This is an opportunity for any graduating comms students–
CITY OF CHARLESTON SEEKS COMMUNICATIONS FOCUSED AMERICORPS VISTA MEMBER
POSITION OPENING: AmeriCorps VISTA member: “Communicating Resilience and Sustainability”
AmeriCorps is hiring a communications focused VISTA member to join the City of Charleston’s Mayor’s Office of Resilience in Charleston, SC to create an effective system of communication and outreach.
Project Goal and Member Duties:
The VISTA member will work to build capacity to enhance community outreach, particularly to vulnerable populations, about the City of Charleston’s sustainability and resilience goals. The VISTA will develop a Public Engagement Plan and associated Educational Campaigns and tools to increase the communities’ collective understanding of climate protection and vulnerabilities, sustainable living practices, and what each person can do to make a difference to protect and improve their health and quality of life.
1) Develop a Public Engagement Plan
Develop a comprehensive, multi-faceted Public Engagement Plan concerning climate protection and vulnerabilities, sustainability, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. This plan should target vulnerable populations, businesses, faith communities, schools, and the general public.
2) Develop Community Education Campaigns and Engagement Toolbox
Develop action items (i.e. education programs, tools, resources) identified in the Public Engagement Plan to increase awareness, understanding, and support for more environmentally-driven practices.
Term of Service:
The VISTA member’s term of service will be full time for one year, from June 10, 2019 – June 9, 2020. M-F, 9-5pm.
About AmeriCorps VISTA Program:
AmeriCorps VISTA members build capacity in nonprofit organizations and public agencies to help them more effectively generate the commitment of private sector resources, encourage volunteer service at the local level, and empower individuals and communities. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve full time for one-year terms.
The AmeriCorps VISTA program offers a host of benefits to VISTA members, more information on the benefits and eligibility for them can be found online at AmeriCorps.gov/VISTA. Some of the benefits include, as eligible: Living Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Training, Healthcare Benefit, Childcare assistance, and more.
Qualifications:
The successful applicant for the position will meet the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field
- Highly motivated and creative
- Organized and detail oriented
- Ability to collaborate with others and work independently
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with common online social media platforms
- A general knowledge and interest of sustainable and resilient practices is strongly preferred
- Access to a vehicle is strongly recommended
To apply: Email your resume to Katie at mckaink@charleston-sc.gov with “VISTA” in the subject line by 11pm on May 2, 2019.