AmeriCorps Member at Delmarva Public Media

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To fill out an application, visit www.salisbury.edu/americorps and click on ‘Become a Member’ and then 'Fill out an Application.'

About ShoreCorps/AmeriCorps:

ShoreCorps is a State AmeriCorps program, funded in part by the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism. AmeriCorps is a civil society program supported by the U.S. federal government, foundations, corporations, and other donors engaging adults in public service work with a goal of "helping others and meeting critical needs in the community." Members commit to full-time or part-time positions offered by a network of nonprofit community organizations and public agencies, to fulfill assignments in the fields of education, public safety, health care, and environmental protection. The program is often seen as a domestic Peace Corps. It employs more than 75,000 Americans in intensive service each year.The Boys & Girls Club at Pocomoke High School is seeking a Full-Time AmeriCorps member to serve as a Lead Youth Development Coordinator for the 2023-2024 service year.

Position Description

Delmarva Public Media (DPM) is seeking a full-time AmeriCorps member to serve as a Marketing and Membership Coordinator for the 2025-2026 service year.

Delmarva Public Media is a three-station collaboration between Salisbury University and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. We operate 89.5 WSCL, 90.7 WSDL, and 91.3 WESM public radio stations which air local, NPR, and American Public Media news in addition to a diverse selection of music, including classical, jazz, blues, and adult album alternative format.

Member Responsibilities:

• Assist membership in basic day-to-day database management and analytics.
• Produce monthly newsletter(s) delivered electronically to DPM members and supporters. Provide monthly analytics and recommendations for improvements.
• Create marketing/sales one-sheets, brochures and other collateral.
• Create and manage social posts for membership campaigns (membership drives, newsletter sign-up, vehicle donations, etc.). Provide analytics and recommendations for improvements.
• Research donor and sponsor prospects for membership and sales teams.
• Assist in coordinating member events e.g. ticket giveaways, meet and greats, member-only events in collaboration with a music venue.
• Assist membership department in membership drives including mass mailings (print letter, stuff envelopes, open return envelopes, manage checks received), social posts and thank-you cards and gift fulfillment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements for applicants include the following:

• Have a strong interestin serving the community
• Be able to relate to diverse populations
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Able to provide copy of either high school diploma, GED, or college transcript
• Have reliabletransportation
• Be available to attend the free, AmeriCorps class at SU alternate Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., during the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive Criminal History Check, which includes FBI fingerprinting
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or lawful permanent resident alien
• Applicants DO NOT need to be college students, anyone from the community who fits the above requirements may participate.

Additional requirements as specified by DPM:

• Basic knowledge of and experience with database systems (e.g. Donor Perfect), email systems (e.g. Constant Contact), design software (e.g. Canva), PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent writing and creative skills
• Analytics and reporting skills (or interest in learning)
• Organizational skills and ability to independently manage projects

Benefits available to the AmeriCorps Member:

• Valuable experience
• A bi-weekly stipend of $1,062
• An education award of $7395 for future educational expenses or repayment of student loans - members who are age 55 or older may gift their ed. award to a child or grandchild
• Federal student loan forbearance while in service, with exemption from paying interest accrued during that time
• 8 tuition-free credits at Salisbury University for completion of training course
• Health insurance and child care reimbursement, if eligible
• Access to AmeriCorps Alumni Network

This position would primarily be a regular 9-5, M-F position, with occasional weekend and evening duties.

The member will begin on or after August 15th, 2025 and must complete 1700 hours by August 14th, 2026.

This position is offered through a partnership with ShoreCorps, the AmeriCorps program at Salisbury University. It is contingent upon federal funding and approval of the AmeriCorps office.

To fill out an application, visit www.salisbury.edu/americorps and click on ‘Become a Member’ and then ‘Fill out an application.’

AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs, made up of three primary programs that each take a different approach to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. Members commit their time to address critical community needs. Similar to the Military or the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps is another form of service to our country. The mission of AmeriCorps is to make our people safer, stronger and healthier; to strengthen our communities; and to Get Things Done for America. Our program, ShoreCorps, is one of hundreds of AmeriCorps programs nationwide. To learn more about AmeriCorps https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps

Salisbury University has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and equal employment and educational opportunities for its faculty, staff and students. To that end, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. The University adheres to the EEO/AA policies set forth by federal and Maryland laws. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to: Humberto Aristizabal, Associate Vice President of Institutional Equity, Title IX Coordinator, Room 100 Holloway Hall, 1101 Camden Ave. Salisbury, MD 21801; Tel. 410-543-6426.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $531.25 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $531 - $1,062