AmeriCorps Position Available Immediately - Please Forward!
This is a great program. One of my Ward 8 mentees was recently accepted into the Public Allies program and he is doing awesome and enjoying his nonprofit work. Please forward, college degree NOT required.
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Public Allies DC has an opening for one new AmeriCorps member, for a mid-November 2011 through July 2012 term of service. Public Allies believes that the leadership we need to solve our most pressing community problems is all around us. Public Allies advances new leadership to strengthen communities, nonprofits, and civic participation.
The open Public Allies AmeriCorps member position entails a full-time service commitment:
- Apprenticing four days per week at a nonprofit that partners with youth serving organizations, to help build their leadership, operations and communications capacities.
- Leadership and professional development training among a diverse cohort of young leaders, on Fridays, at retreats, and through special events.
- Participation in an asset-focused team service project.
The living allowance is $16,000 for a ten month term of service, and is paid as a stipend of $1600 per month. Health insurance, student loan deferment and child care assistance are available. Upon successful completion of the program, AmeriCorps graduates are eligible for a $5,350 education award.
This Ally position calls for
...Eagerness to join a dynamic team of leaders who care about their impact...Experience writing and communicating in professional settings, in community settings, and for online media...Interest in working with, and learning more about, nonprofits...Desire to support the well-being of children and their families...Willingness to learn...a lot...Passion for making a difference in the DMV
If you are interested, contact Public Allies DC immediately for further information about applying. We are reviewing candidates on a rolling basis, and will select finalists in the next few days.
Public Allies DC
Sincerely,
Malkia
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Malkia K. Lydia, Program Manager
Public Allies DC
1875 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
direct: 202 729 8016
Public Allies DC
1875 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
direct: 202 729 8016
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