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2017-2018 Promise Zone Communication Coordinator
 
 
 
The City of San Antonio has been selected as one of only three cities for a Promise Zone designation, a new federal initiative led by the White House with support from federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Education. The Obama Administration created the Promise Zone initiative to address the challenges of areas of deep and persistent poverty. Today, the neighborhood you grow up in impacts your odds of graduating high school, whether you are likely to face chronic disease, and your lifelong economic opportunities. The goal of this effort is to ensure that everyone has equal access to opportunity, and that the place you are born does not determine your destiny. The Eastside Promise Zone (EPZ) has partnerships with the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, the San Antonio Housing Authority, San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside (SAGE) and SA2020. Support partners include San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), Judson Independent School District, St. Philip’s College and private sector businesses, employers and investors. The 19 contiguous census tracts include 64,125 residents and a poverty rate of 35.03%. The area also includes some of San Antonio’s most violent sectors and lower employment rates of 88.41%, compared to the City’s rate of 94.0%. Juxtaposing EPZ poverty with employment indicate that many employed residents work less than full time and/or work in low wage jobs. On the plus side, the EPZ enjoys close proximity to downtown San Antonio, is bounded on three sides by major highways, enabling wider community access, and is adjacent to two of the region’s largest employers, Fort Sam Houston and the San Antonio Military Medical Center. Please join us as we break the cycle of poverty and revitalize the City’s Eastside.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA works as a part of the Promise Zone team, with a focus on growing the Promise Zone communication and engagement. Specifically the VISTA will maintain social media, a communication plan and update all marketing materials, and create media releases. Duties include 1) Securing 3rd party events promote awareness of the Promise Zone; 2) Arrange in-kind donation opportunities and cultivate relationships for the PZ, which may include assistance with fundraising events; 3) Assist with grant writing and organizing grant writing workshops; 4) Maintain Social Media, create a communications plan and design a quarterly newsletters; 5)Produce audio-visual content; 6) Attend neighborhood association meetings and events to build neighborhood capacity, which may include a few evening meetings and occasional weekend meetings Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and database management recommended. Experience with HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, and video production skills are preferred
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  VIA Bus Pass ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Recruitment ,  Team Work ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Community Organization ,  Public Speaking ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
2017-2018 Promise Zone Communication Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
11/06/2017  -   11/09/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations TEXAS  
Languages
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From  07/25/2017  To  10/15/2017 
Contact Jaime Lalley
114 W Commerce St
San Antonio   TX   78205
210-207-6502
Listing ID 62253

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