Career Opportunities at NHCO

NHCO has two exciting AmeriCorps*VISTA positions available beginning in August 2008. AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.

To read personal accounts from our two current VISTAs, please click here.

The benefits of serving a year with North Hills Community Outreach are many!

• Learn new skills and develop your leadership abilities
• Make a true difference in the lives of your neighbors in need
• Modest stipend of approximately $900/month (does not affect government funds you might be receiving)
• Health insurance
• Student loan deferment
• Travel reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement (business use only)
• Education award of up to $4,725 for future schooling or loan repayment (or up to $1,200 cash award) upon program completion

Position: AmeriCorps*VISTA Faith in Action Coordinator (F/T)

Duties include:

• Work with local congregations and other community organizations to develop a corps of well-trained and coordinated volunteers to serve the elderly and adults with physical disabilities
• Partner with congregations and other organizations to identify potential individuals to be served
• Assist with the daily operation of NHCO’s Free Rides for Seniors shuttle bus program
• Schedule speaking engagements to promote programs
• Research and participate in community events and activities for recruitment and awareness
• Arrange and implement volunteer trainings
• Track and document requests for services
• Identify unmet community needs

Position: AmeriCorps*VISTA Volunteer Coordinator (F/T)

Duties include:

• Recruit, interview and place new volunteers in quality volunteer positions
• Identify and create new volunteer opportunities within the organization to meet the needs of a dynamic volunteer pool
• Grow volunteer-based fundraisers to engage more volunteers and increase funding
• Identify leadership opportunities and recruit volunteers for these positions

To apply for either of these positions, please visit the AmeriCorps recruitment webpage.

NHCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, military status or disability.

NHCO is a smoke-free working environment.