Careers

Development & Communications Associate (AmeriCorps VISTA)

SCOPE
South Bronx United (SBU) is seeking enthusiastic and caring individuals with a passion for youth and community development to serve as a Development & Communications Associate through the AmeriCorps program. The Development Associate will support SBU with fundraising, communications, and community outreach efforts. The Associate’s primary responsibilities will include: assisting with the planning and implementation of the Annual Benefit and other special events and campaigns; assisting with management of the donor database and donor management systems; coordinating corporate engagement events and opportunities; facility community outreach opportunities and events; and increasing awareness through social media, press releases, blogs, e-newsletters, and more. This role will report to the Senior Development Coordinator but also work closely with the Communications and Outreach Manager and other organization staff.

To raise more than $2 million annually, associate will join a team that works alongside SBU’s Executive Director. The Development and Communications Associate will assist in crucial capacity building efforts that will enable the organization to continue to grow its size and impact. The individual in this role must be a strong communicator, organized and detail oriented, and passionate about the mission and community.  VISTAs will also have the opportunity to pursue interests in different departments of the organization and tailor your year to be more focused on your goals!

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The VISTA at South Bronx United will be part of the 2024-2025 Up2Us Sports VISTA nationwide cohort of 75 members. The Up2Us Sports VISTA placed at SBU will increase the financial and in-kind resources received by the organization allowing it to deliver crucial programs and services and an outsized community impact.

The VISTA will:

(1) Implement fundraising activities that support the overall fundraising efforts, growth of revenue, and subsequent increase in organization capacity, 

(2) Implement systems to support the growth of the SBU Annual Benefit and other special events,

(3) Administer a data management system to provide critical capacity in data collection and analysis for the organization’s program and development effort,

(4) Support the implementation of the organization’s communications plan,

(5) Engage in community outreach activities and attend community engagement events.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals
• Effective in multi-cultural and cross-cultural settings and understanding of individuals of all backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and with a developing nonprofit organization
• Flexible and adaptable to work in a variety of settings
• Strong administrative, computer, and writing skills.
• Proficiency with email, Google documents, and Microsoft Office
• Punctual and team-oriented
• (Preferred) Experience in youth development
• (Preferred) Experience working with low-income, at-risk, or immigrant communities

SCHEDULE
The term of service runs one year starting in August/September – mid July. This is a full-time position.

COMPENSATION
• A living stipend of approximately $29,123 for twelve months (exact amounts according to Corporate for National and Community Services AmeriCorps VISTA rates and Up2Us contract)
• An educational award of $6,895 that can be used on student loans or future educational expenses is provided upon successful completion of the 12 month service term
• Health coverage
• Unlimited monthly metro card when in-person programming is operating
All HR related matters are handled by the AmeriCorps contractor (likely Up2us). Learn more about the program at https://www.up2us.org/about-vista

HOW TO APPLY
To apply email hiring@southbronxunited.org with a cover letter and resume. Please be aware all applications must complete a formal application through the AmeriCorps eGrants program.