Open Positions:

Community Engagement Associate - AmeriCrops VISTA Full Time

 The VISTA member will work as part of a team to develop the community outreach component of the Families Plus program. Specific responsibilities include:
• Assist in the development of a youth volunteer program, in support of other youth.
• Assist in the development of a youth advisory counsel for the youth volunteer program and general Board of Directors guidance.
• Create press releases to television, newspaper, and radio and manage regular social media feeds to draw the community into supporting youth.
• Expand the Hand Up Club and Investor Club.
• Recruit volunteers, particularly mentors for youth.
• Develop effective coordination processes among partner agencies for community efforts to prevent youth substance use and increase their social-emotional resilience.
• Write grants and work on teams to write larger grants.
• Assist in improving the website and creation of online training.
• Assist in creating volunteer appreciation procedures and event.

Program Benefits :  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Satisfying work environment ,  Living Allowance ,  Stipend . 

​Terms : 
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas : 
Community and Economic Development ,  Education . 
 
Skills : 
Marketing, Youth Engagement ,  General Skills ,  Recruitment ,  Public Speaking ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Leadership ,  Non-Profit Management . 

Start Date: July 8th 2019
End Date: July 7th 2019

To learn more and apply click the following link: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=88084&fromSearch=true

Want to do more for Families Plus? Contact us about volunteer positions or how you think you can help our mission!