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11 people are interested
Volunteer Community Outreach Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Project Create
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11 people are interested
Description:
The Community Outreach Coordinator, serves as a link between members of the community and Project Create. Because of this role’s duties, it is necessary for you to build trust with the individuals and groups you serve with the goal to engage the community and improve quality of life through interactive art making and promotion of Project Create studio programs.
Requirements:
Working with Senior Program Manager/ Studio Program Manager at the studio and interacting with the Anacostia Community
This position is a 3 month service commitment of 5 - 10 hours minimum weekly.
Responsibilities:
Create and implement annual outreach plan.
Work with Programs Manager and staff to develop marketing plans to recruit new volunteers and clients in line with organizational objectives.
Stay abreast of or attend relevant community events and meetings.
Maintain relationships with collaborative partners and cultivate new ones.
Confers with student, parent, site staff and Project Create staff for feedback.
Collecting and organizing participant data and evaluation results.
Direct interaction with the community at events.
Ensure that outreach events are staffed with adequate volunteers and supplies.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum two years experience in successful community outreach/recruitment and volunteer coordination preferred.
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills. Ability to connect with others and forge strong relationships.
Ability to perform several tasks concurrently, time management and organizational skills.
Experience working with and understanding of the social, emotional and economic needs of children within low-income communities.
Ability to organize and maintain detailed records; complete necessary paperwork and meet deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and volunteer tracking databases.
More opportunities with Project Create
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Project Create
Location:
2401 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037, US
Mission Statement
Project Create provides accessible arts education to promote positive development in children, youth and families experiencing homelessness and poverty. Project Create is committed to enriching and transforming the lives of at-risk children in Washington, DC by providing them with professionally-led arts experiences. We believes that arts experiences are essential to a child's development. They empower children to reach their potential by fostering critical thinking skills, creative expression, self-esteem, and social skills.
Description
PROJECT CREATE is a community-based nonprofit that promotes creative youth development through multi-disciplinary arts education and enrichment. Project Create teaching artists have been working with children, youth, and families in Washington, D.C. for over twenty years. Our students participate in out-of-school-time art classes, workshops, open studio, field trips, and exhibition and performance opportunities. Project Create offers free creative classes and workshops at our studio in the Anacostia neighborhood of Southeast DC in Ward 8, as well as at 14 partner locations in underserved neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. Courses include visual, performing, and digital media arts classes like drawing and painting, illustration, photography, collage, spoken word, fashion, music production and theater.
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 28, 2017
SKILLS
- Community Outreach
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