Grants and Research VISTA-UWGLV

All United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley AmeriCorps VISTA assignments will expand capacity towards population level goals across the region. UWGLV strives to create population level change in areas of education, community stability, and healthy aging to ensure individuals who experience crisis have the supports they need to rebound. The UWGLV VISTA project focuses on strengthening the networks of providers that deliver services to address concerns and through working with UWGLV staff they support the efforts across all three-issue areas. VISTAs address issues at the programmatic and system levels seeking to identify and deal with the root causes by utilizing the collective impact framework.

Member Duties : The Grants and Research VISTA will work with the UWGLV grants administration team to build capacity with researching new grant and funding opportunities to expand resources for the community. The VISTA member will support the grant research process and workflows, assist the Grants team with implementing a grants policy manual, and conduct research into potential funding partners and grants. This project requires excellent research and communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and a passion for addressing disparities and social determinants in the community.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible .

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .

Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Hunger , Neighborhood Revitalization , Education , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Health , Homelessness , Housing , Community and Economic Development .

Skills :
Recruitment , Education , Communications , Public Health , Urban Planning , Social Services , Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Conflict Resolution , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Counseling , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Youth Development , Public Speaking , Community Organization , Leadership .