Dallas: New Media Coordinator/Human Rights Initiative of North Texas, Inc.

New Media Coordinator



Salary: see Americorps Vista website
Education: No requirement
Location: Dallas, Texas, 75219, United States
Posted by: Human Rights Initiative of North Texas, Inc.
Job Category: Advocacy, Communications, Computing & Internet, Editing & Writing , Fundraising & Development, Marketing, Photography, Public relations
Sector: Nonprofit
Last day to apply: December 31, 2009
Last updated: December 9, 2009
Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: December 9, 2009
Area of Focus: Community Service and Volunteering, Computers and Technology, Human Rights and Civil Liberties, Immigration, Media and Journalism



Description:
This is an Americorps Vista job.

Human Rights Initiative’s clients include victims of human rights abuses seeking asylum in the United States, human trafficking victims, victims of spousal or child abuse at the hands of a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, immigrant children who often flee from violence and travel to the U.S. alone, or immigrant children that have been abused, abandoned or neglected by their parents in the U.S. These are individuals who have suffered persecution in their homeland for exercising the very freedoms that we take for granted: freedom of speech, of religious practice, of political belief, of gender roles.
HRI also assists immigrants and refugees in their struggles to make the necessary lifestyle, cultural and social adjustments after experiencing trauma and loss.

The New Media Coordinator/Americorps Vista Volunteer will create an interactive technology program for HRI, its clients and its volunteers. This will include writing, editing, creating, producing and maintaining a blog on the HRI website, HRI’s Facebook page, Twitter, youtube videos, and any additional relevant technology avenues. These activities are essential in reaching existing and new donors, volunteers and clients. The Coordinator will engage in community outreach activities to raise awareness of and participation in HRI’s unique programs. This position will also be responsible for creating a job assistance program for HRI clients utilizing youtube, Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin.
Additional Qualifications:
Experience with creating and maintaining a blog; experience with video and writing scripts for short videos to post on youtube; ability to do basic website design, and knowledge of interactive technology.
Candidate should be comfortable working with volunteers, clients and pro bonos.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please go to:
http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/vista.asp

What the Vista Volunteer gets:

A living allowance between $9,504 and $10,416 per member depending on cost of living adjustments
A $4,725 education award or a $1,200 post-service stipend per year
Health coverage – approx. $2,700 per member
Moving allowance for members relocating to serve
Child care for income-eligible members
An incredible experience!


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