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Job Opening at A Just Harvest- January 2013

JOB TITLE: Volunteer Coordinator & Development Assistant

REPORTS TO: Director of Resource Development

· Hours Needed: Monday through Friday, 11:00 – 7:00 p.m. Ability to maintain flexible core daytime schedule, with occasional weekend work, including up to two weekends a month, would be ideal.

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists theDirector of Resource Development with volunteer coordination, including scheduling volunteers, orienting new volunteers and ensuring that volunteers have a good experience with the organization. This position is also responsible for assisting theDirector of Resource Development with fundraising activities, including the organization’s Annual Benefit, Tag Days, and working with corporate volunteers.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must have experience building, developing, and managing volunteer resources.

· Must possess outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

· Must demonstrate significant success working with diverse economic, cultural and faith-based groups.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Schedule the appropriate amount of volunteers to work in the Community Kitchen.

· Coordinate and facilitate A Just Harvest volunteer orientations.

· Establish and maintain effective communications with volunteers.

· Develop and implement strategies to recruit additional volunteers as needed (for example, posting volunteer opportunities on internet volunteering sites)

· Manage the collection and entry of volunteer contact information and other data.

· Respond to all requests, inquiries, and messages in a timely manner; refer inquiries as appropriate

· Help recruit, train and place volunteers for our annual small fundraisers, such as Tag Days, CROP Walk and Hunger Walk.

· Assist with various components of the Annual Banquet in October, including compiling the list of Volunteers of the Year, tracking ticket sales, managing basic logistics and assisting as needed with the Annual Magazine.

· Provide public education on A Just Harvest’s mission, advocacy, and direct service.

· Represent A Just Harvest at local and regional volunteer/service/mission fairs, congregational events, related ministry and denominationally based meetings, and faith-based advocacy groups.

· Assist Development Director in recruiting and engaging corporate volunteers and young professionals in the work and mission of A Just Harvest.

· Attend staff, agency, and inter-agency meetings, trainings and seminars as assigned.Participate in the agency’s public relations and fund raising activities as required

· Research specific fundraising opportunities.

· Assist with maintenance of the data base and the timely thanking of donors.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

· Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and public speaking skills.

· Minimum two year’s experience with volunteer or human services management/coordination.

· Exemplary organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

· Familiarity with Microsoft Word.

· Able to work comfortably with diverse constituencies.

· Previous fundraising experience, either as staff or as a volunteer.

Please submit resume with cover letter to Michaela Lovegood: michaela@ajustharvest.org

Seeking work near the Little Village neighborhood? Taller de José is a faith-based social service agency offering support to local community members of the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago. Services provided include support with Legal issues, Domestic Violence, Financial Assistance, Immigration and Counseling. Learn about us at http://tallerdejose.org.

Two great Student Employees are needed to provide office support. Located near Cermak and Kedzie Pink Line stop. Apply now on Rambler Link!

AmeriCorps Social Justice Teaching Fellowship!

Life Together is a fellowship and leadership development project that matches young leaders (21-35 years of age) with mission-based non-profit organizations and churches throughout Eastern Massachusetts, and then trains these fellows through diverse spiritual practices, shared leadership models, and community organizing tools (www.lifetogethercommunity.org).

Esperanza Academy, located in Lawrence, MA, is a tuition-free, independent day school in the Episcopal tradition for low income girls in grades 5-8. Esperanza Academy is 100% privately funded and depends greatly on a large population of generous volunteers. (www.EsperanzaAcademy.org)

This teaching fellowship is a partnership between Life Together and Esperanza. Starting in August 2012, Life Together will hire four AmeriCorps teaching fellows that will serve at Esperanza as full-time intern teachers.

During their year with Life Together, fellows: work for social justice, grow as leaders, and live in community with other fellows. In addition to teach four days a week, these teaching fellows will participate in about eight hours a week of leadership training and spiritual reflection, and they will live in community with one another.

Fellows will serve from August 13, 2012 through June 30, 2014, with the possibility of extending the contract for a second year.

Life Together is strategic initiative of The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts and an affiliate program of the Episcopal Service Corps, but the fellows come many different spiritual backgrounds.

About the position

The AmeriCorps Teaching Fellow will teach classes, work and or coach in the extended day program and perform other responsibilities related to teaching. The successful candidate will demonstrate belief in Esperanza’s mission, philosophy and strategic plan. The Teaching Fellow will be a person of high moral character with a generous sense of humor, determination and fortitude. The Teaching Fellow shall have the ability to work independently and cooperatively and be committed to goal-oriented leadership. Organizational, computer and communication skills must be exemplary.

