Location: New York,NY, USA
2024-2025 CEO Sacramento AmeriCorps VISTA
The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) believes in the transformational power of work, and our vision is that anyone with a criminal record who wants to work has the preparation and support needed to find a job and to stay connected to the labor force. VISTA Members at CEO will support local sites seeking to change the status quo for individuals returning home from incarceration. Each VISTA Member will conduct research and create a program design for resource development, partnership development, and program innovation activities. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : The VISTA Member at CEO Sacramento will conduct in-depth research and implement strategies for resource development, partnership development, and program innovation activities at their local site. Capacity building initiatives will include expanding certificate training opportunities at the local level, piloting program improvement initiatives, and working closely with frontline staff and participants to create sustainable solutions bridging gaps in service. The VISTA will also work closely with the External Affairs team to build out community engagement efforts including individual and corporate volunteer events and grant writing and fundraising.
Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Ex-Offender Reentry .
Skills :
Recruitment , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , Communications , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Social Services .