Careers

All positions are based in our Birmingham office. Most require travel within the State of Alabama.

Blueprints College Access Initiative AmeriCorps*Vista Position Description

Program Description: The Alabama Poverty Project’s Blueprints College Access Initiative connects 21st century high school students and their families with resources and relationships so they are equipped to graduate from high school college- and career-ready.

Blueprints uses a “near peer” mentoring model by engaging college students as mentors for high school students.  College students demystify the college-going process and connect high school students with an information-rich network of supportive coaches who can help them make structured decisions and navigate the college admissions process.

With a mixture of in-class sessions and hands-on experience, Blueprints students use their imaginations to raise their personal aspirations and expectations. The program kicks off with a community event designed to build support from parents, students, teachers and administrators, and community members. Six in-classroom workshops are combined with ACT preparation, opportunities for the high school students to visit college campuses, and assistance for families in completing the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) Form.

Member Duties: Members will coordinate and lead educational sessions; build and nurture partnerships with community stakeholders, faith communities, and higher education institutions; engage an active electronic network by using social networking tools; research and develop funding opportunities for organizational sustainability; and assist with media outreach strategy.

Requirements:

• Strong communication & organization skills

• Self-motivation, innovation and patience

• Bachelors degree or higher

• Computer literate and comfortable with the Mac operating system

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

• Preference is given to applicants with experience serving low-income communities

Program Benefits: Living allowance, choice of education award or end of service stipend,  health coverage,  relocation allowance,  training, childcare assistance if eligible.

To Apply: Email jobs@alabamapoverty.org with a cover letter, resume and copy of your transcript (unofficial copies are fine).

INTERNSHIP POSITIONS:

Community Conversation Coordinator

APP will be hosting 50 community conversations throughout the state this year. These conversations will elicit feedback about community assets and community needs. We hope to spark a statewide conversation about community building and poverty.

Conversations will range from informal (clipboard surveying at the laundromat) to formal (dinner discussions with community partners).

We are looking for smart, resourceful, dedicated and passionate interns to coordinate and lead discussions at these events during summer 2011. Public speaking ability, people skills, and the ability to work independently are required.

Stories and feedback will be recorded and shared at alabamapossible.org, our blog, and our Facebook and Twitter accounts. We will also formally report results to the Alabama Commission to Reduce Poverty, a legislative body focused on implementing policy change to reduce our state’s poverty rates.

Applicants must have a vehicle for transportation. Reimbursement for long-distance travel may be available.

Multimedia Storytelling Internship

The Alabama Poverty Project is currently looking for an intern that possesses film editing, storytelling and social networking skills. We are seeking someone who can uniquely tell our story and develop media resources, online content and promotional materials. We would also like to highlight stories from our community conversations.

Successful candidates will have:

  • Competency with video editing software, multimedia and social networking applications
  • Imagination‚ and the ability to follow through on those great ideas
  • Commitment to social justice issues
  • Strong aptitude for research, writing and storytelling
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Comfort working in an all-Apple office

In return, you will have a chance to work in an environment that values your contributions and will help you develop your professional skill set.

GIS mapping Internship

 

We need computer science and GIS majors to help us develop interactive maps on poverty, health and education in Alabama using 2010 Census Data. Interns must be familiar with ESRI ArcGIS software.

Our maps will highlight data from our 2010 datasheet showing the relationships between poverty, education and health statistics for each census tract and legislative district. These tools will be used to influence policymakers in decision-making, and voters and community members in learning more about the issues that affect our state.

We would ultimately like to develop interactive maps featuring personal stories from our community conversations.

If you are creative, smart and driven to use information technology to create social change, come work for APP!

To apply:

Email jobs@alabamapoverty.org with a cover letter, resume and copy of your transcript (unofficial copies are fine).