13 - AmeriCorps Members - Red Lake AmeriCorps (Service to New Scholars)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

13 - AmeriCorps Members

Red Lake AmeriCorps (Service to New Scholars)

OPEN: July 13, 2017

CLOSING: July 27, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

The goal is to provide school readiness to preschoolers at the Red Lake Head Start Programs; Red Lake, Ponemah, St. Mary's, and Immersion Pre-school. Also to provide a meaningful experience of services for the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. Reports to AmeriCorp Director, members will receive a bi-weekly stipend.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be present and ready to work as needed to meet obligations

• Recognizing situations requiring more effort, taking the initiative to perform these tasks, and satisfying responsibilities in a timely manner

• Capable of managing multiple duties while determining proper priorities and keeping tasks in perspective and balance

• Responsive to organizational and individual needs while demonstrating strong performance standards

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• 18 years of age

• GED/High School Diploma or able to obtain by completion of program

• Strong writing and speaking skills

• Employment contingent upon passing alcohol/drug test and background check

• MUST BE WILLING TO COMMIT TO A YEAR OF SERVICE.

TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas accepted at the Government Center – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847.

For more information contact Laurie May @ AmeriCorp/Headstart @ 679-3329 ext: 1405.