The City of Kalamazoo and Local Initiatives Support Corporation are seeking a full-time AmeriCorps member to serve for 11 months as a Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator. The AmeriCorps member will be responsible for the following:

• Assist in the coordination of neighborhood meetings in conjunction with the Neighborhood Activator

• Assist Staff with public engagement planning and execution

• Develop surveys to encourage public participation for community projects

• Plan and organize community outreach events

• Support relationship building activities directly with residents and active Neighborhood Associations

• Lead and/or support implementation projects from Neighborhood Plans

• Develop various reports summarizing meeting outcomes, project impact, recommendations, and/or ongoing neighborhood activities

• Collaborate with Staff and partner organizations to evaluate and improve outreach/engagement strategies

• Research best practices from the Community Development field to assist and support plan development

• Use the appropriate software and tools to conduct analysis and other activities

• Implement best practices for database management

The position will remain open until filled. The exact start and end date of the contract position is confirmed by the Member Agreement of Participation that will require signature prior to the start of service. This is an AmeriCorps position and the individual selected to serve is not considered to be an employee of the City of Kalamazoo or LISC.

Complete details are available here: AmeriCorps Member Service Opportunity Details