Description
**UWKC AmeriCorps members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first day of service.**
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The project goal is to build Voices of Tomorrow’s capacity to recruit and support volunteers, raise unrestricted funds, and garner event sponsors so VOT can flexibly respond to community needs and improve school readiness for East African immigrants and refugees. VISTA efforts will result in: (1) new models to raise funds and secure sponsorships; and (2) new systems to recruit and support volunteers.
MEMBER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish new models to raise unrestricted funds.
- Plan and Coordinate VOT participation in Fall GiveBIG Fundraising Campaign, Sept- Dec 2023: GiveBIG is a statewide fundraising campaign hosted by 501 Commons. It provides a platform for fundraising while organizations reach out to potential donors.
- Write and distribute fundraising communications to the public via social media.
- Establish new models to secure event sponsorships and in-kind donations.
- Develop strong systems to document sponsor primary contact relationship communications, track sponsorship/in-kind requests and outcomes, and ensure sponsors and donors are thanked.
- Establish new systems, marketing materials, and relationships for volunteer recruitment.
- Evaluate existing volunteer recruitment activities and systems; find what’s working and gaps.
- Establish new systems to manage, coordinate, and train volunteers and document in-kind contributions.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Hunger and poverty disproportionately affect people who identify with multiple intersections of marginality—including people that identify as Black, Native, POC, queer, trans, disabled, first generation, etc. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage those that identify with these communities to apply
- Understanding of systemic racism and commitment to anti-racist work to ensure outputs are relevant and accessible to community members
- Flexibility and quick problem-solving skills to balance the variety of service activities and any potential shift in program priorities
- Experience working on multiple projects at once and ability to self-manage
- Ability to communicate clearly with staff members, partners, and AmeriCorps members
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with team, partners, and community members.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking skills
ELIGIBILITY:
- Must be over 18 years old on the first day of service
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Unfortunately, F1 visas are not sufficient.
- Must be available 40 hours per week. Exact hours may vary by site placement, but will primarily be Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Must undergo a Washington State Patrol background check, FBI background check and National Sex Offender Registry Check, plus state of residence background check if not currently living in Washington
- High school diploma/GED
- Per United Way of King County Policy, AmeriCorps members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the first day of service.
**UWKC AmeriCorps members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first day of service.**
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The project goal is to build Voices of Tomorrow’s capacity to recruit and support volunteers, raise unrestricted funds, and garner event sponsors so VOT can flexibly respond to community needs and improve school readiness for East African immigrants and refugees. VISTA efforts will result in: (1) new models to raise funds and secure sponsorships; and (2) new systems to recruit and support volunteers.
MEMBER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish new models to raise unrestricted funds.
- Plan and Coordinate VOT participation in Fall GiveBIG Fundraising Campaign, Sept- Dec 2023: GiveBIG is a statewide fundraising campaign hosted by 501 Commons. It provides a platform for fundraising while organizations reach out to potential donors.
- Write and distribute fundraising communications to the public via social media.
- Establish new models to secure event sponsorships and in-kind donations.
- Develop strong systems to document sponsor primary contact relationship communications, track sponsorship/in-kind requests and outcomes, and ensure sponsors and donors are thanked.
- Establish new systems, marketing materials, and relationships for volunteer recruitment.
- Evaluate existing volunteer recruitment activities and systems; find what’s working and gaps.
- Establish new systems to manage, coordinate, and train volunteers and document in-kind contributions.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Hunger and poverty disproportionately affect people who identify with multiple intersections of marginality—including people that identify as Black, Native, POC, queer, trans, disabled, first generation, etc. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage those that identify with these communities to apply
- Understanding of systemic racism and commitment to anti-racist work to ensure outputs are relevant and accessible to community members
- Flexibility and quick problem-solving skills to balance the variety of service activities and any potential shift in program priorities
- Experience working on multiple projects at once and ability to self-manage
- Ability to communicate clearly with staff members, partners, and AmeriCorps members
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with team, partners, and community members.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking skills
ELIGIBILITY:
- Must be over 18 years old on the first day of service
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Unfortunately, F1 visas are not sufficient.
- Must be available 40 hours per week. Exact hours may vary by site placement, but will primarily be Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Must undergo a Washington State Patrol background check, FBI background check and National Sex Offender Registry Check, plus state of residence background check if not currently living in Washington
- High school diploma/GED
- Per United Way of King County Policy, AmeriCorps members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the first day of service.
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Living Allowance
$2055
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$2055 monthly
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, Training
Additional Benefits
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
- Bi-weekly stipend of $1027.88 (pre-tax)
- $6,895 Education Award or $1,800 End of Service Stipend upon successful completion of service
- $500 monthly housing stipend
- Loan deferment and payment of interest accrued during service year on qualified student loans (loans must be federally-backed; personal/private loans not eligible)
- Noncompetitive eligibility for federal jobs for up to one year after completing service
- Health benefits that meet the minimum standards of ACA compliance
- Childcare assistance
- 10 days sick leave, 10 days personal leave plus 11 federal holidays
- Enrollment in an assistance program with 24-hour access to phone counseling
- Access to emergency assistance program to mitigate unforeseen financial emergencies that put your continued participation in AmeriCorps service at risk
- Monthly team meetings, high-quality training, professional development, and networking opportunities
- Lifelong friends and colleagues who are passionate about service!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Robust professional development to support your personal, professional, and service goals and growth
- Skills to be gained include but not limited to: Interpersonal and Intercultural communication, community outreach, adaptability, relationship building, conflict management, customer service, resource navigation, data entry, knowledge of WA public benefits, knowledge of inner workings of non-profits and community college systems
- Career development trainings provided by UWKC AmeriCorps team
- Previous trainings include: How to Network, Resume Workshops, Mock Interviews, How to make your LinkedIn Profile Shine
- Networking opportunities within United Way and Community Partners
- As a member of this cohort, you will be supported with a robust orientation, ongoing professional development opportunities, training, check-ins, and the tools and resources you need to succeed.
Education Requirements
GED
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Subject to criminal background check