HandsOn VISTA - Environmental Stewardship & Engagement Coordinator

Serve with Unlimited Potential

**ABOUT THE SITE AND THE ROLE: See ‘Members Duties’ below. 

ABOUT HandsOn Greater Phoenix: 

For nearly 30 years, HandsOn Greater Phoenix has worked with nonprofits, Title I schools, neighborhood associations and government entities to assess and meet the volunteer needs of the Greater Phoenix area. The HandsOn VISTA program supports members at multiple placement sites across the valley. Our VISTA members enable our community service partners to expand capacity and build infrastructure by creating the processes and tools needed to effectively access and utilize valuable resources. HandsOn VISTA members will improve capacity for leading communities during and beyond their terms of service by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to volunteering, civic engagement, and other areas. In addition to the site-specific work of the individual role all of our VISTA members: participate in 2 AmeriCorps of Service, lead projects at 2 HandsOn community service days, attend monthly VISTA team trainings with the other HandsOn VISTA members, and monthly community volunteering project opportunities. 

**PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS TO THIS POSITION ARE BEING CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION. VISIT https://www.handsonphoenix.org/beaVISTA FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Member Duties : 

Join Unlimited Potential and help ignite unity through education and advocacy by providing resources and a pathway to opportunities, grounded in acceptance and respect to promote strong families and communities! Low-income Arizona households spend 7 times as much of their income on energy costs compared to the average household. The selected applicant will help develop effective, engaging environmental justice outreach and educational curricula that strengthen community capacity by aligning with stakeholder priorities, knowledge, and interests. Conduct education needs assessments and strengthen systems that support community capacity, expanding access to relevant resources and tools. The future member should demonstrate an ability to work with multiple demographics. Bilingual - Spanish and/or knowledge in community outreach, environmental education, or curriculum development is preferred but not required.

Program Benefits: Childcare assistance if eligible. Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Professional Development Training, Health Coverage*, Living Allowance, $100 per/Qt grocery card, Relocation Allowance. 

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit 

http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare 

You can also apply at: https://www.handsonphoenix.org/why-vista?layoutViewMode=tablet