This rewarding position will:

• Act as a resource to our new hires to address certain barriers to continued employment such as transportation or childcare issues.
• Serve as a mentor to new hires to facilitate their transition to employment.
• Conduct group programs to enhance the professional development of staff.
• Research potential grant opportunities for continuing education opportunities for staff. 

  Compensation

  In AmeriCorps, Members receive a Living Allowance as compensation for their service.

  • Graduate students receive $3,500 per year of half time service in assisting with "aging in place" (900 flexible hours).
  • Retirees receive living allowances of $4,700 per year of half time service in volunteer recruitment or staff training (900 flexible hours).
  Members will also receive an education award of $2,362.50 after their service obligation is complete.  

  Requirements

  Applicants must:

  •  Have a high school diploma or equivalent,
  •  Be 18 years of age or older,
  •  Be an American Citizen/Permanent Resident,
  •  Be able to devote 900 flexible hours over the next year toward service (tantamount to a half-time position),
  •  Have not been convicted of a criminal offense (all potential members are required to undergo a criminal background check), and
  •  Have or be willing to get certain required immunizations.