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NEW JOB OPENINGS WITH NEIGHBORWORKS LINCOLN

AmeriCorps* VISTA Volunteer

AmeriCorps* VISTA Volunteer
Community Strengthening Against Foreclosures
Lincoln, Nebraska

NeighborWorks® Lincoln seeks an outstanding individual to provide one year of service through AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America). Our VISTA volunteers will receive a small monthly living allowance made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. NeighborWorks® Lincoln is a community-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to keep Lincoln a safe and prosperous community by revitalizing neighborhoods and promoting homeownership.

The VISTA will conduct activities such as recruiting and training resident volunteers, conducting neighborhood surveys, developing workshop materials, fundraising, building collaborations and partnerships, leadership development, community revitalization project coordination and neighborhood group support, or managing data collection. VISTAs will receive specialized training and will interact heavily with VISTAs from other markets in the implementation of successful strategies to build personal and community assets in low- and moderate-income communities. VISTAs will make a real difference for families and communities on the ground.

This position requires a commitment to serve as a full-time employee for one full year. Compensation is paid directly to VISTA volunteers in the form of a living allowance from AmeriCorps* VISTA. Health insurance is provided. At the end of the term of service, an education award or cash stipend may be provided. For more information about AmeriCorps* VISTA, see http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/programs/americorps_vista.asp.


Training and Qualifications
• U.S. Citizen at least 18 years of age
• Responsible, self-motivated, and able to handle multiple on-going projects
• Possesses great people skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Relevant non-profit or community development experience
• Computer skills required (MS Office products proficiency helpful)
• Other language skills a plus
• Ability to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment and follow-through
• Must be detail oriented
• Maintains regular and timely attendance
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment
• Valid NE driver's license and good driving record

Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2009.

For more information about AmeriCorps* VISTA, see http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/programs/americorps_vista.asp or contact Shawn Ryba at 402.434.5490 or sryba@nwlincoln.org.