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United Way of Central Ohio VISTA Program Coordinator
 
 
 
For 100 years, United Way has worked to build a stronger, more equitable central Ohio by helping families thrive and students succeed. United Way invests in local nonprofits that provide individuals and families with resources and support needed to transition from poverty to financial stability. We focus on helping low- to moderate-income families coping with food insecurity, housing instability, lack of access to high-quality childcare and barriers preventing children from graduating from high school. United Way recently relocated to the Arena District, where we share space with several other nonprofits at the Nationwide Community Impact Center. Reading proficiently by the end of third grade is the greatest predictor of high school graduation. Students not proficient in reading by the end of third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school. Failure to obtain a high school diploma is inextricably connected to poverty. Without a high school diploma, young adults face extremely bleak economic and social prospects. Success by Third Grade is a communitywide movement focused on ensuring Franklin County children read proficiently by the end of third grade as measured by the state’s English Language Arts assessment tool. SbTG focuses on three areas that contribute to academic success: health and well-being; home and family stability and a safe and supported school environment. United Way serves as the backbone organization for SbTG. Backbone activities include stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis, coordination and fundraising. VISTA member will support United Way and Future Ready Columbus. Both organizations are committed to improving academic outcomes for Franklin County children. United Way and Future Ready Columbus mobilizes parents, guardians, early childhood educational professionals and community members to help children enter kindergarten and move through third grade, ready to learn and thrive.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will help increase community awareness and engagement around kindergarten readiness and third grade reading proficiency, support SbTG staff as they engage school districts and families in student learning, and support data collection efforts, plan and implement outreach efforts that will help family and caregivers become more aware of resources that help children succeed academically, draft newsletter articles and social media posts, take pictures, videotape memorable moments and help create culturally specific marketing materials. The VISTA member will support SbTG staff as they build partnerships with school districts. This will include supporting meetings, events and projects related to student success where partners discuss ways to reduce disparities that prevent children from reaching their full potential. The VISTA member will collaborate closely with staff to collect project data that will measure success and highlight learnings and best practices.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Hybrid schedule; free transit passes ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Social Services ,  Communications ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills ,  Team Work ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
United Way of Central Ohio VISTA Program Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
08/28/2023  -   08/26/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OHIO  
Accepting Applications
From  05/01/2023  To  07/21/2023 
Contact Tina Starner
215 N Front St
Columbus   OH   43215
614-227-2707
tina.starner@uwcentralohio.org
Listing ID 118570

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