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Cambridge Cares About AIDS
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Cambridge, MA 02139
617.661.3040

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VISTA - Special Events Associate



CCA is seeking a VISTA
for its Development Department.

Cambridge Cares About AIDS, Inc. (CCA) is seeking a Special Event Associate in the Development Department. The anticipated start date for this position is July 15, 2008.

The mission of Cambridge Cares About AIDS (CCA) is to respond to the HIV/AIDS epidemic by serving those most impacted by social and economic inequality. CCA provides accessible prevention, education, advocacy and support services in accordance with harm reduction principles to help people meet self-identified goals.
 

Position Description
This one year 40-hour per week VISTA position is responsible for working with the Development Manager to increase CCA’s capacity to raise funds through a special event celebrating CCA’s 20th anniversary of providing services. The associate will solicit corporate sponsorship and in kind support, work with volunteer committee chairs, design, write, and publish the 20th Annual Report, and market the event through print, television, radio, and web outlets.


Qualifications
  • Excellent organizational, telephone, and people skills.
  • Proficiency with standard office software applications.
  • An interest in marketing and event planning.
  • Experience working with people from multi-cultural communities.
  • Interest in working on HIV/AIDS issues.
  • VISTA eligible.

    The VISTA program offers many benefits, including the choice of a $4,725 education award or $1,200 post service stipend, health coverage, monthly T pass, and pre-service orientation and continuing development training. Eligible participants may also receive discounted child care, a $550 relocation allowance, student loan forbearance, interest accrual on student loans, and/or food stamps. In addition to these benefits, AmeriCorps*VISTA members learn new skills and acquire qualities of leadership that help prepare them for jobs, and gain a sense of satisfaction from making a significant contribution to their community.

    Salary Range: Living allowance of $949/ month or 11,388 a year
     

    To apply, please send cover letter and résumé by April 11th, 2008 to:
    Kathy Power, Development Manager
    Cambridge Cares About AIDS, Inc.
    17 Sellers Street
    Cambridge, MA 02139
    Fax: 617.661.2853
    Email: kpower@ccaa.org


    CCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V