Education AmeriCorps
Requisition ID:
req41730 Job Title:
Education AmeriCorpsSector:
Youth ServicesEmployment Category:
Fixed TermEmployment Type:
Full-TimeOpen to Expatriates:
NoLocation:
Richmond, VA USA Job Description Background:
The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.
Scope of Service:
The Education AmeriCorps member will join the Youth Services team as they support newly arrived youth and young adult refugees and immigrants in their short and long-term personal, educational and career goals.
This position reports to the Youth Program Supervisor.
Responsibilities:
Assist with the planning, coordination, and leading of various activities, such as after school sessions, workshops on a variety of social-emotional learning topics, tutoring, job shadowing, and others as neededCoordinate program volunteersDocument attendance and related program informationProvide transportation to participants to attend group activities as neededProvide assessments to individuals enrolling in programAssess potential mentors and facilitate match making process for the youth mentoring programProvide follow-up support to clients and mentors to ensure ongoing participation and successResearch and provide career pathway information to participantsParticipate in all program meetings, development activities, and other meetings as needed Qualifications Demonstrated interest in education, working with youth, or social workStrong communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desiredDemonstrated experience working in a multicultural environmentProficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)Must have a valid drivers license and consistent access to reliable transportationMust be a US citizen or legal permanent residentMust be at least 18 years oldMust commit to one full term of service through August 31, 2024Must be high school graduates, GED recipients, working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service.
Must complete a National Service Criminal History checkPlease note this position is an AmeriCorps role where the living stipend is $28,800.
Upon completion of service, AmeriCorps member will be eligible for an education award of approx.
$7,395.
Proposed activities will be supported, in part, with federal funds from the AmeriCorps State program subgranted through the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Department of Social Services.
Activities are contingent upon funding availability and award from AmeriCorps.
Recommended Skills Assessments Coaching And Mentoring Communication Diversity Awareness English Microsoft Excel Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
req41730 Job Title:
Education AmeriCorpsSector:
Youth ServicesEmployment Category:
Fixed TermEmployment Type:
Full-TimeOpen to Expatriates:
NoLocation:
Richmond, VA USA Job Description Background:
The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.
Scope of Service:
The Education AmeriCorps member will join the Youth Services team as they support newly arrived youth and young adult refugees and immigrants in their short and long-term personal, educational and career goals.
This position reports to the Youth Program Supervisor.
Responsibilities:
Assist with the planning, coordination, and leading of various activities, such as after school sessions, workshops on a variety of social-emotional learning topics, tutoring, job shadowing, and others as neededCoordinate program volunteersDocument attendance and related program informationProvide transportation to participants to attend group activities as neededProvide assessments to individuals enrolling in programAssess potential mentors and facilitate match making process for the youth mentoring programProvide follow-up support to clients and mentors to ensure ongoing participation and successResearch and provide career pathway information to participantsParticipate in all program meetings, development activities, and other meetings as needed Qualifications Demonstrated interest in education, working with youth, or social workStrong communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desiredDemonstrated experience working in a multicultural environmentProficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)Must have a valid drivers license and consistent access to reliable transportationMust be a US citizen or legal permanent residentMust be at least 18 years oldMust commit to one full term of service through August 31, 2024Must be high school graduates, GED recipients, working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service.
Must complete a National Service Criminal History checkPlease note this position is an AmeriCorps role where the living stipend is $28,800.
Upon completion of service, AmeriCorps member will be eligible for an education award of approx.
$7,395.
Proposed activities will be supported, in part, with federal funds from the AmeriCorps State program subgranted through the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Department of Social Services.
Activities are contingent upon funding availability and award from AmeriCorps.
Recommended Skills Assessments Coaching And Mentoring Communication Diversity Awareness English Microsoft Excel Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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