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)
This full-time, one-year AmeriCorps VISTA position is hosted by the Public & School Partnership and is based at the Northern Utah Native Connection program that serves students in Cache County, Logan City, and Box Elder school districts. VISTA members with the Northern Utah Native Connection program work during school hours of operation to help school administration, teachers, and other staff to develop programs to implement and evaluate attendance, positive behavior support, and targeted academic interventions that benefit Native students. In addition, VISTA members will work alongside students, families, school volunteers, administration, faculty, and staff to improve efforts to support the academic success and school experience of Native students. *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 successfully hired) 
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2. LOGAN FAMILY CENTER (VISTA position)
This full-time, one-year AmeriCorps VISTA position is hosted by the Public & School Partnership and is based at the Logan Family Center in Logan, UT. The Logan Family Center is looking for an organized, forward-thinking individual who is excited about serving the families of Cache Valley. The VISTA Member serving with the center will ensure sustainability of the organization by engaging in resource generation, community outreach, and program support activities so that the Logan Family Center can continue to provide its free services to Cache Valley families for years to come. - Apply on the AmeriCorps Portal here! - Apply on the USU Jobs site here! (if successfully hired) 
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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: $6,095 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 VISTA service orientation (VSO) and PSP on-site orientation & training (OSOT)
* 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...
