AmeriCorps VISTA Project Assistant in Family Studies and Human Services

General Information

This full time VISTA service position will build the capacity of HandsOn Kansas State and School of Family Studies and Human Services at Kansas State University to engage military youth, families and veterans in community-based assessment, events and programs. These activities will take place in and around Manhattan, Junction City and Ft. Riley, Kansas.

Project Period: April, 2012 - April, 2013 (With possibility of renewal for up to three years).

Qualifications

Applicant must be over 18 years of age, have a vehicle, and posess skills necessary to work with vulnerable populations. Bachelor's degree or near completion of degree preferred.

Successful applicants will receive a $892/month living allowance, and are eligible for health and childcare benefits. A $5,500 education award is provided at completion of a successful 12-month term in the position.

Application Instructions

Applications close by Apri 2012.

To apply or for more information, contact:
HandsOn Kansas State
Lynda Bachelor, Director
103 Leadership Studies
785-532-3670
bachelor@ksu.edu
or
Elaine Johannes
School of Family Studies and Human Services
343 Justin Hall
785-532-7720
ejohanne@ksu.edu