Interested in working closely with youth and community members to provide a collaborative network of youth opportunities, including programs, training, and outreach efforts that help reduce youth violence and promote more equitable conditions? Want to track and gather data for the ThrYve Evaluation Team? ThrYve supports a community-level approach to preventing youth violence by empowering youth and families to thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment for our youth and families to flourish. The VISTA member will need to have basic computer skills as an entry level, and they will be expected to complete related IT trainings during the first months of service (Microsoft suite, Zoom, Teams, etc.). Precision and attention to details are also required skills. You describe yourself as: \xc2\xb7 Motivated, flexible, and passionate \xc2\xb7 Able to think creatively and strategically to solve problems \xc2\xb7 Desire to be a changemaker in our community \xc2\xb7 Looking for an opportunity where you can gain professional skills and experience The Unified Government\xe2\x80\x99s AmeriCorps VISTA Program is: \xc2\xb7 An ideal stepping stone to a career within local government and nonprofit work \xc2\xb7 Supportive by encouraging members to seek out professional development opportunities and will facilitate in-house opportunities \xc2\xb7 Cultivating a team full of passionate individuals working to create systemic changes in Wyandotte County. \xc2\xb7 An avenue to pay off college debt or future education Our full-time, 12-month AmeriCorps VISTA positions could be right for you! Passion and general skills are needed, experience is not required; training and resources will be provided. VISTA members receive professional development and experience, but opportunities for future employment are not guaranteed. Multiple positions are available within the Unified Government\xe2\x80\x99s AmeriCorps VISTA Program, and candidates may apply for more than one position. Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• The VISTA will coordinate the work of the ThrYve Team to ensure that the project activities are sustained.
• Work with the Evaluation Team to track, manage, clean, and gather ThrYve-related data.
• Professional Development: Throughout the service year, engage in ongoing professional development that furthers goals of this VAD or goals for Life After VISTA.

Minimum qualifications: \xc2\xb7 Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident \xc2\xb7 Willing to submit to and pass a national service background check \xc2\xb7 Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) AmeriCorps VISTA Member Compensation: \xc2\xb7 A living allowance of $675 (pre-tax) is provided every two weeks. \xc2\xb7 Upon completion of the 12-month term, CNCS provides a $6,895 Education Award for college loans or future education expenses. Those without loans or plans for future education can receive a smaller cash stipend of $1,800, in lieu of the Education Award. AmeriCorps VISTA Member Benefits: \xc2\xb7 Monthly $100 housing stipend \xc2\xb7 Service-related mileage reimbursement \xc2\xb7 10 vacation days and 10 sick days \xc2\xb7 Professional development opportunities \xc2\xb7 Relocation or settling-in allowance (if moving 50+ miles for service) \xc2\xb7 Federal student loan forbearance and deferment \xc2\xb7 Healthcare, childcare, and other benefits available Join the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas AmeriCorps VISTA Program. The Unified Government (UG) is committed to civic innovation, job creation, economic development, and the health of Wyandotte County residents - and our members are contributing in big ways! Our members serve in a variety of Unified Government Department and with community partner agencies. Deadline: DO NOT DELAY! Apply by March 15th for priority consideration. The anticipated start date is May 8th. All AmeriCorps VISTA service terms are 365 days; thus this opportunity is slated to be 5/8/2023 - 5/7/2024. Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Pay: $1,350.00 per month Application Question(s):

• I understand this opportunity is not traditional employment but is national service. The living allowance is $675 (pre-tax) paid every two weeks and is not negotiable. Please acknowledge acceptance of this statement below.

Work Location: One location