Aspire Afterschool Learning · 2 weeks ago
Development and Outreach VISTA Member
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
New GradAspire Afterschool Learning is seeking a Development and Outreach VISTA Member to enhance their communication systems and expand funding opportunities. The role focuses on building strategies for outreach, improving volunteer engagement, and collaborating with the community to promote Aspire's mission.
Non Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identify new communications opportunities and help build strategies and systems to improve communications between Aspire, our donors, funders, partners, media, and local community
Assist in creating and distributing materials that raise awareness about the mission, current work, and latest stories from Aspire (ex: Annual Report, e-newsletters, social media, print materials)
Coordinate with funders and partners for specific communications needs (logos, photos, stories)
Enhance and expand Aspire’s current funding outreach and cultivation process
Develop a standard procedure for entering individual donor touchpoints into Aspire’s database so that information can be better tracked, analyzed, and reported
Research and synthesize findings on funder/donor prospect research in support of a) Aspire’s expanded focus on STEM, mental health, and parent programming, and b) Aspire’s growth as we serve more students than ever before
Help implement a plan for cultivation and stewardship activities for current/prospective funders and/or donors
Collaborate with Serve Virginia to support volunteerism, service, and civic engagement in Arlington, both at Aspire and at other organizations in the community
Attend 2+ community events per month with the goal of promoting Aspire in the community and a culture of volunteerism
Develop and implement volunteer appreciation, recognition, and engagement opportunities for Aspire volunteers
Review Aspire’s current volunteer data tracking process, propose a long-term plan to effectively track volunteers and their interests, and create the internal structure necessary for this plan
Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and agreements of the organization and AmeriCorps
Qualification
Required
Strong writer
Highly organized
Detail oriented
Excellent communication skills
Ability to think creatively
Ability to serve collaboratively
Ability to serve on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Passionate about investing in the growth and potential of historically underserved students
Committed to service and dedicated to serving through AmeriCorps
Self-motivated
Independent
Flexible
Resourceful
Comfortable and proficient with computers
Experience/knowledgeable with Google Suite or Microsoft Office, including basic Excel
Able to pass a criminal history check
Able to commit to full-time service for one year; other jobs or commitments such as education are allowable, but require approval and cannot conflict with the VISTA's service schedule
A U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien (Green Card)
A High school graduate or equivalent, at least 18 years old
Benefits
80 hours each personal and sick leave.
Holidays on the state calendar, typically 116 hours / year.
Option of a health benefit plan or a healthcare allowance.
Childcare allowance, if applicable.
Relocation stipend, if applicable.
Upon successful completion of their term, members will also receive: One year of non-competitive eligibility for federal employment.
Option of either a Segal education award ($7,395) OR a cash stipend (~$1,800).
Company
Aspire Afterschool Learning
Aspire Afterschool Learning is a afterschool learning school offers summer learning programs.
Founded in 1994
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
NBCUniversalJack Kent Cooke
2023-08-16Grant· $0.01M
2022-04-25Grant
Leadership Team
Paula Fynboh
Chief Executive Officer/ Executive Director
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