[Expand LPFM!] Help build the ((i))ndymedia movement! - Seeking a Development Adviser VISTA in Urbana, Illinois - apps due May 5th!
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Help build the ((i))ndymedia movement!
Seeking a Development Adviser AmeriCorps VISTA
at the Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center
in Urbana, Illinois - apps due May 5!
About the UCIMC
The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center (UCIMC) is a grassroots organization committed to using media production and distribution as tools for promoting social and economic justice. We foster the creation and distribution of media, art, and narratives emphasizing underrepresented voices and perspectives and promote empowerment and expression through media and arts education.
To this end, the UCIMC owns and operates a Community Media and Arts Center housed in the historic downtown Urbana post office building located at 202 S. Broadway Ave at Elm Street. The center includes a stage, radio station, production studios, art studios, library, and meeting spaces and is home to over a dozen different volunteer projects, including Books to Prisoners, the Bike Project, the Public i (a monthly newspaper) and community radio station WRFU 104.5. Learn more at: www.ucimc.org.
About the Transmission Project
AmeriCorps VISTAs, or Digital Arts Service Corps members, are placed in organizations for one year by the Transmission Project. Read more: http://transmissionproject.org.
About the Development Adviser Position
The primary tasks of a Development Adviser are:
a.) Work with the UCIMC Finance working group and Americorps Program Director to understand organizational needs and to develop and implement a comprehensive organizational funding model.
b.) Train UCIMC members in fundraising and work with UCIMC members to implement fundraising plans. All activities will be accomplished in partnership with UCIMC members, volunteers, and other UCIMC AmeriCorps members. This includes leveraging key relationships and contact within and outside of the UCIMC network to ensure meeting site revenue goals.
c.) Identify matching resources (both financial and material) to allow the UCIMC to implement Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) grants to the fullest extent.
UCIMC Finance-Related Responsibilities
Broadband-Opportunity Related Responsibilities
Serving as a free public access computer center and media production center, the UCIMC is an official Community Technology Center in Illinois. We serve as a partner on an NTIA application (UC2B) that was just awarded $22.5 million for broadband infrastructure. Through round 2 granting, the UCIMC is slated to receive 20 new computer stations and/or a multi media studio. In relation to this opportunity, the Development Adviser will leverage this opportunity to build relationships with other community partners and to leverage BTOP funding as a source of community support for the UCIMC, in particular through fundraising and grant opportunities.
Grant Writing Responsibilities:
Deliverables: Documentation on Indy Media Grantors, Letter of Interest Grant writing curriculum and training, financial revenue tracking, and enhanced grant documentation.
Qualifications
To succeed in this project, the ideal candidate will be driven by a commitment to pursuing social justice, in particular through media and arts education, creation, and distribution for underrepresented voices and perspectives. S/he will be committed to the principles of volunteerism and community engagement, and will be enthusiastic about pursuing creative means to implement lasting solutions to organizational challenges. This position offers hands-on experience in development and non-profit administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in non-profits use of technology as tools for social change.
The ideal applicant will have familiarity with development practices in the non-profit sector, ideally as they pertain to grant-writing, community outreach, and fundraising.
The desired skills are as follows:
• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with diverse groups of people, through phone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Ability to express ideas and proposals clearly in writing (for both grant applications and fundraising appeals).
• Strong speaking skills, particularly with regard to giving presentations in meetings and in front of funders.
• Strong organizational skills, particularly with regard to preparing clear documentation of processes.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.
Preferred skills include:
• Experience with CiviCRM or similar open-source databases preferred.
• Experience with Excel or other spreadsheet software.
• Experience with web-based campaigns, email lists, and other netroots outreach techniques.
• Experience working with non-profit and volunteer-based organizations and programs.
• Knowledge of the Media Justice and Digital Justice movements.
• Experience creating and overseeing small grant budgets;
• Experience with grant writing or reviewing;
• Experience supporting fundraising campaigns;
• Track record of creating and implementing innovative solutions to meet pressing developmental needs;
• Demonstrated success in building creative and mutually beneficial partnerships within the non-profit, public and community-based organizations;
• A willingness to work flexible hours is also key to succeeding in this position, as many UCIMC members have full time jobs and are only available to meet in the evenings and on weekends.
