VISTA* Turning Points Communications Specialist Job Portland area,Maine USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Position: *Goodwill VISTA* Turning Points Communications Specialist
Overview

The Goodwill VISTA Turning Points Communications Specialist role with Ameri Corps VISTA program supports Turning Points Network (TPN), a private, non-profit agency dedicated to enhancing the safety and well-being of victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking within Sullivan County, NH. We strive to create a community responsive to all victims and survivors through education, outreach, and accountability, empowering the community to establish a safer culture.

TPN has served as the sole source of 24-hour crisis intervention and advocacy services to thousands of victim-survivors and their families in Sullivan County regardless of location, time of day, or income level. TPN has the only emergency shelter within Sullivan County for survivors of domestic violence and routinely houses up to 16 individuals. The geographic area for this program covers Sullivan County, in the Upper Valley on the western edge of the state.

The communities comprising the service area include Acworth, Charlestown, Claremont, Cornish, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Langdon, Lempster, Newport, Plainfield, Springfield, Sunapee, Unity, and Washington. In addition to direct service, TPN staff deliver prevention education in schools to ages Pre School through High School and to community organizations. TPN currently covers 75% of schools across Sullivan County and provides programming to more than 1,500 students annually.

Member

Duties

Develop engaging content tailored for a younger demographic (under 40).

Assist in managing TPN's social media accounts to reach this demographic.

Collaborate in planning and promoting events targeted at youth engagement.

Engage with local schools, colleges, and youth organizations.

Develop new strategies to attract and retain volunteers.

Program Benefits

Relocation Allowance
Stipend
Health Coverage
Training
Childcare assistance if eligible
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

Terms

Permits working at another job during off hours
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours

Service Areas

Health
Children/Youth
Community Outreach
Education
Technology

Skills

Communications
Videography
Computers/Technology
Team Work
Recruitment
Social Services
Writing/Editing

Summary Program Type

Ameri Corps VISTA

Program Start/End Date

08/11/2025 - 08/10/2026

Work Schedule

Full Time

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18

Program Locations

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Accepting Applications

From 06/11/2025 To 01/01/2026

Contact

Sol Carpenter
Goodwill NNE Ameri Corps
Portland ME 04103

sol.carpenter

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