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WSU VISTA - Rainbows - Underserved Outreach position
 
 
 
Grow and learn as you work with our talented marketing staff and community influencers to reach underserved populations in our vibrant Wichita area community. Hispanic and black communities have established influencers who are positioned to share Rainbows’ services. The VISTA Fellow will help develop and execute strategies to reach specific populations to make help seeking of early intervention services a norm for young children. They will also share about job opportunities within these communities through Rainbows. We are looking for an energetic relationship builder with great communications skills. Being bilingual in Spanish and English is desired but not required. This talented individual will identify opportunities within underserved communities and execute strategies to educate the specific populations. Rainbows United, Inc. serves more than 4,234 children with special needs each year. Our mission is to enhance the lives of children with special needs and their families by bringing together community resources and providing customized services. Two of our strategic goals are to increase awareness of Rainbows’ services to the underserved as well as develop and implement a retention and recruitment program. The VISTA Fellow will help with both these goals. The successful candidate will gain marketing and communications experience working with seasoned staff with high standards and creative out-of-the-box thinking. They will develop relationships with area influencers and unique populations. They will gain an appreciation for the community; it’s needs and the services of Rainbows. This firm foundation is a firm stepping-stone to launch the individual into their next goal.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.




Member Duties : Research community needs and resources to identify underserved areas in the greater Wichita area Meet with area influencers in underserved communities to connect with established programs Research Rainbows’ consistently needed job openings to identify employment recruiting opportunities Connect Rainbows’ needs with those seeking employment in underserved areas Track leads that result in successful employment of at least 3 months resulting in 5 new employees Develop outreach plan to underserved by identifying 3 key target areas within underserved communities Identify and attend 10 activities for community outreach community Track plan activities, results and notes for improvement Identify current materials available for outreach and work with volunteers to audit materials for each target area Develop materials, photo shoots, design specific to reach target area. Test materials and alter as needed Develop tracking and evaluation system for activities to underserved areas
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  technology, shared workspace ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Health ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Social Services ,  General Skills ,  Leadership ,  Communications ,  Writing/Editing ,  Public Speaking . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
WSU VISTA - Rainbows - Underserved Outreach position

Program Start/End Date
08/14/2023  -   08/13/2024

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations KANSAS  

Accepting Applications
From  06/01/2023  To  08/01/2023 

Contact Michelle Eastman
3223 N Oliver St
Wichita   KS   67220
316-558-3435
meastman@rui.org
www.rainbowsunited.org

Listing ID 114484


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