NYIC VISTA, Community Engagement WNY @ NYIC

NYIC VISTA, Community Engagement WNY @ NYIC

NYIC VISTAs are Ameri Corps VISTAs who - through the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) - engage in a year of full-time paraprofessional service at a nonprofit host organization, where they work on capacity-building projects that support their host in being able to provide anti-poverty programs and services to immigrant community members.

VISTA PLACEMENT:
New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). MISSION:
The New York Immigration Coalition, a state-wide, member-led, coalition of immigrant and refugee organizations, works to transform the lives of all New Yorkers by strengthening and building our members’ power, organizing and educating our communities and the public, and using our collective voice to advocate for opportunity and justice. VISTA

ACTIVITIES:

The NYIC VISTA, Community Engagement, placed at the NYIC Buffalo office in Western New York, will support in updating and creating new community education curriculum, resources, outreach plans, partnerships and tracking systems for the NYIC Community Engagement staff located in the region. SERVICE

LOCATION:

NYIC Buffalo Office, 135 Delaware Ave, Suite 410, Buffalo NY 14202. LIVING ALLOWANCE: $24,962.35

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

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours

• Community and Economic Development

• Writing/Editing
• Computers/Technology
• General Skills
• Education
• Leadership
• Communications
• Team Work
• Non-Profit Management
• Community Organization

NYIC VISTA, Community Engagement WNY @ NYIC