A bachelor’s degree is required
Prior leadership experience is required
This is a teacher-training program and no prior teaching experience is required.

Teacher Qualifications

creating an inspired learning environment that is evidenced by strong classroom management and meaningful learning experiences,
expertise in content knowledge and the teaching and learning process,
ability to adapt to the unique learning needs of individual students through differentiated instruction especially with English Language Learners
ability to vary and implement different and creative strategies within classroom while maintaining focus on academics and study skills,
to respect and respond to educational implications of socio-economic status and cultural backgrounds of students and their families
committed to student pursuit of motivated independence as lifelong learners by empowering students to identify and manage their own learning styles and needs,
understanding of the developmental needs of middle school girls
effective communication skills in order to facilitate information amongst colleagues and families

About the fellows

Life Together will select 25 fellows from a pool of over 200 applicants. They range in age from 21 to 35, and are willing to work in challenging settings, committed to positive community change, and emotionally mature. Each fellow has demonstrated a deep commitment to working for social justice and has an interest in spiritual growth.

Compensation:

Fellows receive housing, health insurance, a modest monthly living stipend, a transportation stipend, and an AmeriCorps Education Award (to pay student loans or put toward future graduate school tuition). Fellows also receive extensive leadership training.

Jesuit Alumni Volunteer (JAV) Program

The Jesuit Alumni Volunteer (JAV) Program connects men and women who wish to serve in a low-income community with the opportunity to work in an innovative educational environment at Christ the King Jesuit Prep. Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory High School was established to provide working families of Chicago’s West Side with the opportunity to provide their children with a Jesuit, college preparatory education.

Now in its eleventh year of operation, the JAV Program was founded in response to the extensive needs and limited resources of our sister school, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (CRJHS), opened in 1998 and serving the Southwest Side of Chicago. At CRJHS, the JAV Program has grown to be a vital part of delivering quality, affordable education to our students, and at CtK, the program has begun serving the students and families of the Austin neighborhood.

Our volunteers are alumni/ae of Jesuit and Catholic universities from throughout the US. They demonstrate a commitment to social justice, spiritual and personal growth, and intentional community living – all tenets of our program. Our volunteers give of their gifts and talents to serve the students and families of Cristo Rey and Christ the King in many ways. For two years, they live in intentional community across the street from Christ the King and benefit from lives committed to reflection and action.

For this upcoming school year, the JAV Program is seeking to fill two positions: a teaching position and a position in the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP).

Teaching position: Teaching experience is preferred but not required. Applicant should have background in History, English, Science, or Math. Responsibilities include: creating an annual plan aligned with Cristo Rey Network curriculum; attending Professional Development meetings and faculty meetings; creating lesson plans; and cultivating a positive and disciplined classroom environment.

CWSP position: Christ the King students work 5 days a month at corporate jobs in Chicago to pay for their education. They earn up to 75% of their tuition through their monthly work. The CWSP position, thus, includes the following responsibilities: coordinating parent, student, and sponsor orientations and events; coordinating and assisting in the formation of student teams and job assignments based on student and sponsor requests; assisting with creation, coordination, and implementation of studet recognition strategies; scheduling and coordinating individual and group meetings with students and sponsors, serving as primary contact for assinged job sponsors; and assisting CWSP in identifying new sponsors.

JAV’s receive a monthly grocery stipend on top of a monthly allowance. JAV’s are also eligible for an Americorps grant through CVN. Please see our website for details:

http://www.ctkjesuit.org/about/JesuitAlumniVolunteerProgram.htm

Please contact Adam DeLeon at adeleon@ctkjesuit.org or Lauren McCallick at lmccallick@ctkjesuit.org with any questions.

Resettlement Projects Coordinator (AmeriCorps VOCAL Member)

Position Title: Resettlement Projects Coordinator (An AmeriCorps VOCAL member)

Reports To: Director of Resettlement Services

Status: 35 hours per week for 1700 hours within the year. Some evening and weekend hours are necessary. The position starts September 1^st 2012 and ends in late August of 2013. For more information on the status of this position, see summary below.

