Lantern Light Health and Wellness Coordinator VISTA

Lantern Light Health and Wellness Coordinator VISTA

HOUSING IS PROVIDED. The VISTA Member will be part of a cohort of up to twenty (20) VISTAs sponsored by Tulane University's Center for Public Service (CPS). The Tulane VISTA program partners with non-profit organizations serving the New Orleans community to place VISTA members in high-impact, capacity-building roles. VISTA members work with one organization during their term of service on a variety of activities to improve their partner site's anti-poverty programs. Tulane hosts a weekly staff meeting for all of our VISTA members to review activities and projects as well as have ongoing professional development workshops to help build the skill sets of our members for success this year and beyond. You can learn more about ongoing activities at . For this position, the VISTA will be placed at Lantern Light, a nonprofit organization that operates a food bank to combat food insecurity in New Orleans. Learn more about Lantern Light at . Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Tulane University Center for Public Service AmeriCorps VISTA members will be placed in New Orleans nonprofits in indirect service roles which alleviate poverty and build capacity and sustainability for their organization. The specific roles and organizations the candidate will be considered for will vary depending on the candidate's interests and capacities. You may reach out to Michael in the contact information section to learn more about the roles and organizations before applying. Typical VISTA roles include VISTA positions in communications, outreach, volunteer management, and development.

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

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Homelessness , Hunger , Health , Community Outreach .

Skills :

Education , Public Health , Social Services , Community Organization .