WJC's Program VISTA

WJC's Program VISTA

Western Justice Center has a history of work in movements to advance equity and justice for structurally disadvantaged communities to join our team. We have a friendly and relaxed, business professional workspace where our team members invest in each other, professionally and personally. We value empathy, civility, empowerment, diversity, inclusivity and creative collaboration. Because we aim to build a world that embraces difference as strength, WJC strongly encourages and welcomes applications from members of the BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people from working class backgrounds, religious minorities and people with disabilities.

Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA will support WJC's 5-yr project to: 1) reduce conflicts affecting student success; 2) decrease behavioral citations, suspensions, etc.; 3) enhance social-emotional learning; 4) better school climate; 5) gather program impact evidence via participatory research; 6) leverage conflict resolution education for academic/career growth. Assist Project Manager in training, PUSD program implementation, coach school teams, empower mediators/facilitators, gather impact data, collaborate with PUSD leadership, provide access to WJC curriculum.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Health Coverage* , Training , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance .

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

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

Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Education , Community Outreach , Children/Youth .

Skills :
Team Work , Communications , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Youth Development , Public Speaking , General Skills , Non-Profit Management , Conflict Resolution , Computers/Technology , Education , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Fine Arts/Crafts , Leadership , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring .