<p>Public Engagement VISTA - South Carolina First Steps</p> <p>South Carolina First Steps is the state's early childhood agency and nonprofit network supporting children's school readiness in partnership with families, caregivers, and communities. South Carolina First Steps is an established VISTA site with opportunities for VISTAs to experience training and professional development, networking, and personal growth. South Carolina First Steps is currently seeking a Public Engagement VISTA to use their talents to increase the capacity of the state's early childhood system and its network of 46 county-level nonprofits, known as Local Partnerships, to serve children ages 0-5 and their families. The Public Engagement VISTA member will serve with other VISTAs in Communications, Development, Nonprofit Operations and System Building as a team to brainstorm and execute plans to effectively reach more children and families in need. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : The Public Engagement VISTA will support the development, implementation and evaluation of sustainable strategies and tools to strengthen outreach and enrollment in First Steps programs and other publicly funded early childhood services, with an emphasis on maximizing parent engagement and knowledge. This VISTA role will develop and implement community outreach plans to connect eligible families - especially those in underserved communities - with early childhood programs and services. Activities include planning outreach event calendars, designing outreach and recruitment toolkits, developing training materials and platforms, and building relationships with community-based organizations.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Community Outreach , Education , Children/Youth .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>Team Work , Recruitment , Communications , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing .</p>