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EMBARC Social Media Marketing Assistant VISTA
 
 
 
In addition to fleeing violence and persecution, Burmese refugee groups who have relocated to Iowa face the daunting task of integrating into their new communities and achieving self-sufficiency. The challenge is complicated by difficulties with meeting basic needs like food and shelter, language and literacy barriers, and histories filled with both first-hand and vicarious trauma. Most of the nearly 10,000 refugee newcomers resettled to Iowa are living in poverty as they learn English and seek living-wage work. Nearly all are among the nearly 23% of Central Iowans who live at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. (https://www.unitedwaydm.org/blog/10-facts-you-should-know-about-poverty-in-greater-des-moines). EMBARC assists with integration and self-sufficiency by providing linguistically and culturally responsive support services for newcomers that helps them access the social safety net and achieve self-sufficiency. Recently, EMBARC has begun to expand services to other refugee and immigrant groups, which collectively make up 5.4% of Iowa’s population (U.S. Census). Nearly 23% of Central Iowans live at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.
 
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Member Duties : The communications specialist is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring EMBARC's social media strategy in order to increase awareness by shining a light on the organization's work. This individual will use their talents and skills to create positive, lasting change by collaborating with a team of people to address the various needs of the vulnerable refugee populations that EMBARC serves. This energetic person will be able to capture events and happenings at EMBARC and present them in a meaningful way on social media platforms.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*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 :
Children/Youth ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Technology ,  Disaster Relief . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology ,  Writing/Editing ,  Public Health ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
EMBARC Social Media Marketing Assistant VISTA
Program Start/End Date
05/10/2021  -   05/09/2022
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations IOWA  
Accepting Applications
From  01/05/2021  To  04/09/2021 
Contact Mikala Williams-Yee
1963 Bell Ave
Des Moines   IA   50315
515-348-6232
mikala.williams-yee@iowaeda.com
Listing ID 100811

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