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District Bridges Coordinator
 
 
 
Founded in 1867, Howard University's motto, "Veritas et Utilitas," which translates to "Excellence in Truth and Service," has motivated the institution to prepare diverse, talented, and ambitious students to learn and succeed in their respective fields. Howard is nationally ranked in medicine, education, business, and social work by U.S. News & World Report. The university has graduated more black doctors and health professionals than any other HBCU. Howard's commitment to service extends to its community. Our hospital is one of the D.C. region's most significant healthcare providers, particularly the more than 250,000 of Washington, DC's 700,000+ residents are Medicaid eligible or uninsured. We work with local nonprofits and organizations to initiate and operate programs that benefit underserved and underprivileged populations in the District of Columbia. Georgia Avenue is a historic thoroughfare populated by hundreds of small businesses whose operations are under threat due to increased living costs, COVID-19, and lack of financial resources. Howard University and the Office of External Affairs conduct business and marketing outreach to older, small businesses. The BISON (Bison Intentionally Serving Our Neighbors) AmeriCorps VISTA program aims to scale existing investments and bring added support to underserved businesses on the Lower Georgia Avenue corridor. The VISTA will work with District Bridges Lower Georgia Avenue Main, a nonprofit organization focused on revitalizing Georgia Avenue. The VISTA will conduct outreach to businesses, strategize marketing plans, assist with grant applications, review property agreements, and budget operations costs.
 
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Member Duties : VISTAs will work with the Administrative Coordinator (Kyean Clore-Byrd) on securing key figures and material for businesses. The Administrative Coordinator will assist with procurement and meet with VISTAs at least once per day. The VISTA will contribute to planning, strategizing, and executing policies and programs at businesses. VISTAs will also assist with the marketing and planning of special events. VISTA's will work with both programs to facilitate bookkeeping, symposiums, develop marketing strategies, tax preparation and ROI planning and more.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Transportation ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Recruitment ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Community Organization ,  General Skills ,  Leadership ,  Writing/Editing ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
District Bridges Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
07/17/2023  -   07/15/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ,  MARYLAND   Washington/Baltimore  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  11/10/2022  To  06/23/2023 
Contact Kyean Clore-Byrd
2400 6th St NW
Washington   DC   20059
3013238116
kyean.clore-byrd@howard.edu
Listing ID 110439

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