Community Outreach and Events AmeriCorps VISTA

MISSION & POSITION OVERVIEW:

The mission of the Portland Public Schools is to ensure a challenging, relevant, and joyful education that empowers every learner to make a difference in the world. We build relationships among families, educators, and the community to promote the healthy development and academic achievement of every learner.

The AmeriCorps VISTA member will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of a District-wide communications strategy, aligned with the Comprehensive Strategic Plan. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will be supervised by and work closely with the ED of Communications and Community Partnerships to understand the goals and objectives of the communications strategy. This is a full-time, in-person role.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and coordinate events and activities for fundraising, parent engagement, and community outreach, including Parent University lecture series, and annual spring fundraiser
• Assist on event related marketing and communication activities
• Solicit donors and sponsors for department events and activities
• Seek community-based organizations that can become partners in delivering our program of activities
• Plan Parent University event series for family engagement
• Assist in planning other Multilingual events such as the Back to School Fair, Make it Happen Senior Celebration, and others
• Seek community-based organizations that can become partners in delivering program
• Contribute to problem solving and strategy by thinking through complex circumstances and assisting stakeholders in finding inclusive solutions

AMERICORPS VISTA BENEFITS:

• Stipend of $957.46 bi-weekly throughout the 12-month term
• Choice of $7,395.00 education award or cash stipend ($1800) upon completion of service
  • Education award can be to pay off qualified loans, or for educational expenses
• Forbearance of federally qualified student loans during service term (interest paid)
• Health Benefits
• 20 days of sick and vacation leave
• Flexible start date

Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.