AAMU Marketing and Funding Specialist

AmeriCorps; Normal (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Allowance

Health Coverage

Childcare assistance

Education Award

Living Allowance

Workshops and conferences

Training

Job summary

Alabama A&M University, a historic HBCU in Normal, AL, hosts AmeriCorps VISTA as the AAMU Marketing and Funding Specialist. This full-time role focuses on grant research and writing, expanding donor networks, and leading campus fundraising initiatives to support Bulldog Market services and healthy futures.

Relocation/education support exist; relocation and living allowances are provided through AmeriCorps VISTA benefits.

Qualifications

• Grant Research & Writing: Identify, research, and draft grant proposals targeting corporate, federal, and private foundation funding.
• Donation Infrastructure: Expand donation pipelines and secure sustainable partnerships; support large campus drives.
• Digital Outreach: Manage content for social media, newsletters, and the market's digital platforms; track donor analytics.

Responsibilities

• Grant research and writing for corporate, federal, and foundation funding.
• Expand donation pipelines and secure partnerships; lead campus drives.
• Develop and implement digital outreach content; monitor engagement and metrics.

Skills

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Education

College graduate

Job description

Alabama A&M University a Historically Black University (HBCU) is dedicated to the application of knowledge and excellence in teaching, research, and service, which is in response to the needs of a diverse student population and the social and economic needs of our community. The University is dedicated to providing a student-centered educational and service environment for the emergence of scholars, scientists, leaders, and critical thinkers who are equipped to excel through a diverse and competitive society. The VISTA project aligns with education and healthy futures. Our goals are to: 1. Increase awareness of poverty, food insecurity, and healthy living in our community 2. Increase conversations in the community about poverty, food insecurity, and healthy eating 3. Increase accessibility to food, 4. Increase accessibility to healthy food options

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Member Duties

• Grant Research & Writing: Identify, research, and draft grant proposals targeting corporate, federal, and private foundation funding.
• Donation Infrastructure: Expand the market’s donation pipelines, focusing on securing sustainable corporate partnerships and individual donor tracks. Plan and execute large-scale campus donation initiatives, such as the annual Stuff the Bus Tour and targeted drives for reusable dinnerware, cookware, and pantry items. Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing plan to increase campus awareness of the Bulldog Market’s services and reduce the stigma surrounding food insecurity.
• Digital Outreach: Manage and create engaging content for social media, campus newsletters, and the market's digital platforms. Develop standard operating procedures for tracking donor analytics, marketing reach, and campaign success metrics.

Program Benefits

• Relocation Allowance
• Health Coverage*
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Workshops and conferences
• Training
• Education award upon successful completion of service

• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .

Terms

• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours

Service Areas

• Community Outreach

Skills

• Fund raising/Grant Writing

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

AAMU Marketing and Funding Specialist

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

ALABAMA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/25/2026 To 09/25/2026

Contact

Monica Clarke

4900 Meridian St NW

Normal AL 35762

256-372-4710

[e-mail]

aamu.edu