<p>Russell Neighborhood VISTA Community Impact Ambassador</p> <p>The Russell Neighborhood Capacity Building Project is seeking to place Americorps/VISTA Community Impact Ambassadors who will provide capacity building, coordination and support services for family service programs and community development projects that empower community residents toward achieving economic stability. Recruits must commit to a twelve (12) month assignment to strengthen the Russell and surrounding west Louisville neighborhoods by helping key anchor, community institutions to be more effective in addressing critical issues that inhibit the economic mobility of low-income children and families. VISTA Community Impact Ambassadors (CIA) will build capacity for programs and initiatives in areas of: (a) Quality Early Child Development. (b) High School Graduation, College and Career Readiness for school-aged youth; (c) Innovative Work Ready Skills Training and Employment Services for adults; and, (d) Business Development and Job Creation in the Russell Neighborhood (a federally-designated transformation zone-a Choice Neighborhood initiative). This VISTA CIA assignment is administered by Louisville Central Community Centers, Inc. (LCCC), a 501c(3), private, non-profit community-based organization. LCCC offers a variety of programs and services in support of children and families. Early childhood education, youth development, arts education and other after school programs, employment services and job training for adults, money management, and homeownership are just some of the services provided. LCCC's mission is to advance self-reliance by increasing competence and confidence among individuals and families in Russell and the larger community. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : The VISTA Community Impact Ambassador assignment will build capacity for LCCC's community impact through a one-year commitment. This assignment engages internal and external affairs to achieve: community needs assessments; resource development initiatives; community outreach and stakeholder engagement; marketing and promotion of LCCC program activities and events; coordination of online activities, blogging and content management; community partnership building; development of curriculum materials and program activity plans; development of worksheets, toolkits, evaluation instrumentation, development of client success stories; and development of community/program impact statements and reports.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Entrepreneur/Business , Children/Youth , Education , Technology , Public Health AmeriCorps , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>Public Health , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Architectural Planning , Non-Profit Management , Counseling , Education , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications , Computers/Technology , Youth Development , Social Services , Business/Entrepreneur , Fine Arts/Crafts , Teaching/Tutoring , Recruitment , Leadership , Urban Planning , Trade/Construction , General Skills , First Aid .</p>