It's actually been a while since I've gotten the call, but I am officially employed. And I couldn't ask for a more amazing opportunity! Starting August 30th, I will be working as an Development Associate with Up2Us, a youth-based sports program operating nationally. Up2Us is part of the AmeriCorps VISTA program, which is the nation's public service organization.
About the job:
It's a basic 9-5 Monday through Friday job. The staff in the New York office is small--around 8 or 9 people. Their offices are located 39th St. and 8th Ave, basically in the heart of mid-town.
As a part of development, a major task of mine will be grant-writing. One of Up2Us' big supporters is Nike--cool eh? Grant-writing meshes my education pretty perfectly, and it will be a great opportunity to start on the financial arts path. A dance company is nothing without corporate and big-time grants. Being able to write grants is incredibly important to any organization in the arts field. So...bring it on!!
As for "financial independence"--it will be tough this year. VISTA operates through the federal government, so the living stipend is very modest. I've calculated living costs vs. disposable income--and it is enough to live on. But not much more. I'm really not expecting much though. I'm extremely lucky to have what I have...especially when the unemployment rate is teetering on the 8.5 mark. Plus think about the experience I'll have obtained a year from now.
For more information about Up2Us, visit www.up2us.org
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