Americorps VISTA Positions at 826 Boston
826 Boston seeks to bring on two individuals in summer 2009 through the Americorps VISTA program. Applicants are encouraged to apply to Americorps online www.americorps.gov and submit a resume and cover letter to:
826 Boston
3035 Washington St.
Roxbury, MA 02119
info@826boston.org
617-442-5400
Compensation & Benefits
Americorps VISTAs serve full-time for one-year terms, during which they receive a living stipend of $13,548, in-service training funds of $150, health coverage, a monthly MBTA pass, and an education award at the end of their service of $4,725.
Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
Download the VISTA Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator Job Description
The Volunteer Recruitment position focuses on volunteer outreach, training, and retention. Position responsibilities will include training new volunteers, conducting outreach to local colleges, professional networks, and community organizations, holding volunteer appreciation events and improving communications between 826 Boston and its 900+ volunteers.
The ideal candidate for this position has a Bachelor’s degree, experience working with or as a volunteer, excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills, and is comfortable delivering public presentations. Spanish language skills are a plus!
Store and Events Coordinator
Download the VISTA Store and Events Coordinator Job Description
The Store and Events Coordinator will work primarily with the organization’s retail arm, the Greater Boston Bigfoot Research Institute. Position responsibilities will include organizing and systemizing inventory tasks, creating and maintaining procedure manuals and training documents, managing the logistics of web-based retail and holding regular events to boost customer numbers.
The ideal candidate for this position has a Bachelor’s degree, experience in management, excellent organizational skills, and aptitude in creative design. Web programming experience is not required but is a bonus, as are Spanish language skills.
