Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in the community? Do you want to gain new skills and experiences? Are you passionate about empowering people to prepare for and recover from disasters and emergencies?
The American Red Cross, Western Washington Chapters is seeking 20 enthusiastic individuals to serve as full-time AmeriCorps Team members from September 1, 2012 through July 15, 2013 in the following positions:
Communications Outreach Coordinator (2 positions- Seattle, Tacoma)
Community Disaster Education Educator (3 positions-Bremerton, Seattle, Tacoma)
Emergency Services Client Services Coordinator (3 positions-Bremerton, Tacoma, Olympia)
Emergency Services Service to Armed Forces (SAF) Support (1 position-Tacoma)
Emergency Services Training Coordinator (1 position-Olympia)
International Services Coordinator (1 position-Seattle)
Language Bank Coordinator (1 position-Seattle)
Organization & Neighborhood Program Educator (1 position in Seattle)
Volunteer Services Programs & Group Coordinator (2 positions-Seattle, Tacoma)
Volunteer Services Recruitment & Intake Coordinator (2 positions-Seattle, Tacoma)
Volunteer Services Systems Specialist (1 position-Seattle)
Youth Services Specialist (2 positions-Seattle)
For full position descriptions, please visit our website at www.seattleredcross.org.
BENEFITS:
• Gain experience from a nationally and internationally-respected organization for school, a future job or new career;
• Receive extensive training;
• Receive a $5,550 AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of service;
• Earn a modest living allowance of $1,125/month;
• Basic Health Insurance while in service;
• Defer student loans while in service.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Commit to serve full-time for 10 1/2 months (September 1, 2012 - July 15, 2013)
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Have a valid Driver's License & clean driving record
• Pass background checks
Members should also be comfortable working with a wide variety of people from all walks of life and backgrounds, and respect the Red Cross principles of neutrality and impartiality.
TO APPLY:
To apply on-line, go to https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/publicRequestSearch.do.
1. Enter Project Type -- AmeriCorps State/National
2. Enter State -- Washington
3. Enter Program Name -- American Red Cross, Western WA
4. Click on position(s) you are interested in.
- Compensation: $5,550 AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of service; living
- This is at a non-profit organization.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
