Community & Support Liaison/Public Ally
This is a 9 month Americorps service position as a Community and Support Liaison at a non-profit that provides direct service to the community including career and financial counseling, education and training and access to income support. This is a Public Allies opportunity that requires a 50 hour/week commitment and includes a leadership development training program and a team service project. For more information on Public Allies, please visit www.publicallies.org.
Responsibilities
Organizing community outreach activities such as workshops and presentations on issues relevant to the community residents needs.
Working with the Program Director to access area residents that need core services provided with the agency.
Identifying employment opportunities for the programs job develops
Providing coaching to the job developers on job related skill sets and resume development
Support for other projects and administrative functions as needed
Benefits
A monthly stipend of $1,600
Health Insurance and Childcare Assistance
An Education Award of $4,725
An opportunity to become a part of an Alumni Network that is 3,000+ strong.
Requirements
A demonstrated passion for community service
Proficient writing skills and the ability to produce documents free of grammar and spelling errors
Highly proficient in MS Word, Outlook and internet with basic proficiency in MS Excel
Ability to create resumes and other professional documents
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Previous professional experience (volunteer, part-time job etc.) a huge plus
Comfortable interacting with a diverse group of people in a variety of settings including parents, clients, community leaders and educators
Ability to lead basic job skills classes for clients and parents
Pro-active, solutions oriented and polished interpersonal skills
Solid research skills with the confidence to find resources for our clients
Is comfortable travelling around Chicago independently
Additional Qualifications
Must be a high school graduate or has obtained his/her GED
Fluent in written and spoken English
Must be legal to work in the United States
18 to 30 year olds are strongly encouraged to apply
The application is available at www.publicallies.org. Please send the full application packet (application form, cover letter and resume) to applychi@publicallies.org or fax it to 312.422.7776 no later than November 16, 2009. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Compensation: $1,600/month, $4,725 Education Award, Healthcare & Childcare Assistance
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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