HandsOn VISTA - City of Phoenix - Digital Programs Assistant

Serve with the City of Phoenix – Housing Department as a part of the HandsOn VISTA Team! 

**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 the City of Phoenix – Housing Department & help strengthen digital equity initiatives. Identify opportunities to expand the impact of existing programs to meet resident needs! Nearly 24 million people still don't have access to high-speed internet in the U.S. The cost of devices & internet services impedes access for low-income earners. The successful applicant will lead development of training leadership programs that will identify participants at housing sites that can serve as front line support for neighbors who need assistance with internet & digital devices. You will do this by developing program measurement tools/ trackers, identifying resources for teaching community members how to use technology, researching funding, volunteer recruitment, etc. The future member should have the ability to be adaptable, patient & have the ability to demonstrate self-motivation & initiative. English-Spanish Bilingual preferred &/or have a knowledge on the digital divide but is 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://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=125497