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2022-2023 Communications Associate VISTA

This Communications Associate will be hosted by the Garfield Park Community Council (GPCC) located in the Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago. GPCC is a part of the Housing Action AmeriCorps Network, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. As such, this position will receive customized training, support, guidance, and networking opportunities, in addition to the traditional opportunities for AmeriCorps VISTA positions. Learn more about the program on Housing Action’s website. The Garfield Park Community Council (GPCC) is a community-building organization made up of dedicated residents and allies working together to develop leaders and create opportunities and programs that build a vital Garfield Park community. Garfield Park, a neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side, has experienced decades of disinvestment. GPCC focuses on four major areas of community renewal: housing, business development, wellness, and resident leadership. GPCC currently offers housing support services and works to reoccupy vacant and abandoned properties through the Micro Market Recover Program (MMRP), and owns a 40-unit affordable senior housing facility. The Communications Associate will help to promote, integrate, and expand the GPCC’s housing programs. The position will be supervised by the Director of Development and Communications and will create strategies and materials to promote innovative programs and community investment opportunities. An ideal candidate for this position is someone who is a swift learner who is able work well with others.. Strong writing skills, attention to detail, basic graphic design, and project management skills are preferred. Garfield Park is a primarily and historically African American community, and AmeriCorps members should display a commitment to racial equity and inclusion.

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Member Duties : •Work across GPCC’s Housing Development and Communications departments to develop strategies and systems to promote GPCC’s housing and related initiatives. •Create communication materials to engage Garfield Park residents, donors, volunteers and partners in GPCC’s work. •Analyze and integrate current communication strategies for the organizations housing-related programs. •Develop press releases, flyers, mailings, annual reports, as well as social media posts and website content. •Assist in preparation of grant proposals, reports and donor communications. •Develop and revise digital outreach methods, improving on email outreach and utilizing a CRM system for contact managements.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Training , Relocation Allowance , $300 Monthly Supplemental Benefits , Living Allowance .


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

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

Service Areas : Community Outreach , Neighborhood Revitalization , Technology , Health , Entrepreneur/Business , Community and Economic Development , Housing .

Skills : Urban Planning , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Computers/Technology , Non-Profit Management , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Communications , Community Organization , General Skills .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
2022-2023 Communications Associate VISTA

Program Start/End Date
02/13/2023 - 02/12/2024

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ILLINOIS Chicago

Accepting Applications
From 10/03/2022 To 02/03/2023

Contact	AmeriCorps Leader
4215 W Washington Blvd
Chicago IL 60624
773-948-8989

Listing ID	110384


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