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UACED Youth Entrepreneurship VISTA

The University of Alaska Center for Economic Development (CED) is located at the University of Alaska Anchorage campus but represents the entire University of Alaska statewide system. CED has a long history of supporting entrepreneurship and economic development throughout Alaska, dating back to its founding in 1992. Alaska's economy is transforming. Although traditional industries like oil, gas, mining, fishing, and tourism continue to offer jobs to thousands of Alaskans, the long-term vibrancy of our state depends on entrepreneurship and innovation. The UACED Youth Entrepreneurship VISTA will be building capacity through the Lemonade Day program. Lemonade Day is a national program that focuses on developing youth entrepreneurship through entrepreneurial training and education. The program also has a particular focus on building youth capacity within low-income and high needs communities. This position will most likely include some fantastic opportunities to do capacity building work with rural communities in Alaska. Anchorage has been ranked one of the top 100 cities and for a good reason; the community is vibrant with diversity. With over 250 miles of trails in Anchorage and the surrounding areas, the outdoor recreational opportunities and stunning scenery are second to none. Coming to Alaska is an adventure, but beware once you arrive you will never want to leave! The ideal VISTA candidate would need to have the following skills: Interest in economic development Excellent communication skills, written and oral Independence Basic skill level with technology, computer and Internet skills Problem-solving skills Time management Adaptability Flexibility Organization

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Member Duties : Work in diverse communities across Alaska such as Anchorage, Fairbanks, Bethel, Nome, and the Kenai Peninsula; with a particular focus on developing youth capacity within low-income and high needs communities. Cultivate youth entrepreneurs through the nationally recognized Lemonade Day program. Lemonade Day has a specific emphasis on building capacity and resources for youth (both monetary and educational) in low-income urban neighborhoods. Come help grow the capacity of this valuable entrepreneurship development program. Some of the activities for this position include: • Presenting at local children's museums and elementary school events • Curriculum development to extend the scope of the program. • Conducting market research and surveys in rural communities. • Facilitating financial literacy workshops at local libraries.

Program Benefits : Training , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , 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 : None

Service Areas : Education , Entrepreneur/Business , Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development .

Skills : Fund raising/Grant Writing , Team Work , Education , Community Organization , Youth Development , General Skills , Communications .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
UACED Youth Entrepreneurship VISTA

Program Start/End Date
09/04/2018 - 09/05/2019

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ALASKA

Accepting Applications
From 06/05/2018 To 08/10/2018

Contact	Margo Fliss
1901 Bragaw St
Anchorage AK 99508
9077865419
mgowens@alaska.edu
ua-ced.org

Listing ID	81769


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