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AmeriCorps VISTA-Community Engagement Specialist: CREATE Community Studios

Siena College
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CREATE Community Studios helps community members feel safe and connected in their social emotional growth and mental health journey, by making therapeutic expressive arts affordable and accessible to people of ALL AGES and abilities.

 

We are looking for an open-minded individual who embraces new challenges and experiences. The ideal candidate will have an arts-based background, be proactive, taking initiative on projects and working independently when needed. Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable engaging with people from diverse backgrounds. 

 

Goals and Duties of The Position 

  • Strengthen organizational capacity by refining outreach protocols and procedures.
  • Dive into research to fully understand CREATE’s mission, programs, and services across all three locations.
  • Analyze the unique strengths and challenges of each location to craft a dynamic, tailored outreach plan that speaks directly to their needs.
  • Develop an innovative volunteer recruitment and engagement strategy.
  • Raise awareness and engagement, ensuring that all communities are informed of the available resources. 
  • Explore opportunities to connect with residents in this area, understanding their specific needs. 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must have an Associates level education or higher 
  • Have a growth mindset
  • US citizen or have permanent resident status

 

Living Allowance: 

VISTAs earn a living allowance for their service. The annual living allowance is $24,962, which is $960.85 on a bi-weekly basis. 

 

Benefits: 

  • Supportive cohort of peers
  • Ten free meals a week at Siena College
  • Loan deferment for qualified student loans
  • 10 paid personal and 10 paid sick days
  • Siena Gym/Library/Career and Internship Center Access
  • Professional Development funds 
  • CDTA bus pass
  • Non-competitive eligibility for federal employment
  • $6,895.00 Education Award upon successful completion of full-service term

 

Note: VISTAs and VISTA Leaders do not have access to on-campus housing.

 

Visit us online: https://www.siena.edu/centers-institutes/ace and on IG: @sienavistas

To Apply: Click Here or search “ACE” on the MyAmeriCorps Portal or email Taylor Disco at, tdisco@siena.edu.