2025-2026 CEO VISTA (Communications)

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming lives through work. As a VISTA Member, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with criminal records to reintegrate into the workforce. This position offers the chance to engage in meaningful community outreach, develop communication strategies, and raise awareness about fair chance hiring. You will collaborate with a passionate team to create impactful media pitches and provide resources that empower participants to share their stories. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to a cause that alleviates poverty and fosters inclusivity in the labor market.

Benefits

Education Award

End of Service Stipend

Childcare Assistance

Health Coverage

Training

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage community members.
• Experience in non-profit management and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Support communications and community engagement efforts for the organization.
• Conduct research on media literacy and best practices.

Skills

Computers/Technology

Community Organization

Non-Profit Management

Communications

Social Services

Public Speaking

Team Work

Leadership

Fundraising/Grant Writing

Writing/Editing

Job description

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 support communications and relevant community engagement efforts for the entire organization. Responsibilities include: conducting research on media literacy, best practices for similarly-sized organizations, and SEO; disseminating media literacy resources; and supporting strategies to engage site-specific media needs.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Childcare assistance if eligible, Health Coverage*, Training, Living Allowance, Relocation Allowance.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours, Permits attendance at school during off hours.

Service Areas : Ex-Offender Reentry.

Skills : Computers/Technology, Community Organization, Non-Profit Management, Communications, Social Services, Public Speaking, Team Work, Leadership, Fundraising/Grant Writing, Writing/Editing.

Program Locations : Ohio, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, California, Colorado, Tennessee, Michigan; Los Angeles/Orange County, Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint, Cleveland/Akron, San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose, Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City, New York City (including Long Island, CT, NJ, NY).