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Community Engagement Coordinator VISTA, CISSC

In partnership with public schools, CISSC brings resources and volunteers to help struggling students get back on track. Our purpose is to provide support for marginalized students by addressing inequalities in our society. We believe that students need a caring community that helps them achieve their goals in life. The CIS network exists to build on student strengths and overcome barriers through advocacy, partnerships, and one-on-one social/emotional support. Many of the young people we serve are facing challenges both inside and outside the classroom. What sets CIS apart is the way we coordinate a variety of services supporting the needs of these students. This allows them to come to school ready to learn and succeed. One-on-one support helps individual students overcome barriers to success at school while school-wide offerings like bully prevention assemblies and after-school enrichment meet broad student needs. Through an evidence-based approach, CISSC has adapted to meet each community's unique needs by focusing on providing equitable access to resources and education for students. Of the number of students served by CISSC in 2023, 88% were low income, 14 % were experiencing homelessness at the time, 95% had reported being exposed to trauma, and 6% of the students were English language learners. The goal of this VISTA project is to strategically align organizational initiatives of CISSC, including through improvements to the volunteer program, grant writing optimization, and attention to partnership development. By addressing operational challenges and creating efficient systems, the project aims to enhance the organization's ability to provide a strong community of support for students, ensuring they thrive academically and in life. The overarching objective is to implement targeted programs that contribute to the organization's mission and advance its strategic goals in order to more effectively serve students in throughout Spokane County.

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Member Duties : Improve the foundational structure of CISSC’s volunteer program, specifically focusing on volunteer recruitment and continued engagement. Facilitate active community engagement by establishing a volunteer program that encourages local individuals to contribute their time and skills, fostering support for students within Spokane area schools. Develop tools to support the organization’s ability to secure financial resources for programs and service through grant writing.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Training .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Education , Children/Youth , Community Outreach .

Skills : Community Organization , Team Work , Youth Development , Education , Communications .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Community Engagement Coordinator VISTA, CISSC

Program Start/End Date

06/03/2024 - 06/02/2025

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

WASHINGTON

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 04/19/2024 To 05/13/2024

Contact

Jamie Trudgeon

920 N Washington St

Spokane WA 99201

5093245032

jamiet@unitedwayspokane.org

Listing ID

122495


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