AMERICORPS

Central Arkansas - Part Time

 

DO YOU…ARE YOU...WILL YOU... 


Do you have the heart for service?

Do you want to make a difference?

Are you looking for new, exciting, and meaningful ways to serve your community?

Are you ready to be the change you want to see?

Will you say Yes to the mission? 


As an AmeriCorps member serving with Every Arkansan/Arkansas Dream Center, you will be given a service opportunity that may align with your passions... OR help you discover them! 


Join our team. Find your place. Make a difference. 



POSITIONS AVAILABLE

AmeriCorps Tutoring and After-School Team Member (Half-Time 675 hours): Team Members to serve as Tutors and Food Coordinators who are committed to serving children in our Dream Center Kids After School program through educational development, Monday - Friday 1pm-6pm; and provide assistance to Program leads. Members will be based out of two of our stationary facilities, where they will provide a safe, fun environment where our children can improve their grades, expand their minds, and be provided a healthy snack and meal.

Apply Here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=106044 

AmeriCorps Food For Good Mobile Coordinator and After-School Team Member (Half-Time 675 hours): Team Members will serve as Food for Good Coordinators who are committed to serving nutritious meals to the children in our After School Mobile program every weekday throughout the school year from 1pm-6pm.  Food for Good Mobile Team Members will serve out of our North Little Rock central office to assist with meal service, assist Program leads in managing fun activities for the kids, and provide a safe, fun environment in 20 communities.

Apply Here: https://americorps.equalheart.org/hiring.html 

REQUIREMENTS

  •  At least be 17 years old 

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

  • Pass criminal background checks via Truescreen and Fieldprint

  • High School, GED, or higher diploma

  • Certified in Tutoring Reading, Math, or other subjects (desired but not required)**

  • Must be able to lift 20-30 lbs

  • Must have their own reliable vehicle for transportation  

  • Must be passionate about working with children, building relationships, being a team player and serving the community 

  • Organizational experience

  • Creative, self-starter, critical thinker, and problem solver

  • Be adaptable and flexible

BENEFITS

  • Earn a reasonable Living allowance broken down into bi-weekly amounts 

  • End of term education award that can be used on any education related costs, including student loans, tuition, books, room and board, etc. 

  • Service Experience 

  • Networking and Opportunities for Future Job Placement 

  • Developmental Training

  • Gaining experience and skills in food service, safety, conflict resolution, non-profit experience, networking, youth development, team work, and relationship building within the community 

  • Working with a dynamic team that is passionate for the mission