Summary:

World Relief Chicago assists with the resettlement of refugees through cultural adjustment and employment services, English classes, youth programs, and immigrant legal services. This position leads orientations and training sessions for refugees; coordinates the work of churches and volunteers in the department; assists with the allocation of in kind donations to refugees and case management tasks as needed; and performs other related tasks in Resettlement Department. World Relief Chicago is located at 3507 W. Lawrence in Chicago’s Albany Park Neighborhood.

All applicants should apply through VOCAL AmeriCorps to become a member once they have interviewed with World Relief Chicago and have been offered the position. The VOCAL AmeriCorps website is www.lvillinois.org. AmeriCorps provides health insurance; a stipend of around $12,100 per year (before taxes); monthly training; deferment of most college loans; a $5,550 (before taxes) education award which can be used for past, current or present tuition and related costs, and other benefits. World Relief Chicago does not provide wage or salary support for the position but members receive a stipend and other benefits through VOCAL AmeriCorps. World Relief Chicago provides a monthly CTA pass to the member for the entire year or the equivalent monthly amount towards gasoline if the member has a vehicle.

Primary Responsibilities

Coordinate Good Neighbor Team Volunteers

Collaborate with the Church Mobilizer/Advancement Officer on the recruitment, placement and appreciation of church volunteers in the Resettlement Department with the goal of these volunteers assisting with refugee English language acquisition and adjustment to life in the U.S.
Ensure the ongoing training, support, and debriefing of churches and volunteers assisting refugees.
Provide orientation information and facilitate volunteer orientation for potential volunteers
Match church volunteers with refugees through an in-home or on site meeting.
Ensure church volunteers are aware of and meet the needs of refugee cases according to World Relief resettlement model and can provide English conversation support to promote refugees’ English language acquisition.
Respond promptly to calls, concerns, and needs of church volunteers.
Mediate between refugee needs as expressed by resettlement team and church volunteers to provide additional assistance to refugees when necessary.
Ensure that all church volunteers are in compliance with paperwork and training requirements, including submission of background checks.
Track church volunteer involvement on various databases.
Conduct home-visits with clients as needed to ensure that the client volunteer partnership is meeting client needs.

Lead Follow-up Cultural Orientation

Lead cultural orientation sessions (as a follow up to the initial/primary orientation) according to language groups, incorporating ESL methodology primarily and utilizing interpreters as needed. The purpose of the orientation is to help limited English speaking refugee clients understand American culture, systems, rules and opportunities and reinforce what they learned at their initial orientation.
Answer questions the refugees may have about the resettlement process

Resettlement Department Tasks

Provide support to the In Kind Donations Coordinator in responding to potential donors of in-kind items such as clothing, household goods, and furniture to refugee families and assist in arranging for the donation to be made.
Attend external meetings with partners related to tasks in position description.
Attend staff meetings in the department and all staff meetings.
Provide support to the case management staff with general case management tasks as needed including taking limited English speaking clients to emergency appointments, connecting refugee clients with urgent needs to resources and documenting interactions with clients in case notes where needed.
Provide support to the Church Mobilizer/Advancement Officer with planning of various events including the Annual Fundraising Dinner, World Refugee Day, etc.
Provide support to the Director of Resettlement Services as needed

AmeriCorps Vocal

Fulfill the requirements of the AmeriCorps VOCAL program.

Requirements

Strong oral and written communication skills
Organized and creative: the ability to create new systems and programs as well as organize events and projects
Self-motivated and able to work independently and handle a variety of projects simultaneously
Cross-cultural sensitivity
Training, teaching, tutoring, or mentoring experience and/or training in TESOL preferred
Support for World Relief’s Mission, Vision and Values
Commitment to meeting all of the requirements of the AmeriCorps VOCAL program
Ability to work well under pressure and in cross-departmental teams
Flexibility and problem solving skills essential
Good driving record and willingness to drive 14 passenger van

Community Builders Student Advocate

Job Title: Community Builders Student Advocate
Reports To: Program Director

Organization Mission
Umoja Student Development Corporation equips young people to succeed in college and confidently
claim their future. We do this by building a web of dynamic relationships where schools, families
and communities partner to bridge the gap between the talents and ambitions of low-income young
people and the resources they need to thrive. For more information, please visit our websites at
www.umojacorporation.org, and www.meetumoja.org .

Dates (subject to change):
Orientation and Training: June 11th-June 22nd 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m, Monday-Friday.
Community Builders program: June 25th-August 3rd 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m, Monday-Friday.

