AmeriCorps VISTA is a ONE YEAR commitment beginning June 7, 2021
Overview
Campus District, Inc. (CDI) is a non-profit community development corporation serving the eastern half of downtown Cleveland. It is home to the Superior Arts District and our three anchor institutions: Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga Community College Metro Campus, and St. Vincent Charity Medical Center. The Campus District is a very diverse neighborhood with over 1,500 student residents, 100+ artists, the two largest homeless shelters in the state of Ohio, day-time employees, and some of the oldest public housing complexes in the country. CDI works to build a vibrant neighborhood that is engaging, safe, and welcoming to all.
The VISTA Position during its year of service will:
· Build capacity through marketing, communication, and web programming.
· Communicate the Campus District story and mission to stakeholders
· Manage promotion and enrollment of Trauma Informed Community Development Trainings
· Manage promotion and content creation for Superior Arts District outreach and Clean & Safe services
· Manage promotion and virtual community engagement of Campus District master planning process
· Provide tech support for virtual programming
· General capacity building through virtual storytelling and promotion
· Develop best practices report on social media promotion
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in marketing and communications
Excellent written and visual communication skills
Experience in creative social media development, programming and execution
Proficiency in content creation for web, print, and social media platforms
Strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to think strategically
Self-motivation and an ability to work toward objectives and work independently
What is an AmeriCorps VISTA?
AmeriCorps VISTA members are passionate and committed to their mission to bring individuals and communities out of poverty. Members make a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a specific project at a nonprofit organization or public agency.
VISTA BENEFITS
For more detailed information on Americorps VISTA service visit: https://www.vistacampus.gov/members/benefits-of-service
Monthly Living Allowance: Vistas will receive the cost of living in their area. This works out to be around $1040 per month before taxes. Federal taxes are taken out, but State taxes are not.
Time Off: 10 holidays, 10 personal leave days, 10 medical leave days
End of Service Award: VISTA members who successfully complete a term of service are eligible to receive either a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $6,095 to pay for college or to pay off student loans, or an end-of-service cash stipend of $1,800.
Relocation: Members serving a 12-month term moving more than 50 miles are eligible for $750
Health Care Support: VISTAs are eligible for reimbursements through VISTA Health Care Allowance
Child Care: May be eligible for benefits if you have children under the age of 13
Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to info@campusdistrict.org. No phone calls please.
