What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Enchanted Circle Corps (ECC) - AmeriCorps Member position at DreamTree Project?
Enchanted Circle Corps – Community Engagement Positions
For a detailed Job Description and to apply please visit:
https://www.dreamtreeproject.org/ecc
Summary:
Enchanted Circle Corps AmeriCorps Members will perform direct outreach through community engagement and helping community members access services in Taos County and along the Enchanted Circle. They will connect underserved populations to nonprofit programs and services that will improve residents’ quality of life and allow for a higher standard of living.
The goal of the Program is to increase the number of community members accessing services and increase the number of community members receiving more frequent services.
ECC Expectations:
- Commitment to the concept of community service
- Appreciation and willingness to collaborate with multiple partners
- Sensitivity to and awareness of cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served, and of the AmeriCorps Members
Description of Activities:
- Table at community events
- Participate in community meetings and act as a liaison with other organizations to strengthen community resource access
- Provide presentations as needed
- Help to create, and circulate, flyers, social media, public service announcements, etc.
- Participate in infrastructure building to benefit and connect resources and the community
- Assist in enrolling individuals into services
- Assist AmeriCorps ECC Members and staff in programming and activities
- Train and assist volunteers
- Attend training and events throughout the service term
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Communication skills; virtual and in-person communication is anticipated
- Problem solving skills with the ability to adapt and provide flexible and creative solutions to challenges
- Sincere willingness to engage community members and share information on available services and resources
- Flexibility to work with a diverse group of individuals working at different sites and in various sectors of supportive services
- Ability to focus on current tasks and follow through to completion
- Communication skills in order to consistently update: supervisor, staff, community groups, community members, and local providers
- Moderate technology literacy to include: use of a computer, correspondence and communication via email, use of an online calendar (such as Google) and submit documents online (like timesheets)
Education and Experience:
- No requirements
Additional Requirements:
- ECC participants must be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of service; there is no maximum age limit
- Criminal record and background check and clearance
- Ability to keep confidentiality issues with respect to community members, clients, staff, and other ECC or AmeriCorps Members
- Documentation of citizenship: must be a US citizen, a national, or a lawfully permanent resident alien of the United States
Term of Service and Time Requirements:
3 to 11 month terms (with ability to reapply) for the following hourly ranges:
- Full Time (serving 32-36 hours per week)
- Three Quarter Time (serving 23 - 26 hours per week)
- Half Time (serving 16-19 hours per week)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $281.25 - $531.25 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $281 - $531
