Community Recruitment Job at AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps Kentucky

Educational Justice is an Organization located in Louisville, KY that tackles educational inequity by pairing high achieving high school students with low-income 5th through 8th grade students with less access to educational support. Once paired, students meet virtually for a minimum of one hour each week with the same tutor for at least one school year for free mentorship and tutoring. Responsibilities create & develop relationships with media outlets create & develop relationships with school contacts maintain communication with school contacts (email and phone identify, create & evaluate opportunities to pitch EJ creating new community partnerships and maintaining current ones developing a social media presence Skill Set Passionate about social justice and education initiatives; Innovative thinkers who thrive in a start-up environment; Self-motivated and takes initiative, working well independently and with a team; Social ease and adaptability Exceptional written and oral communication skills; Proficiency using administrative software Attention to detail when implementing administrative tasks, data collecting, and day-to-day program implementation. Louisville, Kentucky, is a beautiful city on the Ohio river that is the "biggest small town in the US". Also known as the "Most Compassionate City in America", Louisville is full of amazing restaurants, kind people, a vibrant music and art scene, outdoor adventures and hiking, co-ops, bountiful local shops, and the world-famous Kentucky Derby! The cost of living is substantially lower than in metropolitan areas and there is everything one could need to lead a pleasant and rich life. EJ offers Extensive training to support and supplement education Team outing and events New skills that will last a lifetime A positive impact of the lives of students in Louisville Learn more at educationaljustice.org or emailing mira.sullivan@educationaljustice.org



Member Duties : The responsibilities of the Community Recruitment Coordinator will include recruiting students by and meeting with new schools and other nonprofits and community organizations. They will create a new process to recruit student participants. This could include activities like, building new community partnerships and maintaining current ones, attending fairs and conferences, developing media outreach and a social media presence. The central goal of the community recruitment VISTA member will be to increase the number of students enrolled in the program. Secondarily they will raise awareness and visibility of Educational Justice programs. The VISTA member will connect with community partners and media organizations to develop the outreach capabilities of Educational Justice.


Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance .



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


Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education .


Skills :
Team Work , Education , Public Speaking , Communications , Leadership , Recruitment , Community Organization .




SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA



Program

Community Recruitment



Program Start/End Date

04/01/2023 - 04/01/2024



Work Schedule
Full Time



Education level

High school diploma/GED



Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None


Program Locations
KENTUCKY


Accepting Applications

From 02/12/2023 To 01/01/2024



Contact
Mira Sullivan

200 York St

Louisville KY 40203

5027098719

mira.sullivan@educationaljustice.org

educationaljustice.org



Listing ID
117088




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