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AmeriCorps VISTA Program

Oakland, California, United States · On-site

Entry level$270K raised

<h3 class="MsoNormal"><strong>Program Overview</strong></h3><p class="MsoNormal">Safe Passages is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the well-being, academic success, and economic self-sufficiency of chi…

Skills: Grant writing, Fundraising, Social media management, Data collection, Evaluation

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AmeriCorps VISTA Program

Safe Passages

Oakland, California, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • Living allowance, Education Award, End-of-Service Stipend, Healthcare benefits, Childcare benefits, Training and professional development opportunities
  • Posted 12d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

VISTA members build long-term capacity for Safe Passages by developing systems, tools, and partnerships to expand critical services. Responsibilities include resource development, managing family resource centers, and executing social media communication strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must commit to a full-time, 12-month term of service in Oakland, CA. The role requires the ability to collaborate with staff and community partners to support low-income families.

Full job description

Program Overview

Safe Passages is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the well-being, academic success, and economic self-sufficiency of children, youth, and families. AmeriCorps VISTA members build the long-term capacity of Safe Passages and its partner sites by developing systems, tools, and partnerships that expand access to critical services across Oakland and the Bay Area.

Position Summary

Safe Passages VISTA members serve in various departments, including Food Security, Health & Wellness, Program Development, and Community Engagement, to improve program effectiveness and organization sustainability. Members work on projects such as developing internal systems, supporting with data collection and evaluation, strengthening outreach and communications, expanding volunteer engagement, and research best practices to inform program design. Members serve as part of a team and collaborate with staff and community partners to increase the organization’s ability to meet community needs.

VISTA Positions Available at Safe Passages

  1. Resource Development
    • Support Safe Passages resources development efforts by researching potential fundraising opportunities, grant writing, and supporting other fundraising efforts, including donor communications. 
  2. Famiy Resource Center (FRC)
    • Safe Passages aims to integrate education and social services at school sites in order to make school communities catalysts for social change within the larger neighborhood context.  To this end, the Family Resource School Based VISTA works as part of an integrated team at a school site to support the development of services and partnerships necessary to meet low income families basic needs, and socio-economic mobility. The VISTA will help secure community partnerships, volunteers and resources to increase family engagement in their children’s education. 
  3. Communications/Social Media
    • The VISTA Member will support the expansion of the agency’s communication strategies by developing a social media campaign to promote Safe Passages’ anti-poverty efforts, including Family Resource Centers located in high need schools. The VISTA Member will develop and implement a strategic plan for disseminating program news, information and success stories via social media including websites, Twitter, Facebook and other real time mediums. 

Term of Service

·        Length: VISTA requires a full-time, 12-month commitment

·        Location: Oakland, CA

·        Schedule: Typically Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm; occasional night and weekend events

Benefits

·        Living allowance of $1,320 every two weeks (before taxes and deductions)

·        Choice of Education Award or End-of-Service Stipend

·        Healthcare benefits

·        Childcare benefits (for children under 12 years old)

·        Training and professional development opportunities

Related keywords

AmeriCorps VISTANonprofitFood SecurityHealth & WellnessProgram DevelopmentCommunity EngagementAnti-povertyFamily Resource CentersDonor CommunicationsSocial Media CampaignSocio-economic MobilityCapacity Building

About Safe Passages

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We envision a community where all young people have the opportunity to realize their full potential.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1994
Headquarters
Oakland, California
LinkedIn followers
857
Total funding
$270K

Safe Passages 501(c)(3) is an inter-governmental partnership including the City of Oakland, the County of Alameda, the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), philanthropy and community-based partners that is committed to advocating for children, youth, and families with a special emphasis on vulnerable populations within the County of Alameda.

Offices: 1017 Clay St, Oakland, California 94607, US

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About Safe Passages

LinkedInVisit site

We envision a community where all young people have the opportunity to realize their full potential.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1994
Headquarters
Oakland, California
LinkedIn followers
857
Total funding
$270K

Safe Passages 501(c)(3) is an inter-governmental partnership including the City of Oakland, the County of Alameda, the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), philanthropy and community-based partners that is committed to advocating for children, youth, and families with a special emphasis on vulnerable populations within the County of Alameda.

Offices: 1017 Clay St, Oakland, California 94607, US

Health CareCommunitiesEducationAssociation
View all jobs at Safe Passages

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