[Peace] Seeking Applicants for Outreach & Media Training Positions at the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center

[Danielle Chynoweth]

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The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center (UCIMC) is seeking applicants
for two full time positions in Outreach/Development and Media Training for
July 2008-July 2009.

----> *Contact the UCIMC by April 24th* *with your interest:
finance at ucimc.org.*
----> Deadline to finish the application process is May 1st.

The positions are through the AmeriCorps CTC*VISTA program, a domestic
"PeaceCorps" focused on developing media and technology programs in U.S. non
profits.  Self-initiative, flexibility and organizational skills are a
must.

Stipend and benefits amount to about $1800 per month: $11,000 stipend,
$4,725 student loan payment or $1,200 stipend at end of service, student
loan deferment, health benefits and prescription drug coverage, food stamps,
transportation (bus pass and bicycle).

Applications must be 18 or older.  VISTA members are not allowed to have
outside employment or be in school while in the program.  One full year of
service in the program required. Read more: http://ctcvista.org/apply/vista

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ABOUT UCIMC
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The UCIMC is a grassroots organization committed to using media production
and distribution as tools for promoting social and economic justice.
Emphasizing underrepresented voices and perspectives, we empower people to
"become the media" by providing democratic access to available technologies
and information.  The UCIMC owns and operates a Community Media and Arts
Center housed in the historic downtown post office building in Urbana,
Illinois.

The UCIMC includes a radio station, media production studios, a performance
venue, gallery, art studios, a library, public access computer labs, bike
repair center, and meeting spaces.  The UCIMC runs a 24/7 low power radio
station, publishes a monthly newspaper, operates a daily website, and hosts
numerous community listservs.   Read more: www.ucimc.org.<http://www.ucimc.org>

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OUTREACH OPENING
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The VISTA Outreach & Development Advisor will create systems to build
memberships and partnerships and to support financial planning for the the
UCIMC.   A particular focus will be strengthening the network of
relationships and mutual support between the UCIMC and grassroots
organizations working on educational, health care, housing, and criminal
justice reform.

Successful applicants have:
- The ability to communicate with diverse groups of people.
- Strong writing, speaking, and organizing skills.
- Experience with web-based campaigns, spreadsheets, email lists, and other
netroots outreach techniques (preferred)
- Experience working with non-profit and volunteer-based organizations and
programs (preferred)

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MEDIA TRAINING OPENING
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The VISTA Media Training Advisor will be to help build the capacity of the
UCIMC to train underserved populations in media production and digital
communications.  This project will include evaluating and enhancing the
media production infrastructure of the UCIMC,  developing "train the
trainer" programs, and creating training materials.

Successful applicants have:
- Patience, strong communication skills, and an interest in teaching others.
- Basic audio/video production abilities, especially with handheld recording
devices.
- Experience with working at radio stations and/or producing radio programs
preferred.
- Experience with open-source production software such as Audacity, Ubuntu
Studio, JACK, GIMP, and Kino preferred but not necessary.
- Graphic design skills preferred.

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HOW TO APPLY
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Please send a statement of interest to finance at ucimc.org.  We will then
contact you for a phone interview.  If you are selected by the UCIMC, you
will then need to complete an application through CTC VISTA.

Inquiries are due to the UCIMC by Thursday, April 24th.
You must complete the application process by May 1st.
Work begins July 1, 2008.
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