Hope Center for Children
Community Engagement Specialist
Focus area: Community engagement, program development, volunteer recruitment
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Population served: Children and families to prevent child abuse and neglect
Agency Website: http://www.hopecfc.org/
Goal of the Project: The VISTA will build capacity for Hope Center for Children (HCFC) by focusing on outreach and increasing community engagement. The project will increase awareness of HCFC and the issues of child abuse and neglect through events, community engagement, and marketing. An additional focus will be on gathering and recording historical information to honor those involved in our history and to retain, build or re-establish these relationships.
Skills Needed: Writing/editing, public speaking, education, community organization, fundraising / grant writing, proficiency in computers / technology, strong communication skills, graphic design, marketing, volunteer recruitment / management.
Required Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age or older. Fluent in written and spoken English. Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications: Interest in the field of child welfare and/or nonprofit administration. Bilingual in Spanish. Bachelor's degree.
Additional Benefits: Professional development opportunities.
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Population served: Children and families to prevent child abuse and neglect
Agency Website: http://www.hopecfc.org/
Goal of the Project: The VISTA will build capacity for Hope Center for Children (HCFC) by focusing on outreach and increasing community engagement. The project will increase awareness of HCFC and the issues of child abuse and neglect through events, community engagement, and marketing. An additional focus will be on gathering and recording historical information to honor those involved in our history and to retain, build or re-establish these relationships.
Skills Needed: Writing/editing, public speaking, education, community organization, fundraising / grant writing, proficiency in computers / technology, strong communication skills, graphic design, marketing, volunteer recruitment / management.
Required Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age or older. Fluent in written and spoken English. Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications: Interest in the field of child welfare and/or nonprofit administration. Bilingual in Spanish. Bachelor's degree.
Additional Benefits: Professional development opportunities.