Grants Policy VISTA (AmeriCorps) - New Orleans

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Grants Policy VISTA (AmeriCorps) - New Orleans

Program Location: New Orleans

The Grants VISTA will work in Global Green USA’s New Orleans office and assist with raising funds for all of its programs: NOLA Wise and Build It Back Green (BIBG), energy efficiency programs that  help New Orleanians renovate their homes in a more energy efficient and healthy way and reduce monthly utility costs; the Green Building Resource Center, which offers the most up-to-date sustainable product and vendor information, samples of environmentally friendly building materials, and has staff available to give homeowners  professional one-on-one green building consultations; the Holy Cross Project, a LEED Platinum village with five single-family homes, a Visitor Center, and a soon-to-be constructed community/conference center; and Policy, which includes work on green initiatives at local, regional and state levels.

Eligibility: Good verbal, written, computer and telephone skills; interest in policy and environment. Experience working for a governmental or nonprofit org is a plus but not required.

Requirements: High School Graduate minimum, though College Degree preferred; Minimum 18 years of age, Maximum age: None; Must have a vehicle (mileage reimbursements provided).

Responsibilities: FUNDRAISING: Research prospects for fundraising; Assist with grant writing; Lead direct mail campaign to local and national funders; Liaise with HQ on fundraising activities; Work with Program Manager and NOLA Director on BIBG funding priorities; SPECIAL EVENTS: Organize and plan special events such as mini-fundraisers and community celebrations;REPORTING: Develop monthly reporting mechanism for internal reports; Develop regular reporting mechanism for donor reports, Compile and disseminate reports charting progress of the program; DATA MANAGEMENT: Maintain Convio database; Ensure that surveys are being entered correctly into database; Troubleshoot problems with database.  GLOBAL GREEN HOUSE: Give tours of LEED Platinum net zero energy home in Holy Cross; OTHER DUTIES: Edit and add to the fact sheets for resource center and online, Provide technical assistance to homeowners.

About GGUSA: Founded in 1993 by activist and philanthropist Diane Meyer Simon, Global Green is the American Arm of Green Cross International (GCI), which was created by President Mikhail S. Gorbachev to foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future by reconnecting humanity with the environment. Global Green USA is the only national environmental non-profit headquartered in Southern California, also has offices in New Orleans, Washington, D.C., and New York, and is one of 31 national GCI affiliatesthroughout the world. 

Mission: To foster a value shift towards a more sustainable and secure future. Global Green is working to address some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. In the United States, our work is primarily focused on stemming global climate change by creating green buildings and cities.

Values:  Professionalism; Respect, Trust and Teamwork; Transparency, Openness and Communication; Nimble yet Focused Risk-Taking Entrepreneurialism; Optimism; Balance and Fun.

Program Benefits: Childcare assistance, if eligible; Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend; Health Coverage; Relocation Allowance; Stipend; Training.

Terms: Requires full-time service without outside commitments.

Service Areas: Community and Economic Development, Community Outreach, Education, Environment. 

Time Commitment: Full-time from 02/01/2012 through 01/31/2013.

To Apply: Qualified Applicants should apply online at americorps.gov.Accepting applications NOW through 12/5/11. Click here for more AmeriCorps VISTA information.