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Close to Home campaign - housing assistance systems
 
 
 
CLOSE TO HOME is a campaign to increase understanding and move Colorado residents to take action in addressing homelessness. CTH was founded and is supported by The Denver Foundation, is led by a diverse collaborative and implemented by a grassroots network. The goals of the campaign: •Make homelessness a priority issue in Metro Denver •Increase understanding so that Metro Denver residents experiencing homelessness are viewed by others, and regard themselves, as valuable members of our communities •Mobilize Metro Denver residents to address the underlying causes of homelessness. The VISTA will provide valuable experience related to the implementation of varied communications and the operation of the collaborative.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : • Learn about the campaign, key partners, structure and goal • Track campaign communications measures through website, earned media, social media,newsletters, and emails • Support development and dissemination of communication content • Support and assist with ongoing strategy development, management, analysis and tracking of social media campaign • Participate in and support CTH Development Team (Leadership), Grassroots Network meetings, trainings, and special events • Convene and participate in meetings, handle logistics, minutes, follow up • Take notes to ensure that all members of the extensive grassroots network are kept up-to-date • Post information and materials to Basecamp • Research and obtain information needed to maintain the campaign calendar; track implementation of calendared events • Provide communications and administrative support as needed for the Development Team (leadership) and grassroots network
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Homelessness ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  Recruitment ,  General Skills ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Social Media, Public relations ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Close to Home campaign - housing assistance systems
Program Start/End Date
11/13/2017  -   11/12/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations COLORADO  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  08/09/2017  To  10/31/2017 
Contact Diane Howald
711 Park Ave W
Denver   CO   80205
720-388-6857
diane.howald@mdhi.org
mdhi.org
Listing ID 76160

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