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Position Title: VITA Support Specialist | Host Site: United Way of South Central MI: Kalamazoo |
Position Type: Full-time, 1700 hrs, 38-40 hrs/week | Site Supervisor: Cheri Puryear |
Dates of Service: September 9, 2024 – August 15, 2025 | Stipend: $26,000 |
CEDAM’s AmeriCorps Information: CEDAM’s AmeriCorps program connects local and statewide agencies to meet neighbors’ critical needs. Members create community, build capacity and serve neighbors across Michigan. Our AmeriCorps program advances equity for Michiganders in two key ways 1. Cultivating the next generation of leaders in the community economic development field and 2. Supporting economic inclusion for Michiganders.
Organizational Information: United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI) gathers the power of three legacy organizations—Capital Area United Way, United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, and United Way of Jackson County—to mobilize financial and volunteer resources, partners, and voices, creating equitable and lasting change for the most vulnerable people in our communities.
Our vision: Strong, caring communities where every person is valued, thriving, and connected for the common good.
Our path: Our work lifts our local communities by reducing racial and economic disparities; addressing the needs of ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households in financial stability, education, health, and basic needs; and creating opportunities for every person to reach their full potential.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
UWSCMI is committed to dