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Associate, VISTA Horizons Student Enrichment Program - HA
 
 
 
This AmeriCorps VISTA position is ideal for an individual who wishes to gain varied, high-level experience with a leading Atlanta nonprofit in the education sector. Horizons Atlanta is unique in its scale, its expansion targets, and its partnerships with private and public schools throughout greater Atlanta. The individual in this position will work directly with the Executive Director, Director of Development, and Regional Program Director to support the program for 1,500+ K-8 students across eleven metro Atlanta Horizons sites. And we’re growing - launching one new program site in 2023 and already in conversation for two possible additions in 2024! The VISTA will work closely with an influential board of directors and with highly experienced education professionals. He/she will participate in a wide variety of meetings and professional development opportunities. This position is ideal for someone who is committed to pursuing a career in nonprofit leadership, with a particular focus on K-12 education. Atlanta is an exciting city for young professionals. This service opportunity provides exposure to many of Atlanta’s most notable educational, cultural, and philanthropic institutions and leaders. The ideal candidate for this position will be an ambitious self-starter who thrives in a small team environment that encourages individual initiative and responsibility, someone who enjoys a wide variety of projects on a daily basis and who enjoys a sense of accomplishment from knowing that our mission will help future scholars thrive. He/she should be very organized, comfortable with online productivity and team communication tools, and able to juggle simultaneous projects. No specific experience is required, but we will look for demonstrated excellence in communications and in project execution.
 
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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps member will work with the Executive Director and staff of Horizons Atlanta regional office to: Implement creative strategies for fiscal sustainability: grant research/writing/reporting, event planning and donor cultivation/stewardship; Explore and facilitate initiatives to expand family and community engagement during both the summer, as well as during the school year in support of each of the ten program sites; Develop tool kits containing best practices, digital and paper resources, verbiage, and other appropriate materials around fundraising, programming, outreach, communications, advisory council management, etc. for program sites; Serve as an additional liaison between the regional office team with program leadership and staff at each of the sites; and Research and seek opportunities for establishing collaborative relationships service providers, associations, or organizations that align with Horizons Atlanta’s work.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*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 :
Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Education ,  General Skills ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Leadership ,  Writing/Editing ,  Youth Development . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Associate, VISTA Horizons Student Enrichment Program - HA
Program Start/End Date
08/14/2023  -   08/14/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations GEORGIA   Atlanta  
Accepting Applications
From  03/21/2023  To  09/05/2023 
Contact Alex Wan
177 North Ave NW
Atlanta   GA   30332
678-995-5108
awan@horizonsatlanta.org
www.horizonsatlanta.org
Listing ID 117484

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