Job description

AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a national service program dedicated to ending poverty by building the capacity of nonprofit organizations and public agencies. VISTA’s mission is to strengthen and supplement efforts in low-income communities to eliminate and alleviate poverty by engaging volunteers from all walks of life, all geographical areas, and all age groups in a year of full-time service.
By joining Volunteer Corps at L.A. Works, you will be placed with one of our nonprofit partner organizations to serve for 12 months and tasked with a capacity-building project such as: creating sustainable systems to expand services, recruiting community members to volunteer in local programs, establishing a database of program alumni, and/or developing partnerships to bring new economic opportunities in LA county.

Benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA

• Living Allowance - Receive a modest bi-weekly living allowance to cover basic expenses.
• Relocation Allowance - If you move 50+ miles from your home to a new community, you receive relocation travel assistance and a settling-in allowance.
• End of Service Award - Choose between the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award ($6,095) to pay for education expenses or a cash stipend ($1,800).
• Healthcare Benefit - Choose between reimbursement for healthcare or a healthcare plan. Dental and vision are also included.
• Professional Development - Receive in-person and virtual professional development opportunities from L.A. Works and AmeriCorps VISTA throughout the year.
• Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE) - Qualify for NCE, a unique hiring path that makes it easier for federal agencies to hire you.
• Child Care - You may be eligible to receive a child care benefit if you have children under the age of 13.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be 18 years or older
• Pass a national service criminal history check
• Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens and persons residing in a state that have the following legal residency classifications: refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status, or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status

Assistant for Communication and Latinx Ministries

Objective: The Assistant for Communications and Latinx Ministries develops and administers communication projects which:

● present the Twin Valleys Lutheran Parish (TVLP) ministries within

and beyond the church network,

● project our philosophy, strengthen our presence as a non-profit

● support the implementation of Latinx Ministries

● aid in the diversification of the funding sources

Report to: Executive Director of TVLP (hiring date pending) or Current Board

Chair (Marsha Harris through fall, 2022)

Responsible for: Twin Valleys Lutheran Parish newsletter / storytelling, Website

maintenance and updates, letters of appeal, social media and

information projects. Support the leadership team of Latinx Ministry

Strategy Table and its participants. May occasionally assist Consultant

with research and writing grants

Number of Hours: Approximately 33 hours per week

15 hours for TVLP Communications

15 hours for Latinx Ministry

3 hours per week for Central Lutheran Church, paid separately by this

organization, performing similar tasks of communication.

Hours between tasks shift according to needs of these groups

I. Requirements

▪ Bilingual in English and Spanish

▪ Cultural fluency in a variety of Latinx contexts

▪ Ability to work on several projects and with different groups at one

time with parallel timeframes and objectives

▪ Excellent time management skills

▪ Excellent writing skills

▪ Technology and Information skills: Strong computer skills necessary,

including multiple forms of social media

▪ Creativity and sense of responsibility would be a plus

▪ Availability to work on site as needed for specific projects

▪ Ability to use Communications Management tools for both internal

and external communications

II. Tasks:

▪ Provide a broad range of technology and information support to the Board

of Directors, any administrative staff and to Ministry Tables

▪ Coordinate the publication of the newsletter

▪ Ensure enhancement and maintenance of the website at least once a

month; update website and social media sites weekly

▪ Coordinate information and outreach using appropriate web-based tools

▪ Coordinate meetings and support materials, including developing master

calendar for the four ministry tables, board, and related parish partner

ministries

▪ Communicate calendar and timelines effectively for Latinx Ministries

▪ Provide weekly text messages through CMS for outreach programs

▪ Develop information campaigns within budget

▪ Research and write grants for technology and information projects; work

with fundraising grant-writing team

▪ Produce videos and photos for production of a Video or CD to inform and

attract new donors and participants for our organization

▪ Participate in meetings, workshops, planning process with the members of

TVLP as needed

▪ Develop and maintain communications for TVLP and its Latinx Ministry

Strategy, and assist with this task at the Central Lutheran Church location

▪ Accomplish other tasks as needed

III. Criteria for the evaluation of performances

A number of elements converge during the evaluation process:

▪ knowledge and skills required to accomplish tasks

▪ efficiency and effectiveness in accomplishing the tasks

▪ judgment, adaptability, autonomy and analytical skills

▪ ability to cooperate and work with a team

▪ writing skills

▪ management of social media platforms

▪ impact and effectiveness in support of Latinx Ministries Team

▪ openness and growth in learning and new skills and concepts

IV. Compensation and Benefits

▪ Compensation commensurate with experience

▪ Two weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick leave per year

▪ Benefits in compliance with state regulations for religious organizations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,054.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Van Nuys, CA 91401

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