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Required Qualifications for all positions:
Motivated and flexible
Committed to making worthwhile impacts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong sense of customer service and upbeat personality
Experience and education in areas related to position of interest
Demonstrable critical thinking, planning and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently--and as a member of a team
Proficiency with Microsoft Word; other technology skills specific to positions
Ability to focus on measurable results while incorporating continuous improvement
The Placement Process includes:
1) Completion of an on-line application (see http://www.americorps.org >AmeriCorps*VISTA > Join Now > Apply Now or https://recruit.cns.gov/index.asp > Apply Now), submission of a cover letter, and current resume
2) Our ability to conduct reference checks, telephone interviews and personal interviews
3) Your agreement to a waiver of confidentiality and general background check
AmeirCorps Benefits
Two Multi-day Trainings in Washington DC focusing on AmeriCorps*VISTA History and Culture (mandatory for all Entrepreneur Corps members)
AmeriCorps*VISTA Health & Optional Life Insurance
$720 per Month Subsistence Living Allowance
Preferential Treatment for Federal Jobs
Choice of $1200 End-of-Service Stipend or $4725 Educational Award upon completion of one-year service.
Relocation Allowances
Benefits for In-House SNEDA positions
Individualized Computer Skills Training offered by Humanix Corporation ($99 per 20 hours; underwritten by SNEDA for positions located at SNEDA)
“Bridges to Employment” evenings or week-long classes offered by SNAP (oriented to “life after AmeriCorps*VISTA”; also available--Humanix job readiness training)
Personal Development Plan (up to 2 days per month focusing on professional development related to current tasks and future plans; consultations with mentor)
Plan Your Own Business (use the business support resources of the Spokane community to help develop your business plan for start up after Entrepreneur Corps service)
On-site Orientations (coordinated by host organizations, Spokane’s economic development community, area university personnel and SNEDA)
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