AmeriCorps Volunteer – Marketing & Public Relations

Bridging AZ Furniture Bank is the only Furniture Bank in Arizona. Working through the ASU Public Ally program we are recruiting an enthusiastic young adult (ages 18-30) that want to gain leadership skills and professional experiences while making a difference in their community. Paid Stipend of $13,500 for a 10 month program. For more information on Bridging AZ Furniture Bank please send resume to: jim@bridgingaz.org





Duties Include:





• Working in a team environment


• Develop printed and electronic marketing materials.


• Coordinates volunteer functions


• Helps create newsletter and press releases.


• Assists in special events and volunteer recondition.


• Develop relationships with potential sponsors and donors.


• Acts as a liaison to ASU, Community Colleges to inform, guide and challenge students to develop innovate ways to support the community.


• Attend Marketing & Staff meeting weekly review/modify our current marketing strategies and help create new public relations tools.





Interested in getting paid to change your community and learn leadership skills too? Public Allies Arizona, a program of the ASU Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management, and an AmeriCorps Service program, has just a few slots left for the new Fall program year. Public Allies Arizona places dedicated, service minded young people (Allies) in 10-month full-time paid apprenticeships in nonprofit organizations (Partner Organizations) throughout the greater Phoenix community.





Please visit http://publicallies.asu.edu to learn more about becoming an Ally.


For more information please contact Andrea Tavilla, Program Manager, Public Allies Arizona at (602) 496-0427 or atavilla@asu.edu.


Apply Now- Public Allies Arizona - AmeriCorps 10 month program


Benefits:


• Location: Phoenix Metro


• Compensation: Paid Stipend of $13,500 and


• Education Award for Higher Education or Student Loans of $4725 upon completion


• AmeriCorps Health Insurance


• Child care assistance (if eligible)


• Interest free loan deferment for qualified student loans


• Six paid personal days and holidays off


• Exposure to local issues and the nonprofit sector


Are you ready to make a significant impact on your community? Public Allies Arizona is an intense 10-month Apprenticeship Program designed to develop the next generation of civic leaders.


We are seeking dedicated, service minded Allies to begin their ten-month apprenticeship in nonprofit organizations in the Phoenix area the Fall of 2007.


Qualifications:


• 18-30 years old


• US Citizen or Permanent Resident


• A copy of high school diploma, GED certificate, or higher education transcript


• Willing to apprentice an average of 40-50 hours per week


• Willingness to be coached and mentored


• Have a passion for service and a desire to serve the community