Communications Coordinator / AmeriCorps VISTA

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Grounded in human rights and social justice, our mission at the Lawrence Community Shelter (LCS) is to advance compassionate solutions for people facing homelessness through advocacy, shelter, and housing. The VISTA member will build the capacity of the organization by supporting the community engagement team and evaluating current communication strategies for engagement with donors, volunteers, and community partners. Successful VISTA members will be organized, effective communicators that are able to work both independently and collaboratively. From this experience, members will gain experience in social justice advocacy, the development of marketing materials, networking with a variety of community stakeholders, and knowledge of how poverty impacts communities.

Member Duties : The VISTA member will assist with regular communications over multiple platforms, including social media, email newsletters, blog posts, presentations, and print materials. Additionally, the VISTA member will monitor data-analytics reports for virtual campaigns and social media activity, and assist in the development and/or revision of LCS communication strategies.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare

Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas : Community Outreach , Housing , Homelessness , Community and Economic Development .

Skills : Fund raising/Grant Writing , Non-Profit Management , Communications , Social Services , Community Organization .

Apply Here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=112671