Development and PR Associate/

AmeriCorps VISTA Member

This position is a one-year commitment at St. Joseph Family Center as an AmeriCorps VISTA member. The position starts in August after a 3-day training.

 Duties: As a member of the St. Joseph Family Center Development Team, duties include:

·       Coordination of advertising and public relations goals

·       Coordination of Community Outreach Events

·       Development of a fundraising program

·       Assistance with fundraising, newsletter and general development goals

Education/Experience: A B.A. in Marketing, Communication, or a related field, as well as PR experience, excellent writing, speaking, organizational, and computer skills are required. 

Monthly Stipend: $833/month

 After your one-year commitment, you have your choice of an Education Credit of $4,725 or cash stipend of $1,200.

 AmeriCorps VISTA offers vacation and sick time as well as medical and life insurance. Depending on family income, you may also qualify for childcare assistance.

 Please email resumes to Danielle Kaschmitter at dkaschmitter@stjosephfamilycenter.org.  For more information, call (509) 483-6495.

 For more information about AmeriCorps VISTA, visit www.americorps.gov.

Join a Committee

FINANCE COMMITTEE:

 

• Oversees the Accounting Department, reviewing the financial statements thoroughly, and advising the correct allocation of monies by observing generally accepted accounting principles.

• Reviews and approves the financial information to be presented to the Board of Directors.

• Makes suggestions on the budgeting process.

• Recommends actions required on any financial matter when needing a Board decision or required by the economic situation or regarding improved operations.

• Ensures the Center sticks to the budget and studies and makes recommendations to resolve any discrepancy to the budget.

• Formulates any Center polices needed of a financial nature to be presented to the Board for approval.

• Researches the selection of an auditor, making the recommendation to the Board and advises the Business Operations Coordinator in the preparation for auditing.

 

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE:

 

• Oversees the Investment Portfolio, reviews it in light of social responsible investing and according to the St Joseph Family Center’s Investment Policy.

• Reviews and makes recommendations as to any needed changes in the Investment Policy.

• Approves the suggestions of the manager on which investments should be watched carefully and actions to be taken upon them.

• Understands the Portfolio in relationship to the Center’s total financial situation. Makes recommendations concerning the balance of preserving the needed principle and assisting the Center with earnings.

• Researches current market situations, analyzing trends and possible investment scenarios.

• Approves the investment information to be presented to the Board of Directors.

• Approves the future withdrawals of investments to cover cash flow needs.

• Approves the manager for the account and evaluates his/her performance annually.

 

CLINICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE:

 

• Helps ensure Counseling Department meets and/or exceeds standards of acceptable quality of care for clients

• Provides advice/feedback to Clinical Director  regarding issues of clinical policy, resource management, financial concerns, staffing, training, ethics, consumer satisfaction, and strategic planning 

        SPIRITUALITY, HEALING ARTS, AND HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE:

• Helps educate the Spokane community to understand the holistic healing approach of SJFC

• Engages in learning more about the meaning of the holistic approach with open hearts and minds

• Assists the Spirituality, Healing Arts, and Hospitality Departments to plan stategically

• Reviews Spirituality, Healing Arts, and Hospitality Department budgets

• Assists in the creation, promotion, and evaluation of Spirituality, Healing Arts, and Hospitality programs and workshops

• Participates in SJFC and Spirituality, Healing Arts, and Hospitality programs when feasible

• Conducts research to determine realistic expectations that the Center can hope to achieve in development dollars.

• Conducts ongoing planning of SJFC’s fund raising efforts, approving annual and long-range goals, determining objectives and action steps needed to reach goals. Evaluates results.

• Oversees, advises and participates in the major events of the twelve-month Development calendar to include the "Partners in Hope" pledge event, the Christmas mailing, and the "Appeal for Hope" Annual Campaign, as well as donor recognition events.

• Assists in making connections in the Community, helping SJFC network with individuals and businesses.

• Assists in identifying potential donors and making certain gift solicitations when appropriate.

• Devises and promotes a Planned Giving Strategy.

• Recommends fund-raising policies as needed.

       PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING COMMITTEE: