AmeriCorps VISTA Program

Safe Passages•Oakland, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Safe Passages is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the well-being, academic success, and economic self-sufficiency of children, youth, and families. AmeriCorps VISTA members build the long-term capacity of Safe Passages and its partner sites by developing systems, tools, and partnerships that expand access to critical services across Oakland and the Bay Area. Safe Passages VISTA members serve in various departments, including Food Security, Health & Wellness, Program Development, and Community Engagement, to improve program effectiveness and organization sustainability. Members work on projects such as developing internal systems, supporting with data collection and evaluation, strengthening outreach and communications, expanding volunteer engagement, and research best practices to inform program design. Members serve as part of a team and collaborate with staff and community partners to increase the organization’s ability to meet community needs.

Requirements

Full-time, 12-month commitment

Nice To Haves

Developing internal systems
Supporting with data collection and evaluation
Strengthening outreach and communications
Expanding volunteer engagement
Research best practices to inform program design
Developing a social media campaign to promote Safe Passages’ anti-poverty efforts, including Family Resource Centers located in high need schools.

Responsibilities

Researching potential fundraising opportunities, grant writing, and supporting other fundraising efforts, including donor communications.
Help secure community partnerships, volunteers and resources to increase family engagement in their children’s education.
Develop and implement a strategic plan for disseminating program news, information and success stories via social media including websites, Twitter, Facebook and other real time mediums.