AmeriCorps Opportunity in Tacoma!
Tacoma Community House (TCH) seeks an AmeriCorps member to work closely with the employment staff to develop and conduct work-readiness workshops for youth and adult participants. As part of the employment team, the AmeriCorps member will help participants with aspects of job search, education, and career planning.
The Employment Program Specialist will:
•assist adult and youth participants with on-line job search, resumes, and applications
•assist in the planning and execution of workshops on work-readiness and life skills
•assist with afterschool tutoring for refugee and immigrant youth
•mentor youth in the Career Pathways program
•assist with the recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers
Service term: September 1, 2012-July 15, 2013
Monthly Stipend: $1,125 per month
Education Award: $5,550 (to be received upon successful completion of the service term)
Health Insurance
Subsidized childcare (if qualified)
Qualifications:
•Ability to communicate effectively (orally and written) in English
•Ability to serve with and be sensitive to adults and youth of varying backgrounds, abilities, and cultures
•Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
•Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse groups of people
•Strong Pc skills with knowledge of Word and Excel
•Bachelor degree or at least 2 years of college and experience working with youth
Deadline to apply is Friday, July 6, 2012.
- Location: Tacoma, WA
- Compensation: $1,125 per month
- 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.
