This position is for an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer at YouthBuild USA. AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. VISTA members commit to serve full-time for a year at a nonprofit organization or local government agency. VISTA members focus their efforts on building the organizational, administrative, and financial capacity of organizations that fight illiteracy, improve health services, foster economic develop, and otherwise assist low-income communities.

The AmeriCorps VISTA position, based in Somerville, MA will work with the Digital team to increase the effectiveness of digital communications between the organization and key constituents both inside and outside of the YouthBuild network.

Responsibilities:

Researching and developing ways to improve the systems and processes that guide the digital communications work (e.g. mass email, and resource sharing) across the organization via training and resource building

Analyze current and historical mail data to develop to find ways to boost efficacy of mail with YouthBuild network and the outside world

Analyze our current network facing content and devise a framework to connect audiences with the right content

Developing innovative ways to empower YouthBuild USA staff to feel knowledgeable and confident in the leading data-driven communications work

Developing a process to incorporate user feedback from the organization’s website and social media into future projects carried out by the Digital team

Requirements:

High comfort level with technology / web applications

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Basic understanding of mass mail

Conceptual grasp of web analytics (e.g. website, mass email, and social media analytics)

Capable of sniffing out problems within processes and systems

Patient and willing to assist staff who possess varying levels technical skills and knowledge

Interest in collaboration and learning about the undertakings of other departments and initiatives

Bonus points for:

Experience with a CRM or an email marketing services such as CiviCRM, Salesforce, MailChimp, or Constant Contact

Knowledge of current digital communications trends

Interest/background in marketing

Applying:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to: Job Search, YouthBuild USA, 58 Day Street, Somerville, MA 02144 or you may apply online at www.youthbuild.org/apply. Please apply by October 7, 2016. YouthBuild USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

VISTA Requirements:

Must be committed to a full-time, year-long experience

Must be at least 18 years old

Must be a US Citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the US

Must not have criminal charges or court conditions pending

Benefits:

Biweekly stipend of $587.31

Choice of Education Award ($5,775) or End of Service Stipend ($1,500)

Relocation allowance

Health benefits

Disclaimer:

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