Compensation:
1. $11,757/year living allowance, paid biweekly
2. $5,350 Education Award (for college tuition or loan repayment) or $1,500 cash stipend paid at the successful completion of service
3. Student loan deferment or forbearance on qualified loans
4. Health care coverage (catastrophic coverage, prescription drug coverage, and childcare allowance)
5. Relocation assistance (if moving more than 50 miles to serve)
6. Food stamp eligibility for most AmeriCorps members
7. Bus pass provided
Total compensation, including benefits and food stamps, is valued at ~$21,900 for the year.
We encourage applications from members of communities marginalized from media ownership and access, including (but not limited to) people of color, women, transgender people, LGBT and queer identified people, people with disabilities, youth and seniors.
Eligibility/Restrictions:
AmeriCorps VISTA members must be U.S. citizens, U.S. national, or lawful permanent residents and at least 18 years of age. You must be available to serve full-time for one year, August 2, 2010 – August 2, 2011 in our office in Urbana, Illinois. Due to VISTA requirements, you may not have secondary employment or full-time college during your year of service.
How to Apply:
All applicants must create an account and apply through the Transmission Project: http://apply.digitalartscorps.org/. Make sure to check the Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center as the organization to which you applying.
In addition, please send a resume and cover letter to the UCIMC at Nic...@ucimc.org. Please be sure your cover letter addresses your qualifications and interest in this particular position and organization.
Applications are due May 5th. If you have any trouble meeting this deadline, please email nic...@ucimc.org. We cannot guarantee late applications will be accepted.
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at the Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center
in Urbana, Illinois - apps due May 5!
About the UCIMC
The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center (UCIMC) is a grassroots organization committed to using media production and distribution as tools for promoting social and economic justice. We foster the creation and distribution of media, art, and narratives emphasizing underrepresented voices and perspectives and promote empowerment and expression through media and arts education.
To this end, the UCIMC owns and operates a Community Media and Arts Center housed in the historic downtown Urbana post office building located at 202 S. Broadway Ave at Elm Street. The center includes a stage, radio station, production studios, art studios, library, and meeting spaces and is home to over a dozen different volunteer projects, including Books to Prisoners, the Bike Project, the Public i (a monthly newspaper) and community radio station WRFU 104.5. Learn more at: www.ucimc.org.
About the Transmission Project
AmeriCorps VISTAs, or Digital Arts Service Corps members, are placed in organizations for one year by the Transmission Project. Read more: http://transmissionproject.org.
About the Development Adviser Position
The primary tasks of a Development Adviser are:
a.) Work with the UCIMC Finance working group and Americorps Program Director to understand organizational needs and to develop and implement a comprehensive organizational funding model.
b.) Train UCIMC members in fundraising and work with UCIMC members to implement fundraising plans. All activities will be accomplished in partnership with UCIMC members, volunteers, and other UCIMC AmeriCorps members. This includes leveraging key relationships and contact within and outside of the UCIMC network to ensure meeting site revenue goals.
c.) Identify matching resources (both financial and material) to allow the UCIMC to implement Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) grants to the fullest extent.
UCIMC Finance-Related Responsibilities
- Meet with the Americorps Program Director, Finance Group, Board Members, and UCIMC leadership to make recommendations to finance / support implementation of an annual development strategy
- Based on these needs and priorities, develop a grassroots campaign to solicit many, small donations. Deliverables: Grassroots campaign building documentation.
- Develop a system for building and sustaining relationships with major donors, in particular, engaging them in vision-planning for the UCIMC.
- Devise systems through which current and potential donors can easily connect to the UCIMC and it's programs that are of interest to them.
- Update CiviCRM database to reflect history of donors, their communication preferences, past UCIMC engagement, issues of interest, etc.
- Identify donors who can inspire other members to build the organization both financially and structurally. Deliverables: Documentation of best-practices in grass-roots fundraising for small organizations
Broadband-Opportunity Related Responsibilities
Serving as a free public access computer center and media production center, the UCIMC is an official Community Technology Center in Illinois. We serve as a partner on an NTIA application (UC2B) that was just awarded $22.5 million for broadband infrastructure. Through round 2 granting, the UCIMC is slated to receive 20 new computer stations and/or a multi media studio. In relation to this opportunity, the Development Adviser will leverage this opportunity to build relationships with other community partners and to leverage BTOP funding as a source of community support for the UCIMC, in particular through fundraising and grant opportunities.
Grant Writing Responsibilities:
- Write grant proposals and reports to corporate, foundation, and govenrment funders, record grants applied for, plus status of applications
- Create Funder packages with current information on UCIMC programming
- Further develop grant writing skills of UCIMC volunteers, building on the efforts of years one and two, with a specific focus on general operating support grants.
- Organize trainings for UCIMC members on building foundation relationships and writing letters of interest
Deliverables: Documentation on Indy Media Grantors, Letter of Interest Grant writing curriculum and training, financial revenue tracking, and enhanced grant documentation.
Qualifications
To succeed in this project, the ideal candidate will be driven by a commitment to pursuing social justice, in particular through media and arts education, creation, and distribution for underrepresented voices and perspectives. S/he will be committed to the principles of volunteerism and community engagement, and will be enthusiastic about pursuing creative means to implement lasting solutions to organizational challenges. This position offers hands-on experience in development and non-profit administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in non-profits use of technology as tools for social change.
The ideal applicant will have familiarity with development practices in the non-profit sector, ideally as they pertain to grant-writing, community outreach, and fundraising.
The desired skills are as follows:
• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with diverse groups of people, through phone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Ability to express ideas and proposals clearly in writing (for both grant applications and fundraising appeals).
• Strong speaking skills, particularly with regard to giving presentations in meetings and in front of funders.
• Strong organizational skills, particularly with regard to preparing clear documentation of processes.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.
Preferred skills include:
• Experience with CiviCRM or similar open-source databases preferred.
• Experience with Excel or other spreadsheet software.
• Experience with web-based campaigns, email lists, and other netroots outreach techniques.
• Experience working with non-profit and volunteer-based organizations and programs.
• Knowledge of the Media Justice and Digital Justice movements.
• Experience creating and overseeing small grant budgets;
• Experience with grant writing or reviewing;
• Experience supporting fundraising campaigns;
• Track record of creating and implementing innovative solutions to meet pressing developmental needs;
• Demonstrated success in building creative and mutually beneficial partnerships within the non-profit, public and community-based organizations;
• A willingness to work flexible hours is also key to succeeding in this position, as many UCIMC members have full time jobs and are only available to meet in the evenings and on weekends.
Compensation:
1. $11,757/year living allowance, paid biweekly
2. $5,350 Education Award (for college tuition or loan repayment) or $1,500 cash stipend paid at the successful completion of service
3. Student loan deferment or forbearance on qualified loans
4. Health care coverage (catastrophic coverage, prescription drug coverage, and childcare allowance)
5. Relocation assistance (if moving more than 50 miles to serve)
6. Food stamp eligibility for most AmeriCorps members
7. Bus pass provided
Total compensation, including benefits and food stamps, is valued at ~$21,900 for the year.
We encourage applications from members of communities marginalized from media ownership and access, including (but not limited to) people of color, women, transgender people, LGBT and queer identified people, people with disabilities, youth and seniors.
Eligibility/Restrictions:
AmeriCorps VISTA members must be U.S. citizens, U.S. national, or lawful permanent residents and at least 18 years of age. You must be available to serve full-time for one year, August 2, 2010 – August 2, 2011 in our office in Urbana, Illinois. Due to VISTA requirements, you may not have secondary employment or full-time college during your year of service.
How to Apply:
All applicants must create an account and apply through the Transmission Project: http://apply.digitalartscorps.org/. Make sure to check the Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center as the organization to which you applying.
In addition, please send a resume and cover letter to the UCIMC at Nic...@ucimc.org. Please be sure your cover letter addresses your qualifications and interest in this particular position and organization.
Applications are due May 5th. If you have any trouble meeting this deadline, please email nic...@ucimc.org. We cannot guarantee late applications will be accepted.
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