Develop and implement an active outreach plan encompassing social media, traditional media, and face to face marketing strategies to increase community awareness of Adult Literacy Council (ALC).
Refine and develop donor relation systems to increase the donor base to support mission, goals, and sustainability of ALC. Design a volunteer recruitment and retention plan and grow local advocate base
Service Activities
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Elder Care , Community and Economic Development , Health , Children/Youth , Education .
Skills :
Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications , General Skills , Team Work , Education , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization , Conflict Resolution , Public Speaking , Social Services , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Teaching/Tutoring .
Community Need Addressed
public awareness campaign to increase the community’s knowledge of the mission, benefits, functions, and needs of the organization.
Position Outcomes
diversify and expand the financial resources of the organization; and increase the overall capacity of the organization to improve the lives of local low-income families.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Student loan forbearance
Education Benefits
College Degree
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Effectively delegate tasks, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment