What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 CEO VISTA (Communications) position at AmeriCorps?
The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) believes in the transformational power of work, and our vision is that anyone with a criminal record who wants to work has the preparation and support needed to find a job and to stay connected to the labor force. VISTA Members at CEO will support national efforts seeking to change the status quo for individuals returning home from incarceration. Central VISTA Members will support full-time staff in spreading awareness of fair chance hiring, creating media pitches to better connect with media partners, and providing spaces for our participants to tell their story in their own words. Through this access, this VISTA will help to alleviate poverty by creating awareness for the cause and highlighting our participants for potential employers. Start date: This position will remain open until filled and has the opportunity to start in 5/2025, but may begin at a later time.
Member Duties : The Communications VISTA role will be supporting communications, and relevant community engagement efforts for the entire organization. This role requires a strong research mind, self-initiative and a genuine curiosity towards problem-solving. Responsibilities include: function-specific research (media literacy, best practices for similarly-sized organizations, SEO), disseminating media literacy resources to sites, and supporting strategies to engage site-specific media needs.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Ex-Offender Reentry .
Ex-Offender Reentry .
Skills :
Team Work , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization , Leadership , Social Services , Communications , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Computers/Technology .
Team Work , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization , Leadership , Social Services , Communications , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Computers/Technology .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
2025-2026 CEO VISTA (Communications)
Program Start/End Date
05/05/2025 - 05/04/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
NEW YORK , PENNSYLVANIA , CALIFORNIA , OKLAHOMA , MICHIGAN , COLORADO , OHIO , TENNESSEE Cleveland/ Akron , Los Angeles/Orange County , Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint , Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City , New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY) , San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 03/04/2025 To 12/31/2025
Contact
Malika Glick
50 Broadway
New York NY 10004
(619) 346-1112
Mglick@ceoworks.org
https://www.ceoworks.org
Listing ID
115920
