VISTA Outreach and Communications Coordinator - Year 1

AmeriCorps

Omaha (NE)

On-site

USD 16,000 - 20,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education Award

End of Service Stipend

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Free parking

Leadership opportunities

Relocation Allowance

Training

Job summary

Orel Alliance in Nebraska is seeking a VISTA Outreach and Communications Coordinator to help build capacity and raise awareness in Omaha and Lincoln. You will develop public outreach plans and collaborate with local social service organizations.

The role supports Ukrainian refugees with housing, healthcare, and essential services, pilots outreach strategies, and helps ensure sustainability by transitioning activities to staff.

Qualifications

Some college education is acceptable.
Experience in nonprofit outreach and community engagement is beneficial.
Strong English communication skills and teamwork are important.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing a public outreach plan for Omaha and Lincoln.
Build awareness of issues impacting Ukrainian refugees and resettlement resources.
Pilot outreach strategies, create materials, and coordinate partnerships with local service organizations.

Skills

Business/Entrepreneur

Communications

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Fund raising

Grant Writing

Leadership

Public Speaking

Recruitment

Writing/Editing

General Skills

Non-Profit Management

Social Services

Team Work

Compassion

Empathy

Education

Some college

Job description

Orel Alliance provides compassionate support and essential services to Ukrainian refugees living in Nebraska, helping them resettle with dignity and hope. Located in Omaha with a second location in Lincoln. Orel Alliance is a newer organization, and are at a crossroads with community needs at a level not anticipated. VISTA member will help build capacity for the organization, and the communities being served, by increasing awareness through marketing efforts and community outreach. Programs that assist low-income Ukrainian refugees in meeting basic needs of housing, health care and food. This underserved population also participates in Orel's referral program for networking with other available social services. The member will increase public support and awareness for the needs of the refugee population. This increase in community outreach will build awareness and capacity for the organization to have a greater impact through program deliverables. The Member will also develop marketing strategies to combat and prevent homelessness in the Ukrainian refugee population living in Nebraska. The Member will build capacity for a sustainable future for the organization by developing and initially piloting the program. implementing a community outreach program with ongoing implementation transitioned to staff or volunteers. Marketing strategies will include reproducible templates which will aid in program stability after the VISTA service year is completed. These strategies will be incorporated into the organizations strategic plan and fund development . Orel, encourages independent thinking along with teamwork and offers an entirely unique opportunity while also supporting the development of highly transferrable skills and experiences for career growth in Nonprofit management.

Member Duties :

The VISTA Member will assist Orel Alliance in developing and implementing a public outreach plan in the Omaha and Lincoln communities. Member will support the awareness of the issues impacting the Ukrainian refugees, needs and ways to support resettlement programs. The member will network and build capacity through collaborative efforts with connect with other social service organizations to streamline services and resources. VISTA Member will develop and initially pilot a public outreach plan for the Omaha and Lincoln communities. The member will create outreach strategies, materials, partnership resources, and communication tools to improve public understanding and awareness of issues affecting Ukrainian refugees and available resettlement resources. The VISTA will evaluate the initial rollout, document lessons learned, refine the outreach system, and develop procedures and transition materials so Orel Alliance staff and volunteers can sustain ongoing outreach activities.

Program Benefits :

Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , free parking, leadership opportunities , Relocation Allowance , Training .

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 and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Education , Entrepreneur/Business , Housing , Technology .

Skills

Business/Entrepreneur , Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Non-Profit Management , Social Services , Team Work , human compassion and empathy .

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

VISTA Outreach and Communications Coordinator - Year 1

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None