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Sand Creek Massacre Foundation Program Coordinator VISTA
 
 
 
The Program Coordinator VISTA position strengthens the Sand Creek Massacre Foundation (SCMF) by having the VISTA volunteer stationed at the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (SCMNHS) and implementing the SCMF’s “on-site” goals as a support organization for the SCMNHS. One of the primary goals of the SCMF is to assist the SCMNHS in the development of its Center for Sand Creek Massacre Studies (the Center). The Center will be a repository of archives, source documents, and other materials related to the Sand Creek Massacre for use by researchers, students, tribal colleges, massacre descendants, and the general public. The Center will contribute to a greater understanding of the Sand Creek Massacre, the context in which it occurred, its multi-generational impacts on the Cheyenne and Arapaho people, including lack of generational wealth stemming from genocide, and its legacy and relevance in our contemporary world. The Center will expand on the interpretive and educational mission of the SCMNHS. The SCMNHS is located in Kiowa County, in SE Colorado and supports Kiowa’s economic activities by bringing visitors to the region to contribute to the local economy. The SCMF and SCMNHS’s goal of creating a Center for Sand Creek Massacre Studies would increase interest and drive tourism to the area, which is critical for the isolated area's economic development. By providing awareness and educational opportunities, the SCMF hopes to cultivate an understanding of the systemic racism that native populations still face today to improve equity in the community. The Foundation will bring programs to the community as well as involvement of students in the Center’s programs, including shared programs with Cheyenne and Arapaho students and descendants. The Center for SCM studies will uplift an underserved and underrepresented community, while strengthening the economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the youth and general public.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA's will 1) Gain a basic knowledge and understanding of the Sand Creek Massacre (SCM), its history and significance and the role it continues to play in the lives of the Cheyenne and Arapaho people 2) Create systems and tools alongside the curator at the SCMNHS to track inventory and organize existing archival collections in the Center 3) Research and identify archival collections related to the SCM 4) Collaborate with the SCMF Board of Directors 5) Create content and update the SCMF website and social media platforms to increase visitors to the site and raise awareness 6) Create promotional materials (brochures, flyers, press releases) to increase visitors and raise awareness 8) Identify and write grant proposals for the SCMF 9) Organize and implement planning processes for developing the Center further 10) Contact institutions holding collections related to the SCM to help determine what kind of formats they are in and how they might be acquired for inclusion in the Center.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Housing support . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Education ,  Archival skills, Data entry ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Sand Creek Massacre Foundation Program Coordinator VISTA
Program Start/End Date
04/11/2022  -   04/10/2023
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations COLORADO  
Languages
American Indian/Alaska Native
English
Accepting Applications
From  12/16/2021  To  06/01/2023 
Contact Anna Toth
789 N Sherman St
Denver   CO   80203
3036231540147
toth@crcamerica.org
Listing ID 99885

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