College Readiness VISTA

College Readiness VISTA

This position will build the organization's capacity to further develop, implement, and sustain its college preparation program for low-income youth and their families. The College Readiness VISTA will research resources that will help aid and guide students through the college preparation process - from taking college entry exams to committing to a school. The VISTA will also gather resources that will allow families to support their youth.

This position is about educating both youth and their adult support system. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties :
Research data and best practices in preparing youth for college - Develop materials that can be used to inform and educate families about the college application and admissions process - Explore programming needs, including staffing, space, materials, and other resources to better understand the program budget - Identify potential federal, state, county, and philanthropic funding sources that would support the initial implementation and long-term sustainability of the program - Create protocol for college campus visits that include applicants and families
-Develop curriculum with benchmarks that can be applied to high school juniors and seniors exploring post-graduation options at colleges and universities - Create system for tracking individual and program-wide outcomes

Program Benefits :
Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage* , Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .

Terms :

None

Service Areas :

Education , Community Outreach , Technology , Children/Youth .

Skills :

Community Organization , Youth Development , Writing/Editing , Social Services , Leadership , Public Speaking , Time Management, Independent , General Skills , Team Work , Education , Teaching/Tutoring , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Computers/Technology , Recruitment .