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The Community Engagement Coordinator will expand and enhance the capacity of existing public health programs and services through partnership development, community outreach, and volunteer management at Milestone Decisions, a nonprofit that provides 24-hour care for individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities.
Project Plan
The Gem State Public Health AmeriCorps program places community members with non-profits and public health organizations across the state in paid volunteer positions called AmeriCorps positions. These positions provide a stipend, education award and professional experience in a public health setting focusing service on mental health, and suicide intervention and prevention. The opportunity is offered each year from September 1st to August 31st.
The Community Engagement Coordinator will expand and enhance the capacity of existing public health programs and services through partnership development, community outreach, and volunteer management at Milestone Decisions, a nonprofit that provides 24-hour care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Position Duties:
·Research local events and create a recreation calendar so staff & residents know what is happening in their community.
·Volunteer management: tracking monthly internship & volunteer check-ins including hours volunteered, specific activities volunteered for etc. Conduct volunteer orientation. Ensure surveys and exit interviews are offered to interns/volunteers before leaving the organization.
·Update and organize the “Community Network Manual.”
·Facilitate consistent communication with current and potential partners.
·Find ways to improve Milestone’s community engagement efforts to help build and maintain strong community partnerships.
·Help organize and facilitate group outings, events and activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
One year minimum of college experience preferred. English Proficiency (CEFR) of 8 or higher. One year (minimum) of living in Moscow as well as the following skills: basic Word & Excel, kindness, communication, professionalism, integrity, organization, punctuality and adaptability.
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