Love Your Block AmeriCorps VISTA Leader

Position Overview 

The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA Leader to be based out of the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. The VISTA Leader will offer coaching, professional development, and technical assistance to a cohort of Love Your Block AmeriCorps VISTA members and Summer Associate VISTAs. The VISTA Leader will report to a Senior Advisor.  

VISTA Leader responsibilities include:

• • Support recruitment and orientation of highly qualified VISTAs as needed 
  • Conduct regular check-in calls with each VISTA member 
  • Participate in check-in calls with Love Your Block program leads in grantee cities 
  • Foster a community of practice among VISTA members by hosting webinars, developing resources, and facilitating group calls 
  • Provide project management support for grantee cities, including assistance with metrics and photo collection, reporting, and planning 
  • Manage VISTA administrative record keeping, including paid time off, monthly reports, call notes, and other items as needed 
  • Ensure that VISTA members collect and document project metrics and photos from mini-grant projects  
  • Share VISTA members’ work with a broader audience through a monthly newsletter, written reports, and other mediums 
  • Provide tools, techniques, and guidance to enhance project stability and sustainability 
  • Make recommendations to improve the existing Love Your Block program systems and processes

Duration and Compensation

This is a one-year, full-time AmeriCorps VISTA commitment commencing on January 16, 2024. A living stipend and an additional end-of-service award are provided contingent on the successful completion of the service year. The award is either a cash stipend of $1,800 or an education award of $6,895. Relocation assistance is provided if needed. In addition, a $250 monthly food stipend benefit is offered through the Johns Hopkins University dining services, plus a modest transportation benefit.  

Qualifications

• • Must have completed at least 1 year of full-time service (AmeriCorps or Peace Corps) 
  • Associate degree or higher preferred. Applicants without a college degree are encouraged to apply if they have 5 years or more of related work experience 
  • Experience working in community engagement preferred (more specifically, we are interested in candidates with experience in communications, conducting community outreach, and facilitating training sessions)  
  • Bilingual with strong writing skills encouraged to apply.  

To Apply 

Option 1:  

• • Click on the following link: AmeriCorps VISTA Leader Position  

Option 2:  

• • Please visit https://my.americorps.gov/
  • Click “Search Listings” (located under the login information)
  • Select “AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders” for the Program Type
  • Search for “Love Your Block” under Program Name

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Accommodation Information

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The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

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