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4 people are interested
Community Outreach Specialist, Heritage Area Agency on Aging
ORGANIZATION: Iowa Department on Aging - AmeriCorps VISTA Project
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
One VISTA member is sought to serve as Community Outreach Specialist with the Heritage Area Agency on Aging. This member will work in tandem with other VISTAs to develop programming in Iowa's aging network, including LifeLong Links (LLL) Aging and Disability Resource Centers, the Volunteer Ombudsman Program (VOP), and the Office of the Substitute Decision Maker, and support services offered to older Iowans, Iowans with disabilities, and disabled veterans.
The selected candidate must be available to begin on approximately June 27, 2016. Bachelor's degrees are preferred but not required. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.
This VISTA will:
* develop and refine an outreach plan for the region.
* research unserved and underserved populations.
* design or enhance Agency activities, events, and fundraising.
* implement community outreach plan to raise awareness of services available.
* incorporate services of the Agency into outreach activities.
* evaluate the effectiveness of outreach efforts.
Benefits include: $11,676 living stipend, health plan, $5,775 education scholarship or cash completion bonus, and more.
Read more and apply for this position here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=55248&fromSearch=true
Interested persons may contact and/or send resumes to kristopher.roberts@iowa.gov, or call 1-515-725-3317 with any questions.
The AmeriCorps VISTA Program with the Iowa Department on Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Iowa Department on Aging - AmeriCorps VISTA Project
Location:
510 E. 12th St., Ste. 2, Des Moines, IA 50319, US
Mission Statement
VISTA provides full-time members to nonprofit, faith-based and other community organizations, and public agencies to create and expand programs that bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty.
Description
The Iowa Department on Aging is the premier source of information, education, advocacy and support when it comes to meeting the evolving needs of older Iowans and their loved ones.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
DATE POSTED
April 19, 2016
SKILLS
- Capacity Planning
- Public Speaking
- Public Relations
- Community Outreach
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Full time (40 hrs/wk) for one year
- U.S. citizen/permanent legal resident