This is what the job description for the Jumpstart Operations VISTA looks like:

Member Duties : The Operations VISTA will work within the operations department to identify, design, develop, and manage key systems that effectively facilitate the communication and support between field, region and national offices. The Operations VISTA will participate as a central coordinator and project manager for national office initiatives that have a direct impact on regional and field operations. The Operations VISTA will participate in decisions, project plans, and programs being rolled out by the national office from a field perspective and will think through the potential challenges and impact of planned projects on the field. Additionally, the Operations VISTA will support and maintain a process that tightly manages the information flow to and from the field, including performance metrics, Jumpstart site data, and weekly communication. Site, regional, and national needs will heavily influence project priorities for the position.

Yeah, that is what I'll be doing starting October 20. If my excitement didn't come through on the last post...I CAN'T FREAKIN' WAIT TO START!

From what I've read about Jumpstart, they sound like a phenomenal organization that helps a population that could be so easily overlooked; pre-k children from under-privileged situations. I can't wait to work for them, to live in and explore Boston, to be an east-coaster, and to and to take this huge step in a new direction of my life. I am going to try to make the move to the right coast around the 13th of October so I can begin my adjustment to the city before I start work.

Oh, and I was told I do not have to be a Red Sox fan. That's good, because baseball is really boring anyway. What Boston or New England sport/team should I become a fan of? The University of Oregon Ducks already have their place in my college football heart, but I have no alligance to any other sport/team. Your thoughts?