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Associate, VISTA at Horizons Student Enrichment Program-SAV

This is an opportunity for motivated, committed individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Because of this the candidate should have some background of volunteer service as well as the desire to take on responsibilities that will challenge themselves and make an impact on the Savannah community. We offer a flexible, supportive, team-focused environment driven by our mission to close the achievement gap for low-income students. This is an AmeriCorps VISTA position and the individual will work directly with the Executive Director and Program Coordinator of the Horizons Savannah program. During the school year, the VISTA will be doing the following: Increase promotion of the program in the community through traditional and social media efforts; help with the development of a marketing and fundraising strategy and timeline document; Implement creative strategies for fiscal sustainability including introductory grant writing and event planning and execution; Use data currently being collected to tell additional stories of our impact. During the summer when program is in place the VISTA will do the following: Shadow Executive Director and Program Coordinator to fully understand the workings of the program; Create additional community awareness and marketing the program.

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Member Duties : The VISTA will work directly with the Executive Director and Program Coordinator. During the school year, the VISTA will: Create content to promote the program in the community through traditional and social media efforts; Implement creative strategies for fiscal sustainability including introductory grant writing, event planning and execution; Work with Horizons stakeholders, board members, community volunteers and others to identify potential new sources of revenue; Recruit, train and supervise volunteers during fundraising events; Use data currently being collected to tell additional stories of our impact. During the summer when program is in place the VISTA will do the following: Shadow ED and Program Coordinator to fully understand the workings of the program; Create additional community awareness and marketing the program including establishing visitors days and leading potential donors on tours Recruit, train and supervise volunteers during fundraising events

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training .


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

Terms : None

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

Skills : Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Education , Youth Development , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications , General Skills .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Associate, VISTA at Horizons Student Enrichment Program-SAV

Program Start/End Date
06/25/2018 - 06/24/2019

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	GEORGIA

Accepting Applications
From 02/13/2018 To 05/04/2018

Contact	Christy Edwards
824 Stillwood Dr
Savannah GA 31419
912-961-8854
cedwards@savcds.org
www.horizonssavannah.org

Listing ID	71416


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