Citizen Action AmeriCorps Member at Hands On Miami

AmeriCorps is a federally funded program, often referred to as the domestic Peace Corps.   AmeriCorps offers candidates the opportunity for service in a  full time positions at nonprofit organizations like Hands On Miami. AmeriCorps members support a broad range of local service programs that engage thousands of Americans in service to meet critical community needs. Hands On Miami is seeking full-time AmeriCorps members to serve the Miami-Dade community to mobilize volunteers provide  direct service to the community.  AmeriCorps offers a living allowance, equivalent to $15,000 annually, plus health insurance.  This is a weekly stipend paid out twice per month during the time of service.  Members are also eligible for an educational award of $4,725 upon successfully completing their year of service.

 Hands On Miami (HOM) is a non-profit organization whose mission is "Building community by engaging people in volunteer service." HOM manages approximately 85 hands-on group volunteer projects a month serving children, adults, seniors, the environment, the hungry and homeless and more. For more information, visit www.HandsOnMiami.org.

 Responsibilities

·         Research, develop, manage and lead volunteer projects and initiatives that address a wide range of social issues.

·         Manage and develop relationships with local community service organizations and identify how they can benefit from volunteer service.

·         Collaborate with organizations to recruit and mobilize volunteers, including corporations, families, youth and diverse ethnic groups.

·         Conduct orientations, train Volunteer Leaders and provide ongoing support to volunteers and agency partners.

·         Create resource materials and training sessions for agency staff, volunteers and Volunteer Leaders

Qualifications

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills (including via phone and e-mail) and capable of working effectively with a wide range of people.

·         Ability to take initiative, be self-directed and work effectively both independently and as a member of a team

·         Demonstrated commitment to community service and familiarity with community needs (prior volunteer management experience helpful)

·         Superior organizational skills, including an attention to detail, the ability to manage many projects simultaneously and to set priorities

·         Willingness to learn how to plan all aspects of physical renovation projects, including painting and landscaping

·         Ability to perform physical labor as needed during preparation for and completion of projects and able to lift up to 30 pounds

·         Proficient use of information technology, including Microsoft Office Applications

·         Fluency in Spanish or Haitian Creole (desired)

·         Four-year college degree (preferred)

·         Ability to make a one-year commitment to AmeriCorps and Hands on Miami.  Service Term is September 1, 2007-August 31, 2008

·         Personal means of transportation strongly preferred, but not required

·         Background check is required.

Contact Information:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Becky Custer, Program Development and AmeriCorps Manager, at becky@handsonmiami.org. 

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