Refugee Economic Empowerment AmeriCorps

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Job Description

Job Overview: The Economic Empowerment & Capacity Building AmeriCorps will support the development of Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) curriculum, Job Readiness Training (JRT), Financial Literacy Training, and other components of IRC Sacramento’s Adult Education programming. The member will work to improve the JRT and VESL curriculum by conducting a landscape assessment of Adult Education programming of IRC offices in Northern California to identify areas of overlap and/or gaps and opportunities for increased coordination and alignment of services. Finally, the member will support communications and event planning - including maintaining a participant database and a monthly newsletter. The member will also research and recommend ways to share relevant information with clients, coordinate trainings and workshops, and conduct community outreach.

Please submit your application here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=107202

And reach out to Brenley.Markowitz@rescue.org with any questions.

Major Responsibilities:

· Support Education Specialist in improving VESL and JRT curricula

· Coordinate trainings and workshops that will support IRC clients in reaching economic self-sufficiency

· Maintain participant database and support internal and external communications via newsletters and social media

· Track client progress in client database.

· Comply with all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency.

· Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

· Training or experience in adult education, workforce development or TESOL is preferred.

· Experience working with external partners and volunteers to accomplish tasks/goals.

· Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired.

· Experience working in a multicultural environment desirable.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

· Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident and authorized to work in the U.S.

· Must be at least 18 years old

· Must have a high school diploma or be willing to earn one while serving (undergraduate degree strongly preferred)

Americorps Benefits:

Benefits to the Americorps member:

· Housing option for $437 per month in Redwood City and San Francisco

· $16,000 stipend (paid out at $666 per pay period)

· $6,095 education stipend

· Free health insurance

· Food assistance

· Access to free day care

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement****: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity****: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer****: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Added 1 year ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: rescue.org