We are currently recruiting for SIX new AmeriCorps VISTA positions! AmeriCorps VISTA offers unique opportunities for individuals interested in serving their community. Build your resume, gain valuable experience, pay off student loans, and serve others by joining the AmeriCorps team in Savannah, GA.

Positions are available at 5 organizations:

Community Outreach VISTA: Brightside Child & Family Advocacy
Outreach and Community Relations VISTA: Mediation Center
Chatham County Strategic Initiatives VISTA 22-23
Disaster Preparedness and Outreach VISTA 22-23: Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA)
Program Development & Outreach VISTA 22-23: Coastal Georgia lndicators Coalition (CGIC)
Program and Development VISTA Forsyth Farmers' Market (FFM)

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If you have any questions, you may contact Austin Rojas at 912-348-4005.

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The Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), located in Savannah, Georgia, is seeking a dynamic individual who has an interest in disaster recovery, response, preparedness and faith-based organizations. The Disaster Preparedness VISTA in Community and Faith-Based Outreach is a unique position with a blend of public speaking, relationship building and design. Primary responsibilities will include building capacity for disaster response partnerships, recruiting and training volunteers, coordinating community outreach presentations, disseminating vital information on preparedness, social media monitoring and assisting CEMA's Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator in the management of Chatham County's Disaster Faith Network. We are looking for a candidate that is able to communicate thoroughly, and with self-confidence, a broad range of information from weather preparedness to sheltering best practices. Applicants should feel comfortable with technology, speaking in public and working with Chatham County residents of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicities. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in faith-based outreach and public speaking experience. This VISTA will have the opportunity to join the largest and one of the most innovative emergency management programs in the state of Georgia and work with experts in the field of disaster recovery, donations management, volunteer response and more.

Member Duties: The Disaster Preparedness and Outreach VISTA will coordinate and disseminate disaster preparedness and response information throughout the community; attend neighborhood meetings, school programs and other outreach events to distribute materials and train community members on preparedness; Develop, update, design, print and organize preparedness materials and giveaway items; and assist in the continued development of Chatham County's Disaster Faith Network (CCDFN). VISTA will also support the expansion of the County's emergency sheltering needs and emergency feeding needs of the community following an emergency area disaster event by building capacity within the faith-based community and assist Houses of Worship and Faith-Based Organizations in identifying and seeking grant opportunities from the Nonprofit Security Grant Programs well as other grant programs.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance, Childcare assistance if eligible, Health Coverage*, Stipend, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Training, Relocation Allowance. *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare

Terms : Car recommended

Service Areas: Health, Homeland Security, Public Safety, Children/Youth, Community Outreach, Disaster Relief.

Skills: Community Organization, Fund raising/Grant Writing, Teaching/Tutoring, Team Work, Communications, General Skills, Recruitment, Computers/Technology, Public Speaking, Disaster Services.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Internship

Pay: $17,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Savannah, GA 31401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• communications: 1 year (Preferred)
• Nonprofit management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Volunteer management: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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