Workforce Development Mentor - AmeriCorps

* This is a paid Volunteer position hosted at Skookum through the AmeriCorps Program. Applicants that apply through the Skookum career page and are selected for this position will be required to complete an AmeriCorps application and be hired as a member through the AmeriCorps program. To view this posting on the AmeriCorps website and for more information, please visit https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=122513

Location: Spokane, Washington

Type: Full Time, Temporary Volunteer

Compensation: $3,561.90 Monthly Stipend

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm (Flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs. This is an in-person position.)

As a Workforce Development Mentor - AmeriCorps Volunteer, you'll... help connect employees with resources to reduce the barriers they experience and will help with job mentoring to become financially independent. The member will be supporting employees with intense job support and assisting with barriers such as food insecurity, job qualities, professionalism, and hygiene.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Write curriculum and teach classes in Life Skills, Financial Skills, and Self-Care.

• Mentor employees at our commercial services warehouse and various federal facilities in Spokane, and on Fairchild Air Force Base.

• Find, build, and maintain at least four employer connections during service term.

You'd make an excellent Workforce Development Mentor - AmeriCorps Volunteer if you:

• Consider yourself a people person.

• Love working on collaborative teams.

• Are dedicated to internal and external customer service.

• Take pride in your work.

• Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work.

AmeriCorps Program Benefits include:

• Monthly Stipend.

• Basic Health Insurance Coverage.

• Professional Development Training.

• 24/7 Professional counseling and support services (EAP).

• Childcare assistance if eligible.

• Worker's compensation coverage.

• Up to $7,395 Education award upon successful completion of service.

Summary of desired skills and experience for the Skookum Workforce Development Mentor - AmeriCorps Volunteer:

• No previous experience required.

• Teamwork, Computers/Technology, Teaching/Tutoring skills preferred.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

An AmeriCorps application is required (may include a resume). Visit the AmeriCorps website at https://www.americorps.gov/join to apply on-line.

AmeriCorps is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

This position is not employed by Skookum.