Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Digital Arts Corps

Digital Arts Corps Position (Media Campaign Support)

Organization's mission statement
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Different Avenues strives to protect the health, rights and safety of girls and women of color who engage in alternative economies and activities who are affected by systematic and interpersonal violence and health disparities. By providing nonjudgmental leadership development and harm reduction services we will strengthen and build the power of girls and women of color who engage in survival strategies in the reproductive justice movement.

Position Description
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This position is available through the Digital Arts Corps, a national AmeriCorps VISTA program that places service members into nonprofit organizations that use media and technology to strengthen communities. These Organizations include Community Media and Technology Centers, Low Power FM Radio Stations, Cable Access Television, Arts Organizations and community organizations that use media and technology in their
operations or delivery of programs. To learn more please visit: http://apply.digitalartscorps.org
<http://apply.digitalartscorps.org/>

Roles & Responsibilities
• Website development using content management system
• Develop external communications system, including
social networking sites, RSS feeds, listserves, email blasts, SMS
• Development of evaluation database needed for organizing and advocacy
• Develop and implement digital media systems and print media for external communications
• Develop a database to monitor and evaluate organizing, advocacy and service programs
• Develop a database that tracks donors, volunteer time and in-kind donations
• Work with constituents to develop digital, audio and print social media tools

Benefits Include
• $13,448 a year living Allowance, paid bi- weekly
• Transportation Expenses to organization location
• $5350 Education Award (for college tuition or loan repayment) or $1500 cash stipend paid at the successful completion of your year in service.
• Student loan deferment or forbearance on qualified loans
• Healthcare (catastrophic coverage), prescription drug coverage and the child care allowance
• Relocation assistance (if moving over 50 miles to serve)
• Serve with the Digital Arts Corps as part of a National team facilitated by the Transmission Project to share resources, experience and advice.

If interested, please contact us by email at: kelli@differentavenues.org
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