Program locations:
Manley Career Academy: 2935 W Polk St. Room 124 Chicago, IL 60612
North Lawndale College Prep: 1615 S Christiana, Chicago, IL 60623

Community Builders Program Overview: Community Builders (CB) is a 6-week internship for 35 high school students, from select Umoja partner high schools. The program provides an opportunity for students to deeply grapple with a social issue that directly impacts their community. Drawing from a variety of academic and professional fields, CB interns work towards addressing this social issue while documenting their process on film. The culture of social responsibility and professionalism that CB cultivates in our young people, serves in building proactive relationships with students, teachers, administrative staff, and other community organizations. The program is designed to be academically and professionally rigorous. Curriculum strongly promotes student voice, and addresses social-emotional learning and post-secondary development,

Job Summary:
Umoja Student Development Corporation is looking for a dynamic individual who is passionate about challenging youth to think critically and build positive leadership skills. The Community Builders Student Advocate will be on the front lines, supporting the implementation of student leadership and identity development programming that educates about and promotes positive change around school
culture.

The Community Builders Student Advocate will work closely with CB interns, Umoja, and Free Spirit Media staff to address the holistic needs of the student. Combining passion and creativity with strong planning, organizational, and facilitation skills, this position will support the creation of curriculum, contribute to the development and facilitation of programming with students, require the facilitation of student groups and relationships, and the coordination of some aspects of program logistics and administration. This position reports to Umoja’s Program Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Partner with Umoja staff in the execution of Umoja leadership and identity development programming at Community Builders (CB).
● Assist in creating and facilitating daily leadership and identity development programming for CB
● Manage relationships with students involved in CB including recruitment of participants and ongoing case management
● Work closely with Umoja, FSM, ASM staff and administration to coordinate and support student led school culture building initiatives and projects

Manley Career Academy • 2935 West Polk St., Room 116 • Chicago, Illinois 60612 • Main line: 773.534.8877 • Fax: 773.534.8878 • www.umojacorporation.org

Umoja Student Development Corporation

Assist with off-site field trips.
Cultivate and promote a supportive yet challenging environment for the students.
Assist student in dealing with conflict and disagreements in productive and safe ways.
Engage and communicate with school stakeholders (parents, students, staff, etc.) regarding student work and successes
2. Collaborate with the Community Builders Director to:
● Assist in planning and coordinating field trips, retreats, conferences, and trainings for students involved in CB programming
● Write and facilitate leadership, identity development, and social justice based curriculum for CB
● Assist with organizational documentation and reporting requirements for services, activities, evaluation, and program expenses
● Support the development of safe youth-centered spaces for all students and staff at partner schools

Qualifications
This position requires a Bachelors degree (BA) in education, youth development or related field and least two years experience with teaching or adolescent development programming, particularly in the area of youth leadership. This position requires strong relationship building skills. This is a full-time seasonal employment position, 40 hours per week for 8 weeks. Pay is $12.00/hour or commensurate with
experience.

Umoja Student Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply
Send a cover letter and resume to KRiley@umojacorporation.org Attachments should be in Microsoft
Word or PDF format only. Please include the job title in the email subject line.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

External Affairs VISTA

Overview:

The Shriver Center provides national leadership in advancing laws and policies that secure justice to improve the lives and opportunities of people living in poverty.

Responsibilities:

The External Affairs VISTA will assist with the Shriver Center’s development and outreach through the following activities:

Interact via mainstream media with news reporters, potential policymakers & staff,advocates, and other prospective constituents
Provide via mainstream and social media: policy analysis and recommendations, advocacy strategies, public education, and when necessary, litigation strategies, with a particular focus on asset opportunities and health care justice
Develop and institutionalize an e-friend raising program
Assist the Vice President of External Affairs with the production of events
Track poverty related legislation in two or more subject areas and assist with marketing efforts for the Shriver Center’s annual Scorecard
Assist with public relations and marketing activities
Conduct research on candidates for the Leadership Council, Governing Board, Benefit headliners and other roles
Creation of event invitations and other mailings through Adobe InDesign

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred
One year fundraising and/or marketing experience
Experience with graphic design software, particularly Adobe InDesign, preferred
Commitment to public service with established track record of volunteerism
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, oral and written communication skills
Ability to think strategically, set priorities and organize concurrent projects, as well as manage time effectively, exercise independent judgment, and assume
responsibility for reliable follow through
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive donor information
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet research
Experience with database administration preferred; including running reports, advanced queries, data entry and solid understanding of data integrity; experience with Raisers Edge or similar constituent relationship software desirable
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision at times, as well as be part of team
Dedication to the Shriver Center’s mission

Salary/Benefits: Please note that this is a 12-month volunteer position with benefits funded by the Americorps*Volunteers In Service to America (VISTA) program. Benefits include a monthly living allowance, a health plan, a transportation stipend and after successful completion of the term – an Education Award that can be used to repay students loans or for future education expenses. Student loans may be deferred during the 12-month commitment.

