KCMSF Communications and Marketing VISTA

Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) is a government program and branch of AmeriCorps that places volunteers in nonprofit community organizations where they will complete capacity building projects over the course of one year with the goal of reducing and eliminating poverty in the United States.

AmeriCorps mission is “to strengthen communities and develop leaders through direct, team-based direct national and community service.”

The Kansas City Medical Society Foundation is the charitable arm of the Kansas City Medical Society. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we operate the Wy Jo Care and Metro Care charitable care programs that deliver over $8 million worth of donated specialty care to uninsured patients each year. In addition, we carry out programs advancing the overall health and health equity of people across greater Kansas City. WyJo Care and Metro Care arrange donated specialty medical care for the uninsured and underinsured. Kansas patients go through WyJo Care and Missouri patients go through Metro Care. Patients are typically referred to Wy Jo Care and Metro Care by safety net clinics where they are receiving primary care. Patients are screened for eligibility and once found eligible, they are matched to a donated service within the specialty that they need. The Vista will help the KCMS Foundation create branding that enhances the knowledge base of hospitals, health systems, medical professionals, and corporations. The goal will be to create awareness that leads to increased specialty donations and support for our programs.

Apply Here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=122546

Member Duties : The VISTA member will Observe and evaluate The Kansas City Medical Society Foundation’s operations, with an emphasis on the program’s marketing / communication activities in order to Create, propose, and get approval for agency wide rebranding initiative. Based on the information gathered during communications research, the member will develop a formal, enhanced marketing and communications plan and timeline that includes print and electronic communication pieces, social media, and other activities to grow visibility. They will Implement the new marketing and communications plan to inform health systems, primary care centers, physicians, stakeholders, and the community about the Kansas City Medical Society Foundation’s objectives, programs, and goals.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Housing Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 

Service Areas :
Health ,  Community Outreach . 

Skills :
Communications ,  Leadership ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills ,  Computers/Technology ,  Team Work .