Community Outreach & Event Planning VISTA
Wichita
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Wichita
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Social Affairs
- Communication and Public Information
- Conference Services
- Civil Society and Local governance
- Closing Date: Closed
BACKGROUND:
The
IRC a leading providers of high quality programming for refugees resettling to
the United States. Throughout the United States, IRC helps to create
opportunities for refugees to survive and thrive in America through a network
of resettlement offices and three offices privately administering statewide or
regional refugee programs. The Kansas
Office of Refugees (KSOR) was established in July 2016, to administer the Kansas
Refugee Program, including statewide coordination, outreach and refugee-focused
funding opportunities.
SCOPE:
The
Kansas Office for Refugee (KSOR) is responsible for the coordination of refugee
services across the state of Kansas. In this role, KSOR responds to community
needs by organizing and supporting several events, including: stakeholder
meetings, quarterly consultation meetings and community forums in multiple
areas across Kansas, partner coordination meetings, and bringing in guest speakers
to provide training to stakeholders and partners. As part of the KSOR team, the
Community Outreach & Event Planning VISTA will provide critical support of
the planning and execution of these events. They will also coordinate strategic
outreach efforts to ensure all relevant stakeholders are present and engaged in
coordination efforts.
Reports
to the KSOR Partnership Manager; will work closely with other KSOR staff as
needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Promote participation in quarterly consultation meetings and community forums through in-person and online advertisement and outreach.
- Coordinate all logistics for guest speakers and events, including transportation, refreshments, invitations, venues, and the RSVP process.
- Establish project implementation timelines to ensure accurate and timely success of KSOR coordination efforts.
- Develop surveys and other tools to track participation for all KSOR events.
- Assess stakeholder feedback and use it to identify future speakers and technical assistance providers.
- Act as focal point for communications between KSOR and guests.
- Design materials to be used for KSOR events and outreach efforts.
- Serve as KSOR representative for community events, as needed.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of finance documentation for planned events.
- Other duties as assigned.
AMERICORPS VISTA BENEFITS:
- Biweekly Stipend of $513.94
- Healthcare Benefits
- End of Service award- Choice of Cash Stipend or Education Award
- Relocation allowance, if eligible.
- Childcare assistance, if eligible.
- More information found on Americorps VISTA website
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