Campus Compact VISTA - MI State University
Campus Compact
ApplyOpportunity summary
Term length
6/17/2024 - 6/16/2025
Application window
3/8/2024 - 5/14/2024
Location
Lansing, Michigan
Hourly pay equivalent
$12.54
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 Member serving at Michigan State University will map health and environmental factors, developing an action plan to transform Ingham county into a "Blue Zone".
Benefits
- Education benefit
- Healthcare
- Child care
- Relocation expenses
- Federal non competitive hiring authority
- Food support
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
BA/BS or equivalent experience, US citizen, national, DACA status, or legal permanent resident, Must be able to complete a federal background check, Valid driver's license and access to personal vehicle.
Preferred qualifications
Experience recruiting and engaging community stakeholders. knowledge of community development. Strong reading. writing and researching skills. Interest in health disparities and the natural/built environment. Grant writing or fund development experience. Media creation skills.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Environmental justice
- Environmental research and citizen science
- Grant-writing and fundraising
- Volunteer recruitment and management
Work environment
- Individual placement
- Urban
- Indoor