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2023 Summer Program Associate

The Program Associate position will be hosted by Architreasures, located in Chicago. Architreasures 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. Architreasures activates communities through the power of art and design. Through partnerships with low-income housing developments and neighborhoods, we deliver community art and design projects and cultural programs that improve common spaces and strengthen social relationships among residents and local stakeholders. The Program Associate will support the Riverdale Creative Cultural Connections (RC3) project, which cultivates community well-being through collaborative art experiences and the co-design of public artwork that celebrates the history, stories, and culture of Chicago’s Riverdale neighborhood and Far Southside Calumet region. They will conduct community outreach and assist staff and artists with the implementation of RC3 workshops and family events. Our ideal candidate is passionate about community arts and motivated to plan creative projects for children and families that bring public art to neighborhoods in Riverdale.

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Member Duties : Collaborate with artists and community representatives in the preparation and implementation of weekly art workshops and activities. Develop icebreakers, games, and group activities to support bonding and teamwork for workshop participants. Provide mentorship and support to youth participants. Serve as liaison to parents / guardians and local community partners. Gather stories, resident input, and other information that may be needed for the production of artwork. Collect and organize program applications, parent / guardian releases, and daily workshop attendance sheets. Complete weekly reports summarizing outreach, planning, and workshop activities. Assist with administration of program surveys to youth participants and community residents. Serve as on-site photographer to document program activities. Ensure accuracy of required recruitment and program documentation paperwork.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .

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

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Neighborhood Revitalization , Children/Youth .

Skills :
Youth Development , Fine Arts/Crafts , Team Work , Recruitment .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
2023 Summer Program Associate

Program Start/End Date
06/05/2023 - 08/13/2023

Work Schedule	Summer

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ILLINOIS Chicago

Accepting Applications
From 04/03/2023 To 05/19/2023

Contact	AmeriCorps Leader
3500 S Lake Park Ave STE 1W
Chicago IL 60653
312-939-6074
americorps@housingactionil.org
www.housingactionil.org

Listing ID	117918


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