VISTA Program Specialist: Build Capacity & Volunteers

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps

Nebraska

On-site

USD 17,000 - 21,000

Full time

33 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance
Training
Education Award
Educational End of Service Stipend
Health Coverage
Living Allowance
Free Parking
Leadership opportunities
Relocation Allowance

Job summary

United Way of the Kearney Area is seeking a VISTA Member to help build capacity by developing a case management system for staff and partners in the Kearney area. The role focuses on analyzing community needs, researching relevant programs, and recruiting volunteers to support tax assistance and other services.

The position emphasizes strengthening access to resources, creating manuals for program organization, and identifying grant opportunities to expand services for clients in a rural

Qualifications

  • VISTA members should be able to communicate clearly to different groups of people.
  • Strong computer skills and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a case management system to be used by United Way employees to build capacity and strengthen access to community resources.
  • Analyze community needs and research programs to meet those needs.
  • Market the need for volunteers to assist with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.
  • Develop a manual to organize key United Way programs and fund development.

Skills

Computers/Technology
Community Organization
General Skills
Team Work
Compassion & Empathy
Writing/Editing
Social Services
Recruitment
Communications
Fundraising
Grant Writing
Public Speaking
Leadership

Job description

United Way of the Kearney Area is seeking a VISTA Member to help build capacity by developing a case management system for staff and partners in the Kearney area. The role focuses on analyzing community needs, researching relevant programs, and recruiting volunteers to support tax assistance and other services.

The position emphasizes strengthening access to resources, creating manuals for program organization, and identifying grant opportunities to expand services for clients in a rural

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