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2022 Digital Outreach Summer Associate

This Digital Outreach 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 Digital Outreach Associate will work with the GPCC’s Wellness Initiative and Communications team to increase access to healthy food and food security and interrupt the cycle of poverty on Chicago’s West Side. The Wellness Initiative aims to increase the health and wellness of Garfield Park residents, through the core offerings of the Garfield Park Garden Network and the Garfield Park Neighborhood Market, as well as the Youth Garden Corps. 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. An ideal candidate for this position is someone who is a swift learner who can work on a variety of projects. This person needs to be able to work well with others, as well as with a diverse group of people including Garfield Park residents and organization staff. Experience with photography, videography, graphic design, creative writing, or research and data analysis is preferred but not required. Garfield Park is a primarily and historically African American community, and GPCC seeks AmeriCorps members who display a commitment to racial equity and inclusion.

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Member Duties : AmeriCorps member duties for the Digital Outreach Associate will include working with gardeners, food businesses, and GPCC staff to create, organize, and share healthy local food resources with Garfield Park residents. Core duties include: -Planning and implementing strategies to increase digital community outreach and participation in food access and wellness programs. -Documenting food access programs and increasing the visibility of local gardeners and businesses as they grow, harvest, prepare, and sell healthy produce and food products at the Garfield Park Neighborhood Market and other community events and programs. -Creating digital-storytelling initiatives through photo, video, and other projects, working with a cross-functional team including GPCC wellness and communications staff and serving as a role model for teen interns. -Improve GPCC’s outreach strategies through measurement and evaluation of outreach and events.

Program Benefits : $300/month Housing Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Training .

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

Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Entrepreneur/Business , Public Safety , Hunger , Health , Community Outreach , Neighborhood Revitalization , Children/Youth , Technology , Environment .

Skills :
Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Youth Development , Writing/Editing , Leadership , Communications , General Skills , Environment .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
2022 Digital Outreach Summer Associate

Program Start/End Date
06/21/2022 - 08/29/2022

Work Schedule	Summer

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ILLINOIS Chicago

Accepting Applications
From 04/01/2022 To 06/03/2022

Contact	AmeriCorps Leader
4215 W Washington Blvd
Chicago IL 60624
312-854-3372
vista@housingactionil.org
www.housingactionil.org

Listing ID	111204


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