One-Year Paid Internship

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United Way is seeking to hire a full-time COMMUNITY IMPACT COORDINATOR in our Woodland, CA office.

This is an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer position with a $1,000 monthly stipend. It is a one-year commitment starting in June, 2019. www.nationalservice.gov/ programs/americorps/ americorpsvista

Under the supervision of our Executive Director, the community impact coordinator will engage Woodland and rural Yolo County residents -- fellow nonprofits, educators, volunteers, service organizations, and leaders of our communities-in-need -- in reducing poverty and creating lasting change.

The VISTA community impact coordinator will build capacity with United Way’s UNITED FOR KIDS initiatives, which include school readiness, grade level reading and high school graduation.

www.woodlandunitedway.org

The coordinator duties include:

· Recruit and Screen Volunteer: Connect qualified volunteers with appropriate projects. Follow up with project organizer and volunteer including evaluation and appreciation.

· Community Outreach: Participate in relevant community events with committee support or by setting up a booth or table. Examples would be Family Fun Day, Dia de los Ninos and Yolo County Fair. Promote United Way through public speaking, press releases and a variety of multimedia.

· Resilient Yolo Collaboration: Member will cultivate excellent working relationships with the Resilient Yolo coalition members and be responsible for convening regular meetings, setting the agenda, taking minutes and following up on committee requests.

https://www.acesconnection. com/g/yolo-county-ca-aces

We are looking for a college graduate who is energetic, organized, community-oriented and fluent in Spanish. Must also be proficient in Microsoft Office and social media. This position requires that you have your own transportation.