Outreach and Engagment VISTA

Outreach and Engagment VISTA

Claflin University is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina and mission is focused on student success outcomes and implementing meaningful initiatives that have a positive impact on the community. CU Outreach and Engagement program build capacity in the areas of community outreach and education. The program implements strategizes and implement initiatives that will improve student success outcomes, as well as reduce the poverty within the community, increase student leadership and engagement, career readiness, recruitment of volunteers, service learning, community service, as well as strengthen healthy futures, economic opportunities, and educational outcomes.

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Member Duties :
The Ameri Corps member will create and manage outreach and engagement initiatives campus-wide and local community; coordinate social media outreach to improve and develop a culture of engagement;
Collect and assess community service, service learning, and engagement data and outcomes; research and coordinate capacity building opportunities; coordinate and expand the food pantry and panther closet initiatives; recruitment and retention of volunteers; maintain community partnership database; review and revise training materials; coordinate student engagement and educational support initiatives; assist with reporting, tracking, and assessment. Evaluate current programs and needs to develop goals and objectives to expand services offered.

Work with staff to plan, organize and lead the support service initiatives by working with students and leaders.

Program Benefits :
Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* .

Terms :

Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Education .

Skills :

Social Services , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Conflict Resolution , Community Organization , Counseling , Computers/Technology , Education , Team Work , Communications .