What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prison Education Liaison - Grants and Resource Development position at AmeriCorps?
Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) has identified the need to introduce college courses to the 1,900-inmate Jefferson City Correctional Center (JCCC) in Jefferson City, MO. College instruction may reduce recidivism and improve job market outcomes for low-income formerly incarcerated youths and adults. Currently, the program has 22 enrolled students in two cohorts and plans to add a third cohort in Fall 2025. Classes are taught by LU campus faculty and adjunct instructors. Students are expected to complete the Bachelor of Liberal Studies program in five to six years.
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Member Duties : Collaborate with the LU Grants Office; Formulate and complete grant writing templates; Maintain annual grant application calendar; Track current and potential grants; Write grant proposals; Develop grantor/grantee relationships; Create a relevant grant database; Assist with population research and program profile; Monitor the annual budget and provide reports as needed; Develop a fundraising plan.
Program Benefits : Training , Meal plan, bus pass, gym membership .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas
Education , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Ex-Offender Reentry .
Skills
Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Communications , Education .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Prison Education Liaison - Grants and Resource Development
Program Start/End Date
04/01/2025 - 04/01/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations MISSOURI
Accepting Applications
From 03/01/2025 To 06/30/2025
Contact Lisa Stock
820 Chestnut St
Jefferson city MO 65101
573-681-6025
stockl@lincolnu.edu
Listing ID 125799
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Member Duties : Collaborate with the LU Grants Office; Formulate and complete grant writing templates; Maintain annual grant application calendar; Track current and potential grants; Write grant proposals; Develop grantor/grantee relationships; Create a relevant grant database; Assist with population research and program profile; Monitor the annual budget and provide reports as needed; Develop a fundraising plan.
Program Benefits : Training , Meal plan, bus pass, gym membership .
- For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas
Education , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Ex-Offender Reentry .
Skills
Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Communications , Education .
Refine Search
Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Prison Education Liaison - Grants and Resource Development
Program Start/End Date
04/01/2025 - 04/01/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations MISSOURI
Accepting Applications
From 03/01/2025 To 06/30/2025
Contact Lisa Stock
820 Chestnut St
Jefferson city MO 65101
573-681-6025
stockl@lincolnu.edu
Listing ID 125799
