GSSSC is Seeking Five Youth Development Positions

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council

The Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council are currently seeking five VISTAs to deliver Girl Scout programs to youth in the Treasure Valley, Magic Valley, and Pocatello. You do not have to currently be an AmeriCorps VISTA to apply – however, you will ultimately need to fill out their application and be accepted into the program. We are looking for people to begin their training as early as July 1, 2009. Potential Applicants must be available to attend training in Salem, Oregon on July 6-9, 2009. All expenses are paid for VISTA trainings.

We need the following VISTAS:

- Treasure Valley: Membership and Youth Development Program Coordinator **This position has been filled.

- Magic Valley: Membership and Youth Development Program Coordinator **This position has been filled.

- Pocatello: Membership and Youth Development Program Coordinator

- Treasure Valley: Hispanic and American Indian Outreach Coordinator

- Magic Valley: Hispanic and American Indian Outreach Coordinator

If you are interested in becoming a VISTA member , please submit your resume to our organization ASAP. This is a full-time, year-long commitment which requires a successful background check, experience working with youth, and applicable trainings. We are looking to fill these five positions ASAP.

Summary of Positions: This person will work in cooperation with the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council staff and volunteers in the Treasure Valley area to help expand Girl Scouts programs and increase membership. This is the only all-girl program in Idaho that provides opportunities for girls to learn problem solving, conflict resolution, communication, teamwork, leadership and to be empowered to make healthy, positive decisions in their lives. Girls develop and learn under the guidance of a positive adult mentor, during or immediately after school.

Other responsibilities include membership outreach and youth development support as needed.

Restrictions:
Cannot be full time students
Cannot be employed outside their VISTA work
Cannot be involved in lobbying or partisan political activity subject to the Hatch provisions

Benefits/Living Allowance for Volunteer:
• Insurance – VISTA volunteers are provided health benefits at no cost to the volunteer for injuries and illness. The purpose is to provide essential health care services. Pre-existing medical conditions are not covered and coverage cannot be extended to dependents.
• Optional life insurance coverage is available for a cost of $2.07 bi-weekly, paid by the volunteer
• Living Allowance – Will receive a subsistence allowance every other week to pay for food, housing and personal expenses. This allowance is subject to Federal and Idaho State Income taxes. You will receive a monthly allowance of $833 (approximately $384 gross pay every two weeks over 26 pay periods per year. Net pay should be about $357 each pay period depending on withholding rates and life insurance options.
• Stipend/Education Award – If you choose the stipend you will be credited with $100 per month of service to assist them when they complete their service- this stipend is maintained as a savings account and paid to the volunteer in the last two allowance checks – you must complete the full 12 months of service to receive this stipend. The Education award is a voucher in the amount of $4725 per year of VISTA service. If selected, this will replace the stipend accrual of $1200 paid at the end of service.
• Child Care – those who qualify are eligible to receive up to $400 per month per child for child care voucher reimbursements which is paid to the child care provider
• Personal and Sick Leave – you would be entitled to 10 working days of personal leave during each full year of service – you are also entitled to 10 days of sick leave during each full year of VISTA service.