Employment Type : Full-Time
Since 1964, UCC has been the designated Community Action Agency (CAA) for the City of Newark. CAAs are local non-profit organizations, supported by federal Community Services Block Grant funding that carries out the Community Action Program, which was founded by the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act to fight poverty by empowering the poor as part of the War on Poverty. Over 5,000 people have benefited from our numerous programs that include affordable housing, shelter for the homeless, pantries for the hungry, and activities for the elderly, young adults and children.
Member Duties : We are embarking on a Community Needs Assessment (CNA) to ask group and community members what they see as the most important needs of their community. VISTA members will rotate within the agency's main departments: affordable housing; food pantry and clothing closet; emergency shelter and case management; youth, family and senior services. Analyst Position VISTA: will use your mathematical, analytical and statistical skills to assist with development and analysis of CNA data and summarizing findings into a document to share with staff and community stakeholders.
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Hunger , Homelessness , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education , Elder Care , Housing .
Skills :
Communications , Urban Planning , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , Social Services , Community Organization , Team Work , Leadership , Education , Non-Profit Management .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Analyst Position VISTA
Program Start/End Date
06/18/2022 - 06/17/2023
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations NEW JERSEY New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)
Languages English
Accepting Applications
From 09/01/2021 To 03/15/2023
Contact Alena Minatee
332 S 8th St
Newark NJ 07103
9736420181
alena.minatee@uccnewark.org
www.uccnewark.org
Listing ID 88356