AmeriCorps VISTA Community Liaison/Book Builder  

Location:3301 37th Avenue Sacramento, California 

Program: 916 Ink

Full-TIME: 30 HOURS/WEEk (Average)

COMPENSATION: $957.46 bi-weekly stipend

POSTING CLOSES: Open until filled

916 Ink is Sacramento’s arts-based literacy nonprofit that provides creative writing workshops and literacy tutoring for low-income and at-risk youth, grades 1-12, in order to transform them into confident readers, writers, and published authors. By creating published youth authors, we create lifelong readers and articulate communicators who know the power of their own story.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Liaison/Book Builder will support the development of community partnerships, engage parents for ongoing student success, and perform marketing duties associated with community outreach and connecting students and families to services via in-person events and social media campaigns. They will also be a member of the student publication team, providing valuable coordination and support to ensure that all elements of student publication are carried out to a high standard.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop strategic approach to Social Media Outreach. Implement effective social media campaigns

· Identify and staff Community Outreach events relevant to 916 Ink’s mission and goals.

· Develop marketing campaign strategies and materials.

· Research and support the adoption of strategies and best practices for donor satisfaction and engagement.

· Investigate and implement strategies and best practices for donor appreciation. Create materials for donor appreciation.

· Research, propose and implement strategies to increase volunteer and donor retention.

· Monitor program manuscripts throughout semester for content, length, and errors Communicate with workshop facilitators and volunteers regarding manuscript progress, Edit and format completed manuscripts following 916 Ink Style Guide to prepare for design

· Refine and document editing and formatting procedures based on the 916 Ink Style Guide to ensure consistent quality and ease of training for volunteers.

· Develop communication systems and outreach materials to streamline how information about book release events is shared with families, program participants, and other stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum 18 years of age.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Minimum of one year of work experience in copyediting/book publication, or experience working in an editorial setting.

· Familiarity and comfort using social media.

· Excellent communication skills including phone, in person and electronically.

· Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze data and solve problems

· A deep commitment to the mission, vision and values of 916 Ink.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Ability to take direction and carry out assigned tasks.

· Ability to establish good working relationships with internal and external persons

· Ability to work in a collaborative environment with a diverse team.

· Must be able to work a flexible schedule including occasional nights and weekends.

· Must have access to reliable transportation

· Must be able to travel between sites and offsite events as needed.

· Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check, conducted by 916 Ink.

916 Ink does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disability and/or religion. Reasonable accommodations may be provided upon request.

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Attn: Dan Barr

3301 37th Ave, Ste. 14

Sacramento, CA 95824

dan@916ink.org