Job description

AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a national service program dedicated to ending poverty by building the capacity of nonprofit organizations and public agencies. VISTA’s mission is to strengthen and supplement efforts in low-income communities to eliminate and alleviate poverty by engaging volunteers from all walks of life, all geographical areas, and all age groups in a year of full-time service.
By joining Volunteer Corps at L.A. Works, you will be placed with one of our nonprofit partner organizations to serve for 12 months and tasked with a capacity-building project such as: creating sustainable systems to expand services, recruiting community members to volunteer in local programs, establishing a database of program alumni, and/or developing partnerships to bring new economic opportunities in LA county.

Benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA

• Living Allowance - Receive a modest bi-weekly living allowance to cover basic expenses.
• Relocation Allowance - If you move 50+ miles from your home to a new community, you receive relocation travel assistance and a settling-in allowance.
• End of Service Award - Choose between the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award ($6,095) to pay for education expenses or a cash stipend ($1,800).
• Healthcare Benefit - Choose between reimbursement for healthcare or a healthcare plan. Dental and vision are also included.
• Professional Development - Receive in-person and virtual professional development opportunities from L.A. Works and AmeriCorps VISTA throughout the year.
• Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE) - Qualify for NCE, a unique hiring path that makes it easier for federal agencies to hire you.
• Child Care - You may be eligible to receive a child care benefit if you have children under the age of 13.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be 18 years or older
• Pass a national service criminal history check
• Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens and persons residing in a state that have the following legal residency classifications: refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status, or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status

Western Justice Center has a history of work in movements to advance equity and justice for structurally disadvantaged communities to join our team. We have a friendly and relaxed, business professional workspace where our team members invest in each other, professionally and personally. We value empathy, civility, empowerment, diversity, inclusivity and creative collaboration. Because we aim to build a world that embraces difference as strength, WJC strongly encourages and welcomes applications from members of the BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people from working class backgrounds, religious minorities and people with disabilities.

Member Duties : The Volunteer Development VISTA plays a critical role in the successful implementation of our programs. The Volunteer Development VISTA will report to the CRE Programs Director and will organize and co-facilitate ongoing volunteer trainings related to Conflict Resolution, Restorative Justice Practices. The VISTA is responsible creating materials, designing, and producing content for the WJC’s annual Peer Mediation Invitational, as well as supporting and participating in Mediation Boot Camp and ABCs of Conflict in a range of WJC Partner Schools throughout Los Angeles County. They will also develop a volunteer database and calendar for volunteers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,054.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pasadena, CA 91105

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