Job description
The Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy’s mission is to serve, build capacity, and foster collaboration in Mississippi’s nonprofit and philanthropic communities. The MS Poverty Reduction Through Needs Assessment/Asset Mapping Year 2 VISTA project seeks to identify, assess, and build the capacity of nonprofit organizations serving the needs of communities throughout the 82 counties in Mississippi, helping the nonprofit and philanthropic sector benefit un-served and under-served individuals, families, and children to bring them out of poverty, increase their education levels, enhance their economic well-being and stability, and ultimately strengthen the communities in which they live. Eight (8) VISTA members contribute to the goals of the project over the course of one to three years by conducting surveys, telephone interviews, and site visits with nonprofit and community organizations to gather data about needs, identify gaps and challenges, and document resources and available (assets); researching best practices to eliminate and/or alleviate poverty; and conducting community conversations related to best practices.
Member Duties : You will help Mississippi nonprofits and philanthropies to enhance their collective impact on the quality of life of MS residents. You will collaborate closely with regional MS Volunteer & Nonprofit HUBs. You must be committed, compassionate, and excited about the nonprofit sector and work diligently to offer quality, focused, and integrated support and services that enhance nonprofit and philanthropic organizations serving local communities. Aspects of the work will include: (1) Conduct Needs Assessments and Asset Mapping to determine community and nonprofit organization needs across Mississippi; (2) Verify and update an on-line database of nonprofits and funders working to strengthen and improve outcomes in communities across the state; (3) Convene community conversations related to best-practices research; and (4) Attend professional development courses offered by The Alliance to increase your knowledge/understanding of the nonprofit sector.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training , Relocation Allowance , Travel Expenses , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization , General Skills , Leadership , Team Work , Communications , Computers/Technology .
Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization , General Skills , Leadership , Team Work , Communications , Computers/Technology .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
MS Alliance - VISTA Community Outreach Specialist
Program Start/End Date
01/15/2023 - 01/13/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
MISSISSIPPI
Accepting Applications
From 01/15/2023 To 12/31/2023
Contact
Jan Eastman
2600 Lakeland Ter
Jackson MS 39216
504-858-5928
jeastma1@bellsouth.net
alliancems.org
Listing ID
108627
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