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NLADA - Resource & Grant Data Development, Santa Barbara, CA
 
 
 
This position will be filled on a rolling basis. Apply Today! Because the quality of justice in America should not depend on how much money a person has, National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) leads public defenders, community advocates, and civil attorneys to advance justice and expand opportunity for all by promoting excellent delivery of legal services for people who cannot afford counsel. NLADA’s AmeriCorps VISTA program, Defending Communities in Service, builds sustainable community relationships, data systems, and practices that allow public defender offices to more holistically support communities in need. This position partners with the Santa Barbara Public Defender Office to both maintain and increase funding for public defense. The Santa Barbara Public Defender Office leads the nation in data driven holistic defense practice, assisting clients from pre-trial to re-entry. Above all, they zealously defend clients to ensure that everyone has a fair shot in court, which means challenging racism and inequities in the criminal justice system. You’ll join a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about data for good. This position is open to up to 100% teleservice.
 
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Member Duties : The Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s model of holistic defense offers a team-based approach to addressing problems such as unemployment, homelessness, & addiction. This VISTA member will research new grants & fundraising. They will write & edit grant applications, compile support documents, submit & track grant applications, & coordinate with staff to accomplish these tasks. This VISTA will manage & analyze large data sets to assist the office in making evidence-driven decisions. We envision this VISTA partnering with stakeholders to report on grants we were able to secure over the past two years, including state and federal grants. Overall grant portfolio is approximately 20% of the Public Defender budget and success will be measured through quarterly progress reports.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Housing ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*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 . 
 
Service Areas :
Hunger ,  Technology ,  Homelessness ,  Veterans ,  Public Safety ,  Community Outreach ,  Ex-Offender Reentry ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Tribal ,  Housing . 
 
Skills :
Law ,  Computers/Technology ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Veterans ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Disaster Services ,  Urban Planning ,  Public Speaking ,  Leadership ,  General Skills ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Social Services ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
NLADA - Resource & Grant Data Development, Santa Barbara, CA

Program Start/End Date
10/23/2023  -   10/21/2024

Work Schedule Full Time

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations CALIFORNIA  

Languages
English

Accepting Applications
From  10/02/2024  To  11/08/2024 

Contact Deepak Budwani
1100 Anacapa St
Santa Barbara   CA   93101
805-568-3470
dbudwani@countyofsb.org

Listing ID 112983


       

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