The Improving Mentor Practices and Communication Techniques (IMPACT) Coalition is a mentoring and educational development organization that expands opportunities for urban students, schools and organizational partners by providing debate training, literacy assistance, curricula, and mentoring services to develop informed, concerned citizens. IMPACT advocates debate as a key to success in building healthier communities and tomorrow’s leaders. Visit our website at www.impactcoalition.org for more information. IMPACT also serves as host to the Associated Leaders of Urban Debate (ALOUD) who partners with debate communities nationwide in urban areas to promote debate, provide management resources and leverage national opportunities.  Their website is www.debateleaders.org

All public policy change begins with the power of a single individual to persuade another that they have a good idea. Help inspire young minds to become active change agents through the power of debate.

AMERICORPS VISTA POSITIONS

IMPACT is seeking Americorps VISTA members to join its “Dream Station” team. Five positions will be open starting this December. Position descriptions are below.  We accept applications on a rolling basis.. Apply Today!!

 

Social Entrepreneurship Pioneer (two positions)

These VISTA memberswillunderstand the spirit of social entrepreneurship, present well, be able to multi-task, hunger for innovative thinking and hold an MBA, MPA or possess extensive knowledge of the world of business. They will help manage the Associated Leaders of Urban Debate (ALOUD) as senior staff members working with heads of universities, political consultants and influential attorneys. Visit www.debateleaders.org to see what positions current VISTAs hold. The members will be part of a “dream station” where they meet once a week with the CEO to think in a visionary way about prospects for debate and community building and will work with luminaries in the education, political, entertainment and business communities. Skill sets of interested candidates should feature computer literacy, excellent oral and written communication skills and a devotion of bettering the condition of urban communities.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Orchestrate media and marketing campaign
  • Assist in assessing state of urban debate initiatives in various schools
  • Refine IMPACT’s data collection systems
  • Manage communications (mailings, action alerts) to teachers, administrators, politicians and students
  • Review access and utility of IMPACT resources
  • Cultivate relationships with vendors for in-kind donations and cost reductions
  • Work with interested professionals and entrepreneurs to expand their involvement
  • Meet with local politicians about program perceptions
  • Track issues related to RFP management and review

Special Skills for Post One :

We would like one of the people who becomes involved with this work to be savvy with maintaining websites and other electronic vehicles (blogs, bulletin boards, etc). Familiarity with Dreamweaver is a plus. A background in marketing, business administration, e-marketing or advertising is highly desirable.

Special Skills for Post Two

We would like the candidate hired to be interested in assessment of youth leadership projects, fund development including cultivation of major donors, and experienced with federal grants and federal grant work.

Compensation

Americorps VISTA members work full-time for one year. They receive a living stipend (approximately $800/mo.), health insurance, a childcare stipend, deferment of student loans, and at the completion of service, either an education grant or a cash stipend. In addition, IMPACT will provide a monthly metrocard and in certain cases, housing assistance.

TIMING

IMPACT would like to fill these positions before November 28th start date. E-mail cover letter, references and résumé, to impactoffice@gmail.com with the subject line attn: Dream Station.

 

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

Currently, the Coalition has no available positions. If you are interested in applying for positioins when they open up, here are the expectations

 

SUCCESS PROFILE: Five factors mark the ideal IMPACT team member: quintessentially organized, ability to multi-task, logical, speedy and imbued with the persistence to get done whatever needs to be done. Team members should relate well to students and teachers and have the presence to talk to donors, bankers, and/or parents. Some tasks require detail-oriented individuals while others require charisma and the ability to motivate and inspire.

 

WHAT WE LOOK FOR: The IMPACT Coalition is looking for competent, charismatic, passionate go-getters who know how to get things done to join our team. Millions of young people grow up without a thirst for learning. Failing schools, crumbling communities and a lack of public commitment create the perfect storm for today’s young people to abandon hope. Even the select few who find a positive situation are often ripped from that situation due to changes in family circumstances. IMPACT works to restore that thirst for learning by sharing the power of debate and promoting its use in classrooms, communities, prisons and places of worship so that young people rediscover their voices and can regain hope.

SCOPE AND TIMEFRAME   IMPACT facilitates large-scale programs such as the New York Urban Debate League, the Bella Abzug Leadership Institute, and the Lincoln Douglas Debates along with community programs directed at nonprofit organizations, corporations, prisons, unions and after-school centers. Responsibilities will include teacher training, tournament coordination, fund development, event planning, parent communication, institute planning, media relations, website management, curriculum development, marketing, promotion, school outreach and recruitment, assessment and evaluation. All positions are for a minimum of two years.

QUALIFICATIONS  Candidates should have completed their college education, be computer literate, possess a minimum of two years of competitive debate experience at the high school and/or college level, demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, be able to function in a team environment, and have a sincere interest in youth development. Previous experience with urban debate communities, organizing large events or fundraising is a plus. Knowledge of relevant computer programs (e.g. Microsoft Access, Goldmine, web and DVD publishing software, and Constant Contact) is also a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY No phone calls, please. E-mail cover letter, salary history, writing sample and résumé, to impactoffice@gmail.com with the subject line attn: Join the IMPACT team

Benefits Package
The IMPACT Coalition has an extensive benefits plan including:

  • 403b retirement plan
  • pre-tax Transitchek
  • health care and dental plan
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • 3 weeks vacation
  • Voting Time Off
  • Plus this constructed array of professional development options:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Employees can choose any combination of options without exceeding $500:
Relocation Compensation--$300 towards moving costs or locating an apartment
Sports Package--one free ticket to Yankees or Mets game, one free ticket to Knicks game
Culture Package--up to $150 in memberships to museums
Homesick Allowance--up to $300 travel credit to visit your hometown or a loved one
Health Club Credit--up to $500 towards membership in the health club of your choice
Technology Allowance--up to $500 towards the purchase of a PDA, Blackberry or cell phone (or payment for regional calling plan up to $40/month)
Professional Development--up to $500 towards books, conferences, workshops, seminars