How to Apply: To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and references to Molly Bartlett, Vice President of External Affairs, at mollybartlett@povertylaw.org. For more information, visit our website at www.povertylaw.org.

Please note: Deadline for submission is May 28, 2012

AmeriCorps*VISTA at Ilinois Campus Compact

Illinois Campus Compact is a coalition of colleges and universities that actively engage students, faculty and staff as active members of its community. Each VISTA project is responsive and relevant to the lives of community residents, and taps into inherent community strengths and resources to alleviate poverty. Now in our fifth year with the VISTA program, ILCC is looking for VISTAs to help member campuses improve services for student veterans and military families, first-generation college students (FGCS) and youth from low-income backgrounds. The focus of ILCC VISTA work is to create sustainable programming and partnerships across campus and in the community. Through the services developed and supported by our VISTAs, we will improve college access, retention rates and career opportunities for our targeted populations.

Member Duties : ILCC members assess and develop resources for student veterans, FGCS and youth from low-income backgrounds; Forge campus-community partnerships; Advocate the needs of the targeted population; Recruit, train and coordinate student volunteers; Develop sustainable projects that alleviate poverty and/or provide services for veterans; Impact and evaluation tools; Coordinate campus service days to commemorate the 9/11 Day of Service, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and AmeriCorps Week.

Program Benefits :
Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Stipend , Training .

Education level: College graduate

Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education .

Skills :
Communications , Community Organization , Education , Leadership , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Youth Development .

AmeriCorps*VISTA: Market Field Support

About Jumpstart

Jumpstart is a national early education organization working toward the day every child in America enters school prepared to succeed. Jumpstart delivers a research-based and cost-effective program by training college students and community volunteers to serve preschool-age children in low-income neighborhoods. Through a proven curriculum, these children develop the language and literacy skills they need to be ready for school, setting them on a path for lifelong success. Jumpstart is a proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network.

Position Overview
The Jumpstart Market Field Support VISTA will increase the capacity of the programmatic aspects of Jumpstart’s emerging markets. The VISTA will work with site managers and the market-based team to strengthen relationships within the communities they serve through a variety of activities. Examples include developing systems and tools to increase efficiency of work accomplished, strengthening partner relationships and supporting important initiatives.

The VISTA will report to the Program Director of Chicago and be based out of Jumpstart’s market office in Chicago, IL.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Support Family Involvement Initiative
• Support site-based family involvement initiatives to support the local Jumpstart market as well as increase community awareness of Jumpstart and the importance of early childhood education
• Work with Site Managers to strengthen Jumpstart’s family involvement initiatives, i.e. create systems and templates to standardize the family planning process
• Implement a local Jumpstart Ambassador program.
o Activities include: recruit and prepare at least two and up to six parents to speak on behalf of Jumpstart to local community partners and Jumpstart stakeholders
• Design, write and produce materials related to family involvement

2. Partner Relationship Management
• Coordinate activities, systems, and information that will lead to strong partnerships between Jumpstart sites and local community agencies and preschools
• Work with market staff to assist in the program partner recruitment process
o Activities include: outreach to preschool agencies, facilitate program partner roundtables and meetings, manage application process, assist with selection process and facilitate contract negotiations

3. Systems Management
• Develop and improve used systems for gathering critical field data and work to translate information into stronger operating practices and school success in preschool children
• Develop and maintain effective systems for recruitment and retention, outreach and campaigns to engage more college students as Jumpstart Corps
• Coordinate key communication systems so that the market offices are better equipped to assess and address the needs of Jumpstart sites

Qualifications
• Demonstrated project management skills, including ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills with specific focus on persuasive communications; commitment to professional integrity in all communications
• Ability to perform independently with minimal guidance and to work collaboratively with a team comprised of individuals from all levels of the organization
• Flexibility and adaptability with a strong work ethic
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and interested in learning within a fast-paced, growing organization
• Commitment to Jumpstart’s mission and values of quality, challenge, diversity, respect, and kindness

