Member Duties : The Community Resilience Project Coordinator VISTA will contribute to the work of the Foundation for a Resilient Montpelier by: -Crafting messages to inform residents about the resilience-focused work of the Foundation and opportunities to be involved -Supporting volunteers to carry out projects that strengthen Montpelier's resilience to flooding and other disasters. -Engaging community members to build a culture of emergency preparedness -Developing community infrastructure to deliver support to residents in need When successful, this position will contribute directly to Montpelier’s resilience and reduce the impacts of disaster on some of our city’s most vulnerable residents. Public communication and volunteer recruitment and support will be key functions of this role. A resilient Montpelier is a place that looks after the most vulnerable in our City, particularly those who suffer the greatest impact when disaster strikes.
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Environment , Community Outreach , Disaster Relief , Community and Economic Development , Neighborhood Revitalization .
Skills :
Social Services , Recruitment , Leadership , Community Organization , Disaster Services , Writing/Editing , Communications , Computers/Technology , Team Work .
