The Community Outreach VISTA supports the development of a Center for Ethical Leadership in Action by building sustainable systems resources and partnerships for community-engaged learning CEL.
The role includes creating handbooks, toolkits, templates, and guidelines that outline best practices for ethical CEL work. Developing communication materials and a centralized resource repository are also key responsibilities. Establishing systems to track activities and partnerships is another essential aspect of the position.
The VISTA collaborates with faculty to integrate CEL best practices into courses, align academic outcomes with community needs, and facilitate clear communication with partners.
The position also strengthens community partner capacity by helping organizations identify project needs, prepare to host students, adopt sustainable onboarding processes, and use shared communication tools. Gathering feedback to support long-term, mutually beneficial collaborations is also a critical component of the role.