Plano Children's Theatre Grant Writing VISTA

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As a VISTA at Plano Children’s Theatre, you will help end poverty by writing grants that will allow underserved youth to participate in arts education programs and learn skills which will serve them on and off the stage and in life. Major functions will include becoming familiar with arts education and agency programs, researching funding opportunities, preparing grant applications with goal of raising $500,000 and assisting in other fundraising efforts and assisting with increasing revenue to support our program. VISTAs serve their communities through indirect service. The programs developed by the Grant Writing VISTA will endure for years, however the VISTA member will have limited interaction with Plano Children’s Theatre’s clients and will be based in an office setting. Applicants should possess good researching skills, strong verbal and writing communication skills, and computer skills.

VISTAs (Volunteers in Service to America) devote one year of full-time service at nonprofit organizations or local government agencies. They build the capacity of these organizations to develop, manage, and sustain programs to make poverty history.

Requirements of Service:

• Must be at least 18 years old, no upper age limit
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
• Pass a criminal history review
• Must be able to serve one year (365 days) full time

Benefits of Service:

• Living stipend of $1,023/month
• Student loan forbearance with interest paid
• Healthcare
• Relocation stipend, if eligible
• Childcare allowance, if eligible
• Choice of the Segal Education award ($5,815) or end of service stipend ($1,500)
• Firsthand experience in a nonprofit agency
• Post-service federal employment incentives and opportunities

How to Apply:

• Follow the link to apply to this service listing in the AmeriCorps Portal: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=75356&fromSearch=true
• Create a Profile.
• Complete an Application. The application asks for detailed information about your education, work and volunteer history, 2 references, etc.
  
  *Qualifying applicants will be contacted by both AmeriCorps VISTA North Texas staff and the partnering agency for interviews before final decisions are made.