AmeriCorps Member - Volunteer Engagement VISTA

Job description

Responsibilities:
The Volunteer Engagement VISTA with Goodwill MOKAN will grow the capacity and quality of workforce development services for the underemployed and unemployed by engaging volunteers in our mission.

This VISTA Member will:

1. Create new volunteer positions, as well as relevant training and onboarding materials for volunteers

2. Create volunteer recruitment materials

3. Recruit volunteers

4. Support volunteer communications and tracking

5. Lead volunteer recognition efforts

We are seeking someone with a passion for the power of work and the initiative to develop something new at a 125 year old organization. A successful candidate will have excellent communication skills in speaking and writing, be detailed oriented, have good record keeping ability, and be self-motivated.

We are seeking a VISTA for the 2022 year, approximately January 2022-January 2023. This VISTA member must be willing to serve in-person at least 20% of the time, in order to engage our in-person programs and volunteers. Remote work is possible for the remainder.

Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas is in Kansas City, MO. The primary working address for this VISTA position is 800 E 18th Street Kansas City, MO 64108. Learn more at (url removed) or by contacting Kristen at (phone number removed).

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Qualifications:
Successful VISTA candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

Recruitment

Public Speaking

Teamwork

Communications, written and verbal

Basic Computer Skills

Teaching/training

Conflict Resolugion

High School Diploma or equivalent

Overview:
Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas has a rich, 125 year+ history. Everyone knows Goodwill for our thrift stores, but few know what Goodwill is really all about. The sale of unwanted items provides funds that stay local, helping us to support thousands of job seekers with barriers to employment. We believe in the Power of Work and are committed to helping people earn and keep jobs in the community. That's why 88¢ of every dollar Goodwill spends goes directly into our mission, not into shareholders' pockets.

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Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, disability or genetic information, and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply for available positions. Individuals needing accommodations to complete an application may contact Human Resources at (phone number removed).