruitment,
Communications,
General Skills,
Education,
Computers/Technology,
Community Organization.