Communication Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Texas Association of Charitable Clinics
Please visit the new page to apply.
At Heal the City, our VISTA will be responsible for improving community awareness of the clinic events and services by updating and maintaining HTC’s social media (Facebook, Twitter, website) He/she will also be working on improving donor communications by assisting with donors messaging and collaborating with staff on new fundraising ideas. Third, our VISTA will be responsible for improving the marketing materials for HTC, including creating informative donation materials, public presentation flyers and boards for outreach events, and working with local media outlets to gain public awareness.
The Texas Association of Charitable Clinic, (TXACC) founded in 2003 is a private, not for profit 501(c)3 membership association that supports Texas' free and charitable clinics. The Texas Association of Charitable Clinics VISTA Program seeks to place members who are committed to national service and public health in the clinics throughout Texas that are dedicated to providing quality healthcare services to low-income individuals. Our VISTA Members will be working to increase the volunteer and donor bases of clinics throughout Texas. VISTA Program members will be provided with on-going support and training, as well as invaluable experience in the healthcare field.
The AmeriCorps VISTA Program is designed to function as a stateside Peace Corps, which places high quality, dedicated individuals in poverty facing non-profit organizations throughout the country. VISTA Members serve on a full-time basis for one full calendar year. Upon completion of Service, VISTA Members are eligible to receive $5,920 Education Award or $1,800 cash stipend. The education award may be used to repay qualified student loans, or can be used to pay for tuition or other educational expenses at eligible universities (including graduate programs) and vocational schools. Today, over 7,000 VISTA Members serve to alleviate the burden of poverty felt by over 46 Million Americans. To learn more about VISTA, click here: http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorps-vista
Program Benefits: * Monthly living allowance of approx. $1000 (pre-tax) * Relocation Allowance * Child Care Assistance * End of Service Award of either $5,920 Education Award or $1,800 Cash Stipend * On-Going Training and Professional Development * Non-Competitive Eligibility for Federal Employment
Qualifications: * College Graduate * At Least 18 Years Old * Commitment to National Service and solutions to poverty * Interest in learning about the workings of free and reduced healthcare systems. * Responsible for finding own housing. * Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Bilingual in English and Spanish or an interest in learning Spanish
To Apply, fill out position application here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=85456&fromSearch=true
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About Texas Association of Charitable Clinics
Location:
3710 Cedar Street #284, Austin, TX 78705, US
Mission Statement
Enhancing the overall ability of Texas Charitable Clinics to provide the highest level of care.
Description
The Texas Association of Charitable Clinics, TXACC, is a private nonprofit organiztaion that provides support, education, rsources and advocacy to free and charitable clinics statewide in Texas. These are clinics largely run by volunteers providing low cost care to people who are low-income and uninsured.
Texas Association of Charitable Clinics (TXACC) is a private, not-for-profit membership association - 501 (c)(3) that supports Texas’ free and charitable clinics.
Through mentoring, the provision of resources, education, advocacy efforts, and services, TXACC seeks to strengthen the charitable clinic system in Texas. Each of our more than 70 clinics is an independent enterprise. Some are faith-based, others are community-based. All are established as 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organizations.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
609 S Carolina StAmarillo, TX 79106
DATE POSTED
January 18, 2019
SKILLS
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Public Relations
- Interactive/Social Media/SEO
- Web Design
- Social Media / Blogging
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 year