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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
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