College Readiness VISTA

Overview

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.

• 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

• Relocation Allowance
• Stipend
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Health Coverage*
• Training
• Childcare assistance if eligible

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• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps VISTA
• Program:
  College Readiness VISTA
• Start/End Date: 07/13/2026 – 07/12/2027
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Education Level: Associates degree (AA)
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum 18
• Location:
  
  New Jersey, Hoboken, NJ 07030

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

Leanza Rodriguez
301 Garden St
Hoboken, NJ 07030

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