We have 3 positions open at PSP! 

Check out our open full-time positions below. 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!

1. Secondary School Student and Program Support (VISTA Positions, click here to view the flyer!) 
The 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 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. Internship credit may be negotiated for university students. 

In addition to the required application documents, all applicants are required to upload a "Preferences" document listing their top 2 placement sites, which is listed as "other" in required documents. Secondary school placement site options include (click the site name to view the site flyer):  Fremont HS (Plain City, UT) and Box Elder MS (Brigham City, UT).
This position's start date will be in August, with a mandatory, in-person orientation before the start date. The deadline to apply is JUNE  13, 2017. See the "General VISTA Position and Application Information" section below for more information regarding benefits and requirements of the VISTA program. You will need to complete both of the following applications:
   - Click here to complete the USU Jobs application

2. PSP VISTA Leader (VISTA Leader Position, click here to view the position flyer) 
This full-time, one-year AmeriCorps VISTA Leader position is hosted by the Public & School Partnership. The PSP VISTA Leader works out of PSP's main office at Utah State University. AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders across the country will the roles of ambassador, liaison, resource coordinator, mentor, recruiter, and facilitator/educator in the organizations where they serve. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: guiding new and existing VISTA Members through various phases of service, recruiting support, resource generation assistance for PSP and VISTA Members, fostering open communication between the VISTA Members and PSP office, raising awareness for AmeriCorps VISTA, coordinating PSP trainings and service projects, and recognizing VISTA Members.

VISTA Leaders benefit from a $1190/month living stipend, paid sick and personal days (10 each), and an end-of-service award in the form of an Education Award ($5815) OR Cash Stipend ($3000).  ALL VISTA Leaders are required to have served at least ONE YEAR with an AmeriCorps or Peace Corps program prior to applying.

This position's start date will either be in August, with a mandatory, VISTA pre-service and Leader orientation before or shortly after the state date. The deadline to apply is JUNE 10, 2017. See the "General VISTA Position and Application Information" section below for more information regarding benefits and requirements of the VISTA program. You will need to complete both of the following applications:
   - Click here to complete the AmeriCorps application 
   - Click here to complete the USU Jobs application 

3. Northern UT Native Connection (VISTA Position, click here to view the flyer!) 
This full-time AmeriCorps VISTA service position is hosted by the Public & School Partnership and is based at the Northern UT Native Connection program that serves students in Cache County, Logan City, and Box Elder school districts. VISTA Members working with this 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 work alongside students, families, school volunteers, admin, faculty, and staff to improve efforts to support the academic success and school experience of Native students.

This position's start date will be August 4th, with a mandatory, in-person orientation from July 31-August 3 in Los Angeles (at no cost to the selected employee). The deadline to apply is JUNE 14, 2017. See the "General VISTA Position and Application Information" section below for more information regarding benefits and requirements of the VISTA program. You will need to complete both of the following applications:
   - Click here to complete the AmeriCorps application 
   - Click here to complete the USU Jobs application 

General VISTA Position & Application Information

Application Instructions: 
To apply, click on the USU Jobs link below the position description. Here, you can apply through USU Jobs and learn more and complete the application. Successful candidates will also need to apply on the AmeriCorps Portal. Partner schools and organizations are located in or near Cache Valley, Utah. 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: $990 per month
  • End of service year award: $5,815 education allowance OR $1,500 cash
  • During service year: student loan forbearance (deferment may be available through loan holder)
  • Child care (if eligible)
  • Paid: personal and medical leave, training, holidays
  • Experience: professional

Requirements of a Full-Term VISTA Service:
  • Work week: 40 hours a week (M-F, some weekends possible)
  • Commitment: One-year service term (one calendar year)
  • US Citizen over the age of 18
  • 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 2017-2018 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...