Development/fundraising and Media Relations Fellow (4 positi
AmeriCorps, Chicago, IL, US, 60290
Duration: Full Time
Overview
Development/fundraising and Media Relations Fellow (4 positions) at AmeriCorps. This role is part of Gateway to the Great Outdoors (GGO). Join to apply for the Development/fundraising and Media Relations Fellow (4 positions) role and contribute to GGO's mission in Chicago.
Member Duties
AmeriCorps members with Gateway to the Great Outdoors (GGO) support Chicago students through hands-on STEAM, wellness, and outdoor learning, while also strengthening the organization behind the scenes. A key part of their role is development and fundraising, where members draft grant applications and reports, research new funding opportunities, track donations, write thank-you notes, and help plan and promote fundraising events. They also assist with communications by updating the website, creating social media content, and designing outreach materials. In programming, members mentor students, lead lessons and field trips, and gather stories and feedback to show impact. Their combined efforts ensure that GGO has the resources, visibility, and capacity to provide meaningful opportunities for students in Chicagos Title I schools.
Program Benefits
Program Benefits: Living Allowance, Health Coverage, Education award upon successful completion of service.
Terms
Terms: Permits attendance at school during off hours, Permits working at another job during off hours, Car recommended.
Service Areas
Education, Health, Environment, Children/Youth.
Skills
- Computers/Technology
- Recruitment
- Education
- Youth Development
- Fine Arts/Crafts
- Communications
- General Skills
- Business/Entrepreneur
- Environment
- Fund raising/Grant Writing
- Team Work
- Writing/Editing
- Public Speaking
- Community Organization
- Leadership
- Public Health
Summary
Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National
Program: Development/fundraising and Media Relations Fellow (4 positions)
Program Start/End Date: 09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: Some college
Age Requirement: Minimum: 21 Maximum: 99
Program Locations: ILLINOIS Chicago
Accepting Applications: From 08/17/2025 To 10/30/2025
Contact: Daryl Huitt
3650 N Magnolia Ave
Chicago IL 60613
312-623-2857
daryl@gatewayoutdoors.org
gatewayoutdoors.org
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