Saint Paul Public Library is seeking a VISTA volunteer to serve as Youth Leadership Coordinator. The VISTA will coordinate the Youth Leadership Council (YLC) for libraries throughout St. Paul. The goals of the YLC are to foster a sense of belonging, create meaningful volunteer opportunities for teens, improve teen programming, promote leadership, and empower the teen voice.
The mission of Saint Paul Public Library (SPPL) is to connect people in St. Paul with the imperative and joy of learning through a lifetime. SPPL is committed to racial equity and inclusion, and the Youth Leadership Council (YLC) brings diverse voices from these key stakeholders. SPPL values creating opportunities for teens to gather around a project, and we see YLC as a pathway to connect with additional community resources, jobs, and opportunities. Candidates best for this position will be willing to explore new ideas and strategies, will demonstrate cultural competency, and will take initiative for the success of the project. The VISTA will coordinate the Youth Leadership Council (YLC) for libraries throughout St. Paul. The goals of the YLC are to foster a sense of belonging, create meaningful volunteer opportunities for teens, improve teen programming, promote leadership, and empower the teen voice. The YLC is based in Createch, a creative space for teens in SPPL. At YLC meetings, teens give feedback on Createch and SPPL, discuss relevant topics, and build leadership skills. **This position is part of the City of St. Paul VISTA Cohort. This cohort provides a learning community of 20 fellow VISTA members all serving within Saint Paul. We provide bi-weekly professional development training and additional support throughout the year.
Member Duties : The VISTA will: Build curriculum to enhance and grow existing Youth Leadership Councils for Saint Paul Public Library (SPPL); Enhance and develop existing Youth Leadership Councils for SPPL; Collaborate with SPPL Createch staff on programming and recruitment of teens; Grow the Youth Leadership Council model for four other Createch sites; Help connect youth with opportunities within the city and community, including paid employment; Gather teen feedback to enhance SPPL programming; Incorporate YLC project-based volunteering as part of the teen volunteer model for SPPL; Recruit teens for Createch and YLCs through community outreach.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
Terms: Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas: Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education .
Skills: General Skills , Public Speaking , Leadership , Recruitment , Education , Communications , Community Organization , Youth Development
Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
Program: Youth Leadership Coordinator-St. Paul Public Libraries (CSP)
Program Start/End Date: 07/29/2017 – 07/28/2018
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations: MINNESOTA
Accepting Applications: From 04/10/2017 To 06/05/2017
Contact: Marika Staloch, 90 4th St W, Saint Paul MN 55102, 651-266-7068, [email protected]
Listing ID: 66125
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