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Promise Zone Workforce Development Service Learning
 
 
 
The Promise Zones initiative, launched by President Obama in 2014, works in partnership with local leaders in high-poverty communities to improve the quality of life of the Zone’s residents. Through collaborative efforts, Camden Promise Zone will complete the following goals to move Camden forward: increase economic activity, reduce serious and violent crime, improve education outcomes, improve health and wellness, and increase affordable and safe housing. Workforce development has been identified as a city priority as it relates to improved education, reduction in violence, and breaking the cycle of poverty. As the Promise Zone Workforce Development Service Learning Associate, you will serve as a champion for workforce development programs to increase the ability of youth in Camden to achieve self-sufficiency through employment. To support this goal, you will assist in coordinating volunteer opportunities that will allow program participants to explore a variety of career fields and gain meaningful experience and skills training. You will develop new volunteer placement partners and foster relationships with local government and non-profit entities to support youth in their pursuit of employment opportunities. You will serve as a liaison between workforce development programs and volunteer placement organizations to foster meaningful opportunities for youth and support the expansion of workforce development programming. This exciting position will provide the opportunity to build relationships with staff, community partners, and volunteer organizations as you serve to increase opportunities for youth. This position is an incredible opportunity to grow your career in community development, volunteer management, event planning, or workforce training. We look forward to working with someone who is driven to give back and expand the resources and pathways available to young adults in Camden City.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : As the PZ Workforce Development Service Learning Associate, you will: 1) Develop an outreach strategy to expand volunteer project placement; 2) Attend Promise Zone working group meetings and Camden Collaborative Initiative Working Group meetings; 3) Support and foster relationships with volunteer project partners; 4) Support the planning and logistics coordination of volunteer projects; 5) Develop systems for ongoing volunteer placement; and 6) Develop a mechanism for tracking the impact of workforce development programs in Camden City. You will play an integral role in empowering Camden City youth to achieve self-sufficiency and pursue their chosen career path through increasing volunteer and employment opportunities. This position requires pre-service drug screening and criminal background checks.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*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 . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Environment ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Youth Development ,  Social Services ,  General Skills ,  Computers/Technology ,  Communications ,  Team Work ,  Leadership ,  Volunteer Management ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Promise Zone Workforce Development Service Learning
Program Start/End Date
11/21/2017  -   11/21/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEW JERSEY   Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  10/17/2017  To  11/10/2017 
Contact Marissa Cantu
584 Benson St
Camden   NJ   08103
8569641990x160
marissa.cantu@centerffs.org
www.centerffs.org
Listing ID 71526

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