Sustainable Expansion Specialist, Western Slope
Sustainable Expansion Specialist, Western Slope
The Sustainable Expansion Specialist will play a pivotal role in expanding Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado's reach and impact across the Western Slope, focusing specifically on Garfield, Delta, and Mesa Counties, while also exploring new opportunities in the region. This role will involve strategic planning, relationship building, and community engagement to ensure the successful implementation and sustainable growth of our programs. By developing and implementing initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty, the Specialist will work to create lasting economic opportunities and improve educational outcomes. Reporting to the District Manager of the Roaring Fork Valley office, the Specialist will collaborate closely with educational partners, community organizations, and stakeholders to foster a robust ecosystem for Junior Achievement's anti-poverty initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Educational Partnership Development: Initiate and nurture partnerships with schools, school districts, and educational organizations to promote engagement with Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado's initiatives. Focus on schools serving low-income communities to ensure equitable access to our programs.
- Educator Training and Support: Organize and conduct training sessions for educators and school administrators on implementing the developed curriculum and integrating Junior Achievement's programs into their teaching. Provide ongoing support, resources, and tools to facilitate the successful adoption of the curriculum.
- Capacity Building for Sustainability: Work with educational partners to build their capacity for sustainable program implementation. Develop strategies for resource allocation, teacher training, and program evaluation to ensure initiatives can be maintained and scaled, reducing dependency on direct involvement from Junior Achievement when appropriate.
- Outcomes Measurement and Evaluation: Develop and implement evaluation frameworks to measure the educational and anti-poverty outcomes of Junior Achievement's programs. Collect and analyze data to assess program effectiveness, inform future programming, and demonstrate impact to stakeholders and funders.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting: Engage with a broad range of stakeholders, including educators, parents, and community leaders, to promote the value of Junior Achievement's educational and anti-poverty initiatives. Prepare and disseminate reports showcasing program successes, lessons learned, and the impact on educational outcomes.
- JA Ambassador and Community Engagement: Participate in community and educational forums to raise awareness of Junior Achievement's work and its benefits to low-income communities.
- Collaboration with Program Teams: Work closely with other program teams within Junior Achievement to ensure a cohesive approach to community engagement and to leverage synergies between educational programs and other organizational initiatives.
Qualifications (required)
1. Strong Communication Skills: Effective oral and written communication abilities to engage with diverse stakeholders.
2. Organizational Skills: Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
3. Community Engagement: Experience in community outreach, volunteer management, or partnership development.
4. Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and find creative solutions to challenges.
5. Passion for Education and Poverty Alleviation: A demonstrated commitment to improving educational outcomes and reducing poverty.
6. Data Management and Analysis: Proficiency in using data management tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets) to collect, analyze, and report data accurately.
7. Grant Writing and Fundraising: Experience in researching, writing, and managing grants, as well as developing and executing fundraising campaigns.
8. Project Management: Ability to use project management tools to plan, track, and manage project activities and timelines.
9. Digital Literacy: Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, CRM systems) for communication, collaboration, and documentation.
10. Public Speaking and Presentation Skills: Ability to deliver engaging presentations and training sessions to diverse audiences, including educators, volunteers, and community members.
Application Process
VISTA Benefits Overview
Benefits of serving
Beneficios de prestar servicio
Living Allowance
You receive a modest bi-weekly living allowance to cover basic expenses.
Professional Development Training
You have the opportunity to attend in-person and virtual training to learn how to be a community development change agent.
Non-Competitive Eligibility
Once you've successfully completed service in AmeriCorps VISTA, you will receive one year of non-competitive eligibility for employment in the federal government.
This special hiring status enables you to apply for federal jobs with the advantage of not having to go through the standard public competitive selection process. That means that you can be appointed to federal positions that may not be available to the general public. In addition, your application could be processed faster than others.
NCE does not guarantee you a federal job, but it does provide a valuable opportunity!
Using Noncompetitive Eligibility for a Federal Job
Uso de No Competitivo Elegibilidad para un Trabajo Federal
End of Service Award
Members can choose between a Segal Education Award (valued at approximately $7,395) to pay for a range of education expenses or a $1,800 cash stipend.
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