Volunteer Engagement and Retention Specialist - AmeriCorps - VISTA

Position: Volunteer Engagement and Retention Specialist – AmeriCorps VISTA

Benefits

• End of Service Segal Education Award (valued at $7,395)
• Biweekly Living Stipend
• Discounted Housing Options
• Healthcare Allowance Options
• Relocation Reimbursement
• Non-competitive Eligibility
• Free Parking Downtown
• Ongoing Professional Development

Overview

Partnership 4 Kids (P4K) provides long-term support for lifelong success by engaging, enlightening, and encouraging students through mentoring and evidence-based programming. P4K and volunteers work to combat generational poverty by elevating youth out of low-income communities through education and mentor support. The Recruitment Vista member will work to increase Partnership 4 Kids’ number of volunteers by strategizing and implementing processes to engage and celebrate P4K volunteers and partner agencies. As a result of this VISTA assignment, P4K will be able to have sustainable practices that demonstrate the value of our corporate partners and 150+ volunteers who offer consistent support to our students, leading to more established and long-term relationships with our organization and our youth.

By serving with P4K, you will have the opportunity to impact the lives and futures of students, as you build valuable skills, experience, and relationships to propel your career even further. Upon completion of the internship, you will receive over $7000 in education funding to use for your past or future education expenses.

At P4K we empower our students to be the architects of their own future through engaging programming, enlightening career exploration, and encouraging support including scholarships. Through our partnership with Omaha Public Schools and local area colleges, we teach our students that through goal setting, education, and the right resources there is no limit to what they can achieve.

Join our mission to inspire hope, engage minds, and launch futures!

*Service begins July 15, 2024 and ends July 16, 2025.*

As an AmeriCorps Member you will serve for a year, 40 hours a week, supporting the Volunteer Recruitment team through the following activities:

• Utilize volunteer management systems to pull reports and create materials to recognize special events for volunteers (e.g. birthdays and volunteer anniversaries).
• Regularly visit programming sites and meetings to learn the needs of volunteers and distribute recognition materials to volunteers throughout the year.
• Participate in MENTOR Nebraska and programming bimonthly meetings to learn of opportunities to engage volunteers.
• Develop a system to track and maintain an updated database of corporate partners and their advocates as defined by the agency definition of “corporate partner.”
• Collaborate with the Development team to create a calendar of opportunities to celebrate our corporate partners.
• Create at minimum four new templates of materials to honor our partners, such as social media highlights, certificates, thank you cards or other acknowledgment items.

Benefits:

• Living Allowance of $877.66 paid bi-weekly
• Education award to pay for past or future college coursework (valued at $7,395)
• FREE Health Insurance
• FREE downtown parking
• Gain versatile experience to propel your career to the next level!

Application for this position should be submitted through the national AmeriCorps website at amercicorps.gov. The position listing can be found here.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Pay: $877.66 bi-weekly

Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement valued at $7395 for completion of 1-year service term.
• Living Allowance of $877.66 paid bi-weekly
• Free parking downtown
• Health insurance options
• Ongoing professional development

Schedule:

• Day shift 8:30 am -5 pm
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Bachelor’s preferred

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Permanent residency/work permit

Work Location: 1004 Farnam St.