Heart of Oregon Corps (HOC) is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated VISTA member to join our team based out of Bend, Oregon This is a 12 month, non residential, AmeriCorps service position. The VISTA member will support Heart of Oregon Corps’ Alumni Network by supporting the launch of a new online engagement platform, including posting job opportunities, updating contact information, organizing alumni events, and publicizing these activities through newsletters and social media. The VISTA member will also create a training manual for staff and members on the Alumni Network platform. Additionally, they will work on communications tasks such as updating websites, maintaining community partner contacts, drafting press releases, and sending newsletters. The VISTA member will collaborate with the data team to assess and create reports on recruitment efforts and alumni engagement, identifying patterns and gaps. Capacity building products include launching the new online Alumni Network platform, developing program marketing materials, updating contact communication systems, and generating data reports on key metrics related to youth recruitment and alumni engagement.
YouthBuild USA and Heart of Oregon Corps work together to offer this VISTA position. A diverse hybrid experience that offers benefits and support from both organizations. The VISTA member works throughout HOC’s 6 youth programs focusing on marketing, graphic design, event planning, Alumni engagement and outreach, file organization, and over all helping to build capacity and creating sustainable systems – The VISTA member is also working in a conservation driven environment, supporting our community driven mission to work with opportunity youth and young adults through-out Central Oregon that are out of school or work and face barriers to success. This is an INDIRECT SERVICE AmeriCorps position, although the VISTA member does not work directly with youth in programming– It is still a meaningful and impactful experience, one that is vital to our Corps’ community.
YouthBuild USA pays a biweekly living allowance of $877.66 with a total of $22,819.16/yr + $6,895 Education Award upon program completion. Heart of Oregon Corps provides a quarterly housing stipend for the VISTA member with a total of $3,632. This is a non residential AmeriCorps opportunity, Heart of Oregon provides a modest housing stipend monthly. YouthBuild USA provides several benefits to the VISTA member during their service. Read more about the following list of benefits here: https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits
This is a unique and fun position that offers a variety of experience in professional development, education, and career exploration. If you are looking for a new opportunity to positively serve local communities through-out Central Oregon, while gaining personal and professional experience, this could be the right fit for you!
How to Apply
- Send a resume and cover letter to Program Recruiter: recruitment@heartoforegon.org
- For questions call 541-633-7834 or go to www.heartoforegon.org
- To read the full AmeriCorps position description visit the AmeriCorps portal by clicking the link below: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=111810
For questions about this position please call the Heart of Oregon Bend office at 541-633-7834. To learn more about Heart of Oregon Corps check out our website at www.heartoforegon.org
If you would like to learn more about YouthBuild USA visit www.youthbuild.org
Heart of Oregon Corps is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.