Mission: Ignite Tech 360 Community Engagement Coordinator

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide in the community. As a Tech 360 Community Engagement Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in fostering partnerships and increasing awareness of technology's importance. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop valuable skills through hands-on experience while making a significant impact in the local area. You'll work closely with community members and organizations to promote tech skills, provide support, and create lasting collaborations. If you're passionate about technology and community service, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Education award upon successful completion of service

Stipend

Living Allowance

Training

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for effective partnership development.
• Proficiency in technology to assist community members.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage partnerships to enhance community engagement.
• Communicate with partners and resolve inquiries about the Tech360 program.

Skills

Computers/Technology

Communications

Education

Job description

Mission: Ignite Tech 360 Community Engagement Coordinator

AmeriCorps members are crucial personnel needed to fulfill the goals of Mission: Ignite’s programs, blending volunteer efforts with identified organizational goals to serve as part of the Mission: Ignite team in collaboration with host sites. As ambassadors for the mission and as part of the Mission: Ignite team, AmeriCorps members will participate in professional development and training opportunities, learning various applicable skill sets that may be useful in future careers. The members will also participate in service opportunities as part of AmeriCorps cohorts and develop a network of mission-minded people in the local region.

Member Duties:

1. Identify partners and organize and manage aspects of the partnership development process.
2. Communicate with prospective partners, host site supervisors, and other representatives about the Tech360 program; resolve questions or concerns as they arise.
3. Utilize marketing tools to increase awareness of the digital divide and the Tech360 program.
4. Help draft the agreements with Tech360 program partners; organize the process of onboarding a Tech360 partner.
5. Regularly communicate with the community about the importance of tech skills; help individuals with tech support, as appropriate.
6. Foster both new and existing relationships to discuss services and develop new collaborations.
7. Act as a liaison between the community, the host site, and Mission: Ignite.
8. Help host sites boost the number of Tech360 program participants.

Program Benefits: Education award upon successful completion of service, Stipend, Living Allowance, Training.

Terms: Car recommended.

Service Areas: Community and Economic Development.

Skills: Computers/Technology, Communications, Education.