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Build up your community and your career as an AmeriCorps*VISTA
member at the Native American Youth and Family Center The Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA Family Center) is currently looking for eight new AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members. Diverse, creative and resourceful members are needed to help build capacity and discover new resources for the NAYA Early College Academy, and also to aid NAYA Family Center with our sustainability, financial capacity, community partnerships, youth services, volunteer recruitment and our employment and housing services. VISTAs are expected to commit to one full year of full-time service with no outside commitments. Members receive unique on-site and AmeriCorps group training, career development, health coverage, a volunteer living stipend ($398-$383 every other week), monthly Tri-Met bus passes and they are eligible for moving and childcare benefits. Upon successful completion, VISTAs may qualify to receive a $4725 educational award or a $1200 cash stipend. VISTAs who choose to receive the educational award may also receive student loan forbearance and interest reimbursement on qualified student loans. NAYA Family Center VISTA members will also be required to attend a limited number of evening and weekend events, such as the Youth and Elders Honoring Ceremony and the Winter Gathering. Open Positions (click the title to go to full position description): AmeriCorps*VISTA Education Specialist AmeriCorps*VISTA Youth Services Analyst AmeriCorps*VISTA Housing/Employment Resource Analyst AmeriCorps*VISTA Volunteer Program Specialist AmeriCorps*VISTA Resource and Sustainability Specialist AmeriCorps*VISTA Community Partnership Specialist AmeriCorps*VISTA Civic Engagement Specialist AmeriCorps*VISTA Financial/HR Systems Analyst To Apply: Submit an AmeriCorps application online by visiting http://my.americorps.gov and clicking on the “Apply to serve” link. Or request a paper application by contacting NAYA Family Center. Applicants are also required to submit a resume and cover letter. Documents in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe PDF format may be emailed to Mark Wilson (markw@nayapdx.org). Additionally, paper resumes, cover letters or applications can be mailed to: Mark Wilson, AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader
Recruitment for 2008 has closed, but recruitment is ongoing for 2009. Please specify the position(s) that you are applying for. Applicants are responsible for contacting NAYA Family Center to assure that their applications were received. All positions at NAYA Family Center are subject to a criminal background check. Please note that a conviction alone will not bar you from employment at the NAYA Family Center. Each conviction will be reviewed with respect to the offense, circumstances, and position for which you apply. Native American Youth and Family Center 5135 NE Columbia Blvd. Portland, OR 97218 Or submit by fax: 503-288-1260 |
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