Campus Compact VISTA - U Mary Washington

Opportunity summary

Term length

8/12/2024 - 8/11/2025

Application window

3/8/2024 - 7/3/2024

Location

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hourly pay equivalent

$14.81

Project summary

The Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA program places AmeriCorps VISTA members with campus and community partners. During this year, members spend 35 hours per week on their host site’s campus to work on building systems and programs that support low-income college students and community members. The VISTA member works to build community capacity by enhancing or creating systems, structures, and resources.

Opportunity description

The VISTA will build and maintain sustainable frameworks for community-based food systems such as community gardens, research and apply for grant opportunities, connect and develop relationships with Fredericksburg community partners and organizations.

Benefits

Housing
Education benefit
Healthcare
Child care
Relocation expenses
Federal non-competitive hiring authority

Requirements and qualifications

Requirements

BA/BS or equivalent experience. U.S. citizen, national, DACA status, or legal permanent resident. Must be able to complete a federal background check.

Preferred qualifications

Excellent communication and leadership skills. Grant-writing experience. Project management experience. Public speaking skills. Good time management and work ethic.