All
Girl Everything Ultimate Program (AGE UP) is an empowerment-based youth
leadership program for teen girls in South Seattle. We use girls’ passion for
Ultimate Frisbee as a hook to engage them in long-term intentional work
developing critical awareness, leadership skills, positive identity and
community. We are based
at Jefferson Community Center and are dedicated to serving low income girls of
color in South Seattle. We partner with and recruit heavily from the Ultimate
Frisbee programs at Aki Kurose and Asa Mercer Middle Schools, South Shore K-8,
and Franklin and Cleveland High Schools. Currently 80% of our program
participants are from the South end and over 80% are girls of color.
Overall Responsibilities
The Program Development Coordinator will work closely with the AGE UP
Leadership Team to build capacity in four areas: volunteer management, program
documentation, fundraising, and program evaluation. The VISTA’s task is to
develop sustainable program systems and infrastructure that will drive the
future of AGE UP. The Coordinator will report to the Site Supervisor but must
be able to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including the AGE UP
Leadership Team, AGE UP youth participants, adult volunteers, allies, community
partners, and funders. This
placement offers the unique opportunity to work in a young, dynamic program
that uses the sport and community of Ultimate Frisbee to support the
empowerment of young women. We operate with a critical anti-oppression analysis
and strive to be intentional in everything we do, while also having fun.
Responsibilities Include:
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Manage AGE UP adult volunteers and create a system for
tracking and evaluating volunteer engagement.
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Develop a program documentation system that centralizes
record keeping.
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Create a long-range fundraising plan.
•
Organize a fundraising event in collaboration with AGE UP
youth participants.
•
Implement
AGE UP’s awesome youth participatory evaluation system and compile outcomes
report that will inform future programming.
•
Strengthen
community partnerships and develop new strategic collaborations.
Hours and Days Needed
The VISTA Member is expected to serve a flexible 40 hour week, including one to two evenings a week until 8:30pm. This includes required weekly Leadership Team meetings, Site Supervisor check-ins, and Sound Youth VISTA Team meetings on Fridays twice a month.
Qualifications
and Skills Required
Strong
candidates will be highly motivated critical thinkers with an understanding of
systems of oppression and the ways that they impact low-income youth of color,
particularly girls.
Required
qualifications:
•
Able
to work independently.
•
Passion
for community-based youth empowerment work.
•
Excellent
organizational skills and keen eye for detail.
•
Strong
communication skills – both written and oral.
•
Progressive
values and dedication to social justice.
•
Comfort
working with a wide variety of people and ability to understand different
perspectives.
•
Ability
to be flexible and motivated to reach goals.
Preferred
qualifications:
•
Previous
experience in community organizing.
•
Personal
familiarity with South Seattle communities.
•
Pervious
fundraising experience.
•
Experience
simultaneously managing multiple projects.
•
Proficiency
in Tagalog, Ilocano, Vietnamese, Chinese, Spanish, Laotian, Cambodian.
•
Website
development experience a plus.
TO APPLY: Send email with cover letter and
resume to allgirleverything@gmail.com by July 9th. In the cover letter,
address why you would be interested in an AmeriCorps VISTA position focused on youth.
To apply for this position, all applicants must ALSO complete an AmeriCorps
application. The AmeriCorps application includes an online form to be filled
out by 2 references. It can be accessed online at the national "My
AmeriCorps" site. You can find our listing by searching for “Sound Youth” here.
About
Sound Youth VISTA
AmeriCorps*VISTA
is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. AmeriCorps*VISTA
members are stipended volunteers that serve for one year, full time at
nonprofit or governmental organizations building capacity. Sound Youth VISTA
recruits, places and supports VISTA members in nonprofit organizations working
with underserved youth in the Seattle area.
About the Organization
AmeriCorps*VISTA
Benefits
·
A
living stipend of $12,696/year (pre-tax)
·
A
three day Pre-Service Orientation (PSO)
·
Loan
forbearance or deferment for qualified student loans.
·
An
education award of $5,500 or $1,500 (pre-tax) end-of-year cash stipend
·
Health
coverage
·
A
child care subsidy
·
10
personal days and 10 sick days
·
Some
subsidized transportation for service-related travel
·
A
relocation allowance for people moving >50 miles
·
1
year of non-competitive eligibility for Federal jobs
*Note: VISTA
members CANNOT hold secondary jobs or make additional income during a VISTA
service term.
Member Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
·
Must
be at least 18 years old
·
Must
be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the U.S.
·
A
Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, however some college combined with work experience
may substitute for a degree
·
Significant
experience with community service and/or non-profit organization work
·
Must
be available to serve full-time for one year
If you have any questions about the position, Sound
Youth, or AmeriCorps VISTA, please contact the Sound Youth Director by email at
elord@thechurchcouncil.org.
