Social Media and Internship Coordinator AmeriCorps VISTA at TRIO

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Host Site Name : Oregon TRIO Association (OTA)

Department : Development & Communications

Location : 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, OR 97103

Website :www.oregontrio.org

Position Title : Social Media & Internship Coordinator

Work Location : Virtual

Summary of Position and Project Goal :

As a VISTA, you will help provide opportunities for low-income and first-generation students across Oregon and remove barriers that prevent them from improving their lives through education. TRIO programs believe in providing resources for marginalized people who have historically been unable to pursue access to post-secondary education. The primary functions of this position include 1. supporting and developing a communications strategy for the organization through social media outlets. 2. Developing community and corporate partnerships to increase access to resources for our TRIO students throughout the state. 3. Support the organization in planning student events, and attend events to record and document our efforts to support students. 4. Coordinate a state-wide initiative to create paid internship opportunities for TRIO students. As a VISTA, you will serve our communities through indirect service. The programs and processes you develop will directly impact our communities and build our capacity to impact the lives of TRIO students.

Applicants should have a four-year degree in any discipline with significant emphasis on business or communications, OR four years of relevant work experience or a combination thereof. The ideal applicant works well with diverse, multilingual communities, is detail-oriented, and has a strong understanding of systemic oppression and social justice issues. In addition, the applicant should have experience with fundraising, communications, and development work.

Essential Responsibilities/Activities :

• Assist with communications tasks (designing newsletters, social media assets, communications strategy, marketing, etc.)
• Create and lead internal documentation efforts of Oregon TRIO programs (photos, video, etc.)
• Assist with community partnerships to promote TRIO programs throughout the state and region.
• Assist with corporate partnerships to develop a state-wide internship program to create job opportunities for TRIO students.
• Assist in the support/creation of a state-wide internship program.
• Assist with any state-wide student events seeking to provide opportunities for TRIO students.

Marginal Responsibilities :

• Attend organizational committee meetings when topics pertain to essential responsibilities.
• Donor support/communications
• Assist with grant writing

AmeriCorps VISTA Member Responsibilities :

• Attend all Campus Compact of Oregon AmeriCorps VISTA required trainings and events
• Complete and submit all Campus Compact of Oregon AmeriCorps VISTA required progress reports, timesheets, and other paperwork

Required Qualifications :

• 18 years and older
• Must have at least an Associates Degree or equivalent credits
• Demonstrate a commitment to or willingness to explore issues of racial justice and equity
• A U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident, or DACA recipient
• Able to serve full-time for 1 full calendar year
• Ability to pass a criminal history background check

Site-Specific Requirements ::

• Must be capable of serving remotely
• Must have reliable access to the internet
• Must be able to serve 8 hours a day on a computer

Preferred Qualifications :

• Event coordination experience
• Proficient in Google Docs
• Experience documenting through photo and video
• Experience in designing assets using Canva, Photoshop, or other design software
• Be representative of the populations of students we work with (low-income and first-generation college student)
• Experience in independent, project based work

AmeriCorps VISTA Member Benefits :

• A living allowance of $16,617 (for VISTAs serving in Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill counties)
• A living allowance of $13,362 (for VISTAs serving in any other county of Oregon)
• An education award of $6,195 or cash stipend of $1,500 upon successful completion of service
• Relocation allowance of $550 and mileage-based reimbursement if moving more than 50 miles to serve
• Health benefits
• Loan forbearance and interest accrual payment on qualified student loans
• Child care (if eligible)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Access to an extensive network of AmeriCorps Alums
• Federal jobs non-competitive eligibility for one year after service

Site-Specific Benefits :

• Access to a laptop (Vista can help select based on needs) for the term
• Access to the Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe training modules
• OTA agree to pay the test fee for up to three (3) Adobe professional certifications
• Home internet stipend (OTA agrees to cover up to $70 per month)
• Paid attendance and travel to state and national TRIO conferences (OTA & COE)
• Home office supplies provided as needed