About the position
At affiliates and chapters nationwide, the 'I Have A Dream Foundation' works to ensure that all children have the opportunity to pursue higher education, fulfill their potential, and achieve their dreams. We empower youth in under-resourced communities to choose and pursue the post-secondary pathway their dreams by equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed, as well as guaranteed scholarship support. AmeriCorps VISTA Members will help affiliate/chapter sites in Milwaukee, WI; Newark, NJ; and New York, NY. Members will perform a variety of valued non-profit development tasks including but not limited to volunteer recruitment, community outreach, and access to funding through grants and donor cultivation. Through a stronger network of volunteer mentors and tutors and sustainable funding, 'I Have A Dream' Foundation affiliates and chapters will deliver more consistent and effective wraparound support to the Scholars it serves. We are seeking self-motivated, compassionate applicants who enjoy working on behalf of young people and diverse individuals, including Dreamer Scholars, their families, and members of the community. Successful candidates will have a passion for social justice and educational equity, excellent time management skills, the flexibility to work with organizations in an active growth phase, strong attention to detail, and the ability to analyze and solve problems. Serving with our experienced team, you will learn essential skills in outreach and marketing, fundraising, and project management. Most importantly, by raising awareness about our mission and programs, you will make a difference for hundreds of local kids.
Responsibilities
- Focus on marketing and outreach activities to raise brand awareness and recruit mentors for long-term service.
- Support development and operations by performing research, data entry, donor outreach, and grant writing and/or management.
Requirements
- Self-motivated and compassionate.
- Passion for social justice and educational equity.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Flexibility to work with organizations in an active growth phase.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in outreach and marketing.
- Experience in fundraising and project management.
Benefits
- Relocation Allowance
- Childcare assistance if eligible
- Health Coverage*
- Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
- Living Allowance
- Training