Salary Range
• Living allowance provided by AmeriCorps: Approximately $1100/month
• Eligible after one year of service for the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award ($5550) or a cash stipend totaling $1500

Please visit the website for more details. http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/vista.asp

Location
Chicago, IL

Position Length
June 18, 2012 through June 21, 2013

Development VISTA

For over 30 years, Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing has been recognized as a leading public interest law firm specializing in housing law and policy. LCBH offers a full spectrum of legal programs plus supportive services for low to mid-income renters in Chicago who are suffering from critical housing issues. LCBH provides advocacy, legal representation, supportive services, education and outreach as a means of empowering renters and preserving decent affordable housing in Chicago, impacting over 6000 individuals each year. Through the collaboration of legal and supportive services, LCBH offers a holistic approach to its clients to provide equal and meaningful access to the judicial process and linkages to essential services that can help renters avoid homelessness and help stabilize housing beyond the short term.

Sponsor:

Housing Action Illinois works to increase and preserve the supply of decent, affordable, accessible housing in Illinois for low-and moderate-income households. The Illinois Affordable Housing Support Project manages 15 AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers to work for seven organizations in the Illinois area.

These national service positions provide opportunities to coordinate local volunteers, develop resources, fundraise, build the capacity of nonprofit organizations, eliminate poverty and assist individuals who are homeless. These national service positions are part of AmeriCorps VISTA (www.americorps.gov) and VISTA members will serve with a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working on issues related to affordable housing.

Position:

Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing is seeking a Development VISTA to help build capacity of the organization to support its mission. The Development VISTA will work as a team member to increase the visibility of LCBH in the Chicagoland community and create awareness of its mission to shed light on the housing related issues faced by the most vulnerable members of our community.

The Development VISTA will be an instrumental member of the development team and can expect to be involved in a wide range of sustainable capacity building activities that will lead to an exciting and enriching experience and will deliver meaningful and transferable skills relevant in today’s employment market.

VISTA Member Duties:

Research and track new funding opportunities, including foundations, corporations, law firms, and individuals.
Assist in the development and implementation of sustainable strategies to increase individual donations through enhanced relationship building
Coordinate development of an organization-wide tutorial for a new donor tracking system
Serve as staff liaison to LCBH Young Professionals Board to create new and sustainable fundraising activities.
Assist in the development of written and multimedia materials to support fundraising efforts, marketing activities, and program training
Coordinate and maintain website content and assist in developing a social media communications plan.
Create marketing materials for distribution including newsletters, brochures, email campaigns, event related materials
Participate in all aspects of the development and execution of three fundraising events and a year-end appeal.
Attend staff meetings and other administrative meetings
Maintain organizational grant calendar with grant application due dates and reporting deadlines and other internally-set donor appeal deadlines

General Eligibility:

AmeriCorps*VISTA Members must be at least 18 years of age at the time of placement
Be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Legal Resident
Able to commit and serve on a full-time basis for 1 year
Not listed on the National Sex Offenders Public Registry

Skills:

Demonstrated commitment to social justice
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Self-motivated, with the ability to organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines
Strong computer skills including proficiency in using the Internet and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn new applications
Interest in social media and other communication through technology
Works well on a team, takes initiative to motivate volunteers and teammates

Benefits & Support

In addition to making a credible effort to help people and communities escape poverty, AmeriCorps*VISTA Members receive benefits and support during and after successful completion of a year of service. Members are eligible to receive:

A Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or post-service stipend
Up to $550 for relocation
On-site orientation and training in project management and leadership
Modest living allowance
Healthcare benefits while serving
Childcare assistance for income-eligible members
Student loan forbearance or deferment while in service
FICA (Social Security and Medicare) contributions
One year of noncompetitive status for a federal government job
Access to the network of VISTA & VISTA alumni (170,000 strong)
Public Transit Assistance

Overview of the AmeriCorps*VISTA Program:

VISTA Members commit to serve full-time for a year at a nonprofit organization or local government agency, working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, strengthen community groups, and much more. With passion, commitment, and hard work, you’ll create or expand programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty.

By serving through VISTA, you will gain new skills, friends and experiences - plus you will get the satisfaction that comes from serving others. During your service you will also receive a modest living allowance, health care and other benefits. Upon completing your service you can choose to receive either a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or a post-service stipend.

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