DCDC is looking for a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA member to join our team in 2020 for a 1-year appointment. This position will be responsible for the following project:
- Continue the work done in year one to plan and manage enrichment programs at Lamoni Elementary School and Mormon Trail High School to connect business owners with students to introduce them to career opportunities close to home.
- Assist the DCDC Executive Director in setting up a pilot high school business incubator for Decatur County students.
- Increase public facing marketing for the Decatur County Development Corporation, and implement a new fundraising plan to increase donations to DCDC in 2020.
- Build a database of all available development land and buildings throughout Decatur County. The database should include, but not be limited to: owner information, owner relationship with DCDC, utility information, property/building size, location, pricing, etc. This database will be used to assist the Executive Director when completing recruiting activities to bring new businesses to Decatur County.
The start date for this position is flexible, and paid training is included. The position comes with a stipend, mileage reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
To learn more and apply, click here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=92949 , or contact our Executive Director, Shannon Erb, at 641-446-4991, or email her.