VISTA Assignment Description (VAD) Template

Title: Resource Development Sponsoring Organization: Habitat for Humanity of Iowa Project Name: Habitat for Humanity of Iowa VISTA Project Project Number: Project Period: 09/01/2017 – 8/31/2017 Site Name (if applicable): Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Focus Area(s) Primary: Economic Opportunity - Housing Secondary: Note: If your VAD is not accepted, the State Office will note the reason(s) why here.

VISTA Assignment Objectives and Member Activities

Goal of the Project: Work with host site to develop internal communications plan, expand presence on social media and improve communications between development team and volunteer services team to cross promote Habitat for Humanity.

Objective of the Assignment (09/01/2017 – 11/30/2017) Analyze current processes, research best practices and develop strategies relating to social media, internal communications plan and communications between Volunteer Services and Development teams.

Member Activities: 1. Analyze current social media channels used and impact of postings 2. Review and organize stock photo’s available for social media postings 3. Partner with members of Development and Volunteer Services team to analyze system and look for ways to cross promote to donors and volunteers 4. Review internal communication channels

Objective of the Assignment (12/01/2017 – 05/31/2018) Develop and begin implementing an internal communications plan, social media plan and cross communication plan for development and volunteer services.

Member Activities: 1. Design and begin implementing plans for internal communications, social media and cross communication 2. Initiate outreach to current donors and volunteers 3. Gather feedback from employees during design process 4. Train employees prior to implementation

Objective of the Assignment (06/01/2018 – 08/31/2018) Continue to implement, create sustainability plan and train employees on internal communications plan, social media plan and cross communication plan for development and volunteer services.

Member Activities: 1. Continue with implementation of plans 2. Review and make any adjustments of plans 3. Create sustainability plan 4. Train employees on developed plans Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills required for this position:  Valid Driver’s License  Microsoft Office  Willingness to promote the mission and activities of Habitat for Humanity and AmeriCorps  Strong written and verbal communication skills  Detailed oriented  Ability to work with a diverse group of people  Experience working as a member of a team  Social media experience  Creative Suite experience preferred but not required  Marketing experience recommended but not required Physical requirements for this position:  Ability to sit at a desk and computer for extended periods of time