AmeriCorps Workers

AmeriCorps Workers for Youth Services

The Northwest Workforce Development Council, a private non-profit corporation, is seeking two AmeriCorps workers as Youth Resource Specialists in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Duties include: outreach and onsite orientations with area high schools, community based organizations, community/technical college partners and juvenile justice programs to introduce youth age 14 to 25 to WorkSource and its partners' training, employment and career services. Successful applicants must be between the ages of 18-25 years.

Position starts 10/2/06, and ends 8/17/07. 40-hour work week. Must be able to pass Washington State Patrol background check. AmeriCorps members serve full-time, for one year with varying work hours and receive a modest living allowance of $850 a month, health insurance, an education award of $4,725, and travel reimbursement.

If you are results-focused, enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment and want to be part of an organization that has an economic impact on the North Puget Sound region, submit your resume with cover letter and the names of at least one professional reference. Documents may be mailed (101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225), presented in person or emailed ([Click here for email]). The Council is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. A complete job description is available at 101 Prospect Street, Bellingham, or may be downloaded from www.nwboard.org. Recruitment closes on September 15, 2006.

Source - Bellingham Herald - Bellingham, WA
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