EHCEC Economic Opportunity VISTA

Member Duties : The VISTA member will fight poverty in East Harris County (EHC) by increasing financial stability and economic opportunities to increase pathways for stable careers in low-income, low-resource communities of East Harris County. The VISTA will build capacity by developing an understanding of East Harris County's financial and workforce development community resources and the availability of low-income employee development and job readiness skill training assistance programs, evaluating current programming, and engaging in community-based needs assessments.   Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance .      *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare   Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended .    Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Health .    Skills :
General Skills ,  Writing/Editing ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Recruitment .      Refine Search