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.

• 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.

• Children/Youth
• Technology
• Community Outreach
• Education

• 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.