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Marketing and Communications Development VISTA 
For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.  
AmeriCorps VISTA members are Volunteers in Service to America who perform indirect service to build capacity and sustainable solutions.
What will you do? 
The marketing and communications VISTA member will create, document, and implement a plan for creative, engaging, and timely communication to stakeholders including donors, volunteers, Habitat ReStore customers, Habitat for Humanity homeowners and the public to increase commitment to Habitat's mission. Each plan will be well documented and evaluated to ensure sustainability beyond the year of service.
Research, develop and document a marketing and communications plan, including social media, e-mail, print materials, fundraising support, website management, local radio, and television.
Research, develop and implement systems to accurately track and record marketing and communications plan-related data, ensuring sustainability
This position will focus on brand management (communications, media, marketing) aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.
Where will you serve? 
Organization name: Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County and Greater Apopka, Florida
Nearest metropolitan area: Orlando
Full-time staff: 16
Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 2
Number of homes to be built: 14
Activities and attractions: Habitat for Humanity of Seminole-Apopka is in Central Florida and is within 30 miles to major attractions and area beaches. Serve, learn, lead and explore in beautiful Central Florida. Our AmeriCorps members play an integral role in providing leadership and resources and engaging volunteers to become champions for our mission and creating tools and systems to build capacity. Our members are the ambassadors of Habitat Seminole-Apopka, interacting with over 500 volunteers, future homebuyers, and community stakeholders. During a year of service with Habitat Seminole- Apopka AmeriCorps members gain insight to the inner workings of a non-profit organization and gain hands on experience in leadership, public speaking, and community development.
Unique projects: Our communications for potential donors and volunteers. By amplifying our voice and presence it helps with the above. Our marketing department is the backbone of our affiliate.
When will you serve? 
Start dates are flexible and based on this location's availability. Talk to the hiring manager for this position about start dates during your interview process. The start date will be 4-6 weeks from receiving an offer.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
Annual living allowance range from $24,962 to $40,869 determined by the service location; most locations are on the lower end of this range. 
Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service.  
Forbearance for most federally guaranteed student loans. 
Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.  
Ten personal and 10 medical leave days. 
Personal and professional development opportunities.  
Childcare benefits if you qualify. 
Noncompetitive eligibility status for federal employment for one year after successful completion of service. 
Relocation travel assistance for members relocating more than 50 miles to serve 
Supplemental Benefits
Transportation allowance - $200 per month
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens or is a person residing in a state that have the following legal residency classifications: refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status, or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status. Applicants must be at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
What are we looking for? 
Our ideal candidates: 
Are passionate about developing sustainable solutions for a nonprofit organization. 
Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector. 
Have experience working on a team.
Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.
Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.
A personal vehicle is required for service.