PSP has several VISTA positions available!
Read the program information section under the position announcements before applying. Are you interested in applying for one of our positions but not sure if AmeriCorps VISTA is right for you? Check out our "Is VISTA Right For You" help sheet at the bottom of this page!
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1. NORTHERN UT NATIVE CONNECTION (VISTA position, view the flyer here)
This strong team is looking for a few excellent members who are collaborative team members but who can also work independently. The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: working with school admin and teachers to develop academic and behavioral interventions that support Native student success, educating family and community members, collecting donations to support programs, recruiting and training volunteers, collecting and analyzing student data, raising awareness of Native American history and cultures, and building partnerships with schools and community organizations. *Daily access to a reliable vehicle is required to be successful in this position. - Apply on the AmeriCorps Portal here! - Apply on the USU Jobs site here! (if selected for service) 
3.VARIOUS SCHOOL-BASED SITES (VISTA position, view the flyer here!)
These full-time, one-year AmeriCorps VISTA service positions are hosted by the Public & School Partnership (PSP) and serve disadvantaged youth and families in northern Utah. VISTA Members are placed in elementary, middle, and high schools to help improve and implement programs that support student academic success and attendance, college and career readiness, parent engagement, student experience, and intervention strategies. Specific activities vary by site. See USU Jobs listing OR the flyer below for available sites. In your USU Jobs application, include a document that lists your top TWO (2) preferred sites where you would like to be interviewed. Internship credit may be negotiated for university students. - Apply on the AmeriCorps Portal here! - Apply on the USU Jobs site here! 
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2. UTAH ASSISTIVE TECH PROGRAM (VISTA position, flyer coming soon!)
The Utah Assistive Technology Program (UATP) is a federally-funded program serving individuals with disabilities of all ages throughout the state of Utah. Their goal is to provide assistive technology devices and services as well as train university students, parents, children with disabilities and professional service providers about assistive technology. The primary goal of this position is to increase outreach to underserved populations so they can learn about and access needed services. General responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to conducting more effective outreach to underserved and minority populations and ensuring sustainability of UATP by maintaining UATP database. *Candidates should be comfortable with driving in order to be successful in this position. Personal vehicle is not required. - Apply on the AmeriCorps Portal here! - Apply on the USU Jobs site here! (if selected for service) 
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General VISTA Position & Application Information
Application Instructions:
To apply, click on the link to the listing on the AmeriCorps Portal. This is required of all AmeriCorps VISTA Members. All successful candidates will also need to apply on the USU Jobs site, after confirming acceptance of a hiring offer. To do this, click on the USU Jobs link below the position description. You will need a cover letter, a resume, and references.
If you have questions, email: pspvista.ut@gmail.com or call: (435) 797-0633. We look forward to working with you!
Benefits of A Full-Year VISTA Service:
Minimum requirements of Full-Term VISTA Service:
To apply, click on the link to the listing on the AmeriCorps Portal. This is required of all AmeriCorps VISTA Members. All successful candidates will also need to apply on the USU Jobs site, after confirming acceptance of a hiring offer. To do this, click on the USU Jobs link below the position description. You will need a cover letter, a resume, and references.
If you have questions, email: pspvista.ut@gmail.com or call: (435) 797-0633. We look forward to working with you!
Benefits of A Full-Year VISTA Service:
- Living allowance: $1026 per month
- End of service award: $5,920 education award OR $1,800 cash
- Mileage reimbursement for service-related travel
- Student loan forbearance (deferment may be available through loan holder) and interest repayment (if eligible)
- Child care (if eligible)
- Supplemental health coverage options (not ACA-compliant)
- Paid personal and medical leave, training, holidays
- Valuable professional experience
- Non-competitive eligibility (NCE) for federal job positions following completion of service term
Minimum requirements of Full-Term VISTA Service:
- US Citizen over the age of 18
- Work week: 40 hours a week (M-F, some weekends possible)
- Commitment: One-year service term (one calendar year)
- Mandatory participation in in-person or online pre-service orientation
* Interested in hosting an full-term AmeriCorps VISTA member with the Public & School Partnership during the 2018-2019 school year? Click here to learn how you can join our team as a VISTA site!
Is VISTA Right For You?
Click here to learn more about the Corporation for National and Community Service, the corporation that houses AmeriCorps VISTA. To see if AmeriCorps VISTA is the right professional and personal development experience for you, please look over the help sheet below...
