Community Outreach and Events VISTA
Portland Public Schools, Maine, Portland, Maine, us, 04122
Community Outreach and Events AmeriCorps VISTA
MISSION & POSITION OVERVIEW:
The mission of the Portland Public Schools is to ensure a challenging, relevant, and joyful education that empowers every learner to make a difference in the world. We build relationships among families, educators, and the community to promote the healthy development and academic achievement of every learner.
The AmeriCorps VISTA member will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of a District-wide communications strategy, aligned with the Comprehensive Strategic Plan. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will work closely with the ED of Community Partnerships to understand the goals and objectives of the communications strategy. This is a full‑time, in‑person role.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organize and coordinate events and activities for fundraising, parent engagement, and community outreach, including Parent University lecture series, and annual spring fundraiser
Assist on event related marketing and communication activities
Solicit donors and sponsors for department events and activities
Seek community‑based organizations that can become partners in delivering our program of activities
Plan Parent University event series for family engagement
Assist in planning other Multilingual events such as the Back to School Fair, Make it Happen Senior Celebration, and others
Seek community‑based organizations that can become partners in delivering program
Contribute to problem solving and strategy by thinking through complex circumstances and assisting stakeholders in finding inclusive solutions
AMERICORPS VISTA BENEFITS:
Stipend of $957.46 bi‑weekly throughout the 12‑month term
Choice of $7,395.00 education award or cash stipend (amount TBD) upon completion of service
Education award can be to pay off qualified loans, or for educational expenses
Forbearance of federally qualified student loans during service term (interest paid)
20 days of sick and vacation leave
Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
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The mission of the Portland Public Schools is to ensure a challenging, relevant, and joyful education that empowers every learner to make a difference in the world. We build relationships among families, educators, and the community to promote the healthy development and academic achievement of every learner.
The AmeriCorps VISTA member will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of a District-wide communications strategy, aligned with the Comprehensive Strategic Plan. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will work closely with the ED of Community Partnerships to understand the goals and objectives of the communications strategy. This is a full‑time, in‑person role.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organize and coordinate events and activities for fundraising, parent engagement, and community outreach, including Parent University lecture series, and annual spring fundraiser
Assist on event related marketing and communication activities
Solicit donors and sponsors for department events and activities
Seek community‑based organizations that can become partners in delivering our program of activities
Plan Parent University event series for family engagement
Assist in planning other Multilingual events such as the Back to School Fair, Make it Happen Senior Celebration, and others
Seek community‑based organizations that can become partners in delivering program
Contribute to problem solving and strategy by thinking through complex circumstances and assisting stakeholders in finding inclusive solutions
AMERICORPS VISTA BENEFITS:
Stipend of $957.46 bi‑weekly throughout the 12‑month term
Choice of $7,395.00 education award or cash stipend (amount TBD) upon completion of service
Education award can be to pay off qualified loans, or for educational expenses
Forbearance of federally qualified student loans during service term (interest paid)
20 days of sick and vacation leave
Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
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