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Aspire Afterschool Learning · 1 week ago

Development and Outreach VISTA Member

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

Aspire 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

Research skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsGoogle SuiteMicrosoft OfficeFlexibleResourcefulCreative thinkingCollaborationDetail orientedSelf-motivated

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