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Project M.O.V.E. Buffalo: The University at Buffalo
 
 
 
The University at Buffalo’s Office of Government and Community Relations has developed relationships with business associations, community based organizations, and blocks clubs across Buffalo. In concordance with Mayor’s Office and their efforts to support diverse and independent small businesses, VISTA member(s) will instrumental in developing a growth and marketing plans to assist the local business associations and help their members expand employment opportunities for area residents. The V.I.S.T.A. member(s) assigned to this endeavor will take leadership on conducting surveys and performing community assessments; coordinating outreach and recruitment efforts to engage citizens, create opportunities for volunteerism, and increase memberships; research and secure grants and other funding sources that are available. The V.I.S.T.A. member(s) will coordinate community service days to help eliminate urban blight and beautify the City of Buffalo.
 
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Member Duties : Members will be expected to work with business associations, CBOs and block clubs serving the University Heights neighborhood. The members’ duties will include conducting surveys, designing and utilizing needs assessments tools, developing marketing plans, coordinating outreach/recruitment drives and conducting research on funding opportunities. Members will also work to help put our partner organizations on a path toward sustainability. They will work on developing leadership and succession plans, helping businesses become M/WBE certified, connecting University resources with the community, recruiting volunteers for the Tool Library in order to expand its capacity and leverage private resources. Finally, members’ duties will include developing plans that help eliminate urban blight in the community by organizing community service days and working with local community groups that are interested in addressing housing and blight issues.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  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 attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Social Services ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  General Skills ,  Team Work ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Project M.O.V.E. Buffalo: The University at Buffalo
Program Start/End Date
02/19/2019  -   02/18/2020
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEW YORK  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  09/14/2017  To  01/15/2018 
Contact Juweria Dahir
65 Niagara Sq
Buffalo   NY   14202
716-851-5534
jdahir@ch.ci.buffalo.ny.us
www.ci.buffalo.ny.us
Listing ID 69752

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