What are the responsibilities and job description for the AmeriCorps VISTA Grants and Data Support Capacity Developer position at The Foundry Community?
Opportunity Highlights
- Trainings and professional development opportunities
- Living allowance
- Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
- Flexibility regarding on-site or remote service
Position Overview:
Join our team at The Foundry Community! Are you someone who loves puzzles and has a passion for making a meaningful impact? You're the missing piece we're searching for! As an AmeriCorps VISTA member, you'll play a crucial role in serving and supporting small nonprofits involved in anti-poverty initiatives. Through a train-the-trainer model, you'll enhance their capacity by developing comprehensive timelines, toolboxes, and strategies that drive sustained growth and improvement. If you're ready to make a difference, collaborate with inspiring organizations, and empower communities, apply now and be a catalyst for positive change with The Foundry Community!
The ideal candidate will have at least some experience with, and strong interest in, grant writing and data analysis. A strong sense of compassion and a basic understanding (or a willingness to learn) about issues related to anti-poverty initiatives will be beneficial.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as a facilitator in brainstorming and enhancing grant proposals for small nonprofits, ensuring alignment with grant application criteria and organizational goals.
- Convene and develop data collection tools, such as surveys, focus group resources, and other research instruments.
- Analyze the collected data to identify best practices and provide actionable insights for the nonprofits being served.
- Enhance the impact of small Foundry Community nonprofits by providing data analysis services, including grouping and identifying data patterns, and connecting data points to their organizational value proposition and goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Desire to learn about, and serve, small nonprofits as a resource, consultant, and member of their project team when applicable.
- Ability and desire to work independently on projects and serve on and with a small, close-knit team at the Foundry Community.
- Committed to learning and growth. Committed to the Foundry mission of “supporting, educating, and developing purpose-driven organizations”
- Computer Skills
- Grant writing and data analysis experience would be beneficial, though not essential
For further information and inquiries please contact Julie Murray-Jensen, Executive Director at julie@thefoundry.co.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21,300.00 - $22,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lincoln, NE 68508: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lincoln, NE 68508
Salary : $21,300 - $22,300