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Public Engagement VISTA - South Carolina First Steps
 
 
 
South Carolina First Steps is the state's early childhood agency and nonprofit network supporting children's school readiness in partnership with families, caregivers, and communities. South Carolina First Steps is an established VISTA site with opportunities for VISTAs to experience training and professional development, networking, and personal growth. South Carolina First Steps is currently seeking a Public Engagement VISTA to use their talents to increase the capacity of the state's early childhood system and its network of 46 county-level nonprofits, known as Local Partnerships, to serve children ages 0-5 and their families. The Public Engagement VISTA member will serve with other VISTAs in Communications, Development, Nonprofit Operations and System Building as a team to brainstorm and execute plans to effectively reach more children and families in need.
 
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Member Duties : The Public Engagement VISTA will support the development, implementation and evaluation of sustainable strategies and tools to strengthen outreach and enrollment in First Steps programs and other publicly funded early childhood services, with an emphasis on maximizing parent engagement and knowledge. This VISTA role will develop and implement community outreach plans to connect eligible families - especially those in underserved communities - with early childhood programs and services. Activities include planning outreach event calendars, designing outreach and recruitment toolkits, developing training materials and platforms, and building relationships with community-based organizations.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*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 :
Education ,  Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  Public Speaking ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Communications ,  General Skills ,  Writing/Editing ,  Team Work ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Community Organization ,  Recruitment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Public Engagement VISTA - South Carolina First Steps
Program Start/End Date
07/14/2025  -   07/13/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations SOUTH CAROLINA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/29/2025  To  06/20/2025 
Contact Betty Gardiner
636 Rosewood Dr.
Columbia   SC   29201
803-734-0219
bgardiner@scfirststeps.org
scfirststeps.org/americorps
Listing ID 115760

       

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