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WSU VISTA: Stafford Co. Arts-focused Community Rel.
 
 
 
Stafford County Economic Development strives to achieve local economic growth by fostering employment opportunities, improving housing, and cultivating amenities that improve quality of life that encourage population growth. VISTA members will continuing to develop plans for a community arts center, develop a marketing and outreach plan, and expand cultural amenities. Housing provided in a loft apartment for $250 month in St. John, where a new, $3.8 million, community-led grocery store / pharmacy/ fuel center/ deli and convenience store. Other amenities in Stafford County include a community theater featuring new release movies, a dozen restaurants, two fitness facilities, an indoor pool available with membership, community festivals, three school districts, a 9 hole regulation-length public golf course that has green fees of $15 a day and $20 cart rental all day. Over 22,000 acres form Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, a migratory waterfowl refuge with an inland salt marsh & sand prairie that provides opportunities for wildlife viewing, biking, and hiking. This county of 4,000 residents has relaxed lifestyle, yet life can be as active as you choose for it to be. Leadership, volunteer, and social opportunities exist outside of AmeriCorps service in civic groups such as Young Professionals, IOOF, Chamber of Commerce, in coaching youth activities through recreation commissions, organizations such as 4H and Boy/Girl Scouts, and 22 churches. High school activities are a gathering point for the community and provide opportunity to interact with citizens of all ages throughout the school year. Three community colleges are within 30 to 50 miles, along with regional retail shopping options. The city of Wichita, with major entertainment venues, is a 90-minute drive.
 
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Member Duties : Develop a marketing and outreach plan to increase local awareness of community arts programs throughout Stafford County. Combat community decline by continuing to develop plans for a community arts center including best practice and county-wide programming. Assist with fundraising for the community arts center and arts programming.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Housing ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*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 :
Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Business/Entrepreneur ,  Fine Arts/Crafts ,  Leadership ,  Public Speaking ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Writing/Editing ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Computers/Technology . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
WSU VISTA: Stafford Co. Arts-focused Community Rel.
Program Start/End Date
04/01/2021  -   03/28/2022
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations KANSAS  
Accepting Applications
From  03/24/2021  To  04/30/2021 
Contact Kathleen Norman
210 E 3rd Ave
Saint John   KS   67576
6205493527
kathleen@staffordecodevo.com
www.staffordecodevo.com
Listing ID 100852

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