Community Justice Advocate - AmeriCorps : Job Details

Community Justice Advocate The AmeriCorps Community Justice Advocate will support the growing efforts of JOSHUA (Justice Organization Sharing Hope and United for Action) through the active social justice campaigns. This role aids in building awareness, empowering communities, and advancing solutions to disparities caused by systemic barriers. Assist the team with addressing these barriers which are rooted in systemic injustice: poverty, incarceration, racism, housing instability, and lack of access to resources. The member will have the support of two staff members at JOSHUA as well as a board of directors and three active task forces. Member Duties : Engage the community through attendance to JOSHUA meetings and events as well as networking opportunities; Create and implement a plan to aid the growth of JOSHUA's media assistance through creative technology efforts, i.e. videography, TikTok; Assist with fundraising efforts on the planning team; Support task force initiatives by aiding with upcoming events. Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Training , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible . Terms : Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Ex-Offender Reentry , Education , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach . Skills : Leadership , Counseling , Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Education , Communications , Conflict Resolution .