JOB DESCRIPTION: VISTA: COMMUNITY

LIAISON

THE GREENHOUSE A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT CENTER

The GreenHouse is a Christian Community Enrichment Center located in the Gardenland/Northgate neighborhood of Sacramento, California. We offer after-school tutoring, mentoring, summer camp, youth groups, leadership development, and skill-building workshops to under-resourced youth. Our mission is to cultivate a thriving community by nurturing the emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and physical development of our youth and inspiring them to grow to their full potential. FOCUS & SCOPE Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below.
Build capacity for The GreenHouse through: o Fund Development Research and Assistance o Volunteer Recruitment and Management o Development of Community Partners o Communication with stake holders o Outreach Events o Parent Engagement/Parent Action Team o Program Evaluation and Data Collection Complete quarterly VISTA Reports

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Available for VISTA service August 10, 2012 August 9, 2013 Available for training in Los Angeles August 6-9, 2012 High school diploma (bachelor degree preferred) Passion for urban/youth ministries, youth development, and community transformation Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to take initiative and work independently Strong organizational skills Strong project management and computer skills Access to an automobile or public transportation (for local and regional transportation) Ability to make a full-year, full-time commitment - 40 hours per week

BENEFITS FROM AMERICORPS:

Monthly stipend of $936, health-care coverage, 10 personal and 10 sick leave days, training and development opportunities, post-service education award of $4,725 or end-of-term stipend of $1200. Background information on Americorps VISTA: VISTA is a national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve full-time for a year in anti-poverty organizations and agencies throughout the nation, working on issues such as fighting illiteracy, improving health services, creating businesses, increasing housing opportunities, improving college access, and bridging the digital divide. VISTAs perform indirect service, which means they help build the capacity of organizations to deliver valuable direct services to people living in poverty. VISTAs typically create new programs, write grants, and recruit volunteers. For more information on Americorps VISTA, please visit http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/vista.asp

TO APPLY:

Revised 5/24/12

JOB DESCRIPTION: VISTA: COMMUNITY

LIAISON

THE GREENHOUSE A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT CENTER

Interested applicants should mail a cover letter and resume to The GreenHouse, Attn: Kacie Stratton P.O. Box 348138, Sacramento, CA 95834 or via email to kacie@thegreenhousecenter.org. Resumes must be received by June 13, 2012.

Revised 5/24/12