We are currently recruiting AmeriCorps VISTA members for our 2020-21 cohort. Our full-time, year-long AmeriCorps VISTA members serve at one of twelve local organizations to advance local anti-poverty solutions, develop sustainable community-resilience strategies, and build innovative equity initiatives in Northeastern Minnesota. You can view open positions on the Ecolibrium3 website, and apply directly to a position or the Eco3 AmeriCorps VISTA program using your profile on my.americorps.gov
Available Positions (August 3, 2020 – August 2, 2021):
- Community Disaster Resiliency Coordinator VISTA with Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation
- Food Justice VISTA with Duluth Community Garden Program and Ecolibrium3 Local Foods Local Places Initiative
- Youth STEM Curriculum and Program Specialist VISTA with Duluth Children’s Museum and Ecolibrium3
- Community Energy Program Coordinator VISTA with Ecolibrium3
- Systems Strengthening and Program Development VISTA with Ecolibrium3
- VISTA Team Leader with Ecolibrium3
- Program Coordinator VISTA with Families Rise Together
- Food Sovereignty VISTA with Fond du Lac Tribe of Lake Superior Chippewa
- Outreach and Policy Coordinator VISTA with Lincoln Park Children and Families Collaborative
- Capacity Building and Recruitment Specialist VISTA with Mentor North
- Community Health Specialist VISTA with St. Louis County Public Health
- Agriculture and Food Systems VISTA with University of Minnesota Northeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership
- Low Income Housing Developer VISTA with University of Minnesota Northeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership
- Community Development Coordinator VISTA with Zeitgeist
We are looking to fill the following positions starting in May and June:
- Community Outreach Coordinator VISTA with Duluth Art Institute
- Opioid Public Health Specialist VISTA with St. Louis County
- VISTA Team Leader with Ecolibrium3
- Summer Associate
AmeriCorps VISTA Benefits
- Living stipend of approximately $12,456 for members; $14,851 for team leaders
- 20 personal days
- Federal student loan forbearance
- Health coverage (Healthcare Allowance or Health Benefit Plan) through IMG Global
- Relocation allowance of $750 (if eligible)
- Child Care allowance through GAP Solutions (if eligible)
- Education award of approximately $6,195 or end of service stipend of approximately $1800 upon successful completion of service
- Noncompetitive eligibility for federal jobs upon successful completion of service
- Be a part of the AmeriCorps network (over 1 million alumni, employers, educational institutions, etc.)
Ecolibrium3 Program Highlights:
- Serve communities in Northeastern Minnesota by getting things done to eradicate poverty
- Develop personal and
professional skills
- Project management
- Program coordination
- Community outreach
- Coalition building
- Resource development
- Join a group of similarly passionate people as a member of the Ecolibrium3 AmeriCorps VISTA 2020-21 cohort
- Collaborate with VISTA cohort members on team projects
- Connect with other AmeriCorps members (e.g. Northland AmeriCorps Members Duluth Facebook group)
- Receive training, professional development, and networking opportunities
- Professional development stipend of $150
- Engage with the community during AmeriCorps service days
- Live and serve near beautiful Duluth, MN
- Explore what the shores of Lake Superior have to offer (outdoor recreation, creative art and music scene, etc.)
- Pursue outside education*
- Hold secondary employment*
* Cannot conflict with AmeriCorps VISTA program commitments
Resources with AmeriCorps VISTA Information
- AmeriCorps website
- VISTA Campus, a website just for VISTA members
- VISTA Member Handbook, everything you should know about being a VISTA
- National Service Hotline can be contacted with any questions or concerns using their email, chat, or phone (800-942-2677)
- Disability and Accessibility Information and Disability Inclusion Resources
- Northland AmeriCorps Collaborative Facebook Page: public page for current members, alumni, supporters, and interested parties
Ecolibrium3 AmeriCorps VISTA Information:
- Learn more about Ecolibrium3 and Ecolibrium3’s AmeriCorps VISTA program
- Contact Ecolibrium3 with any questions about the program
- Information on summer associate positions
Apply:
- View open positions on the Ecolibrium3 website
- Apply using your profile on my.americorps.gov
Join our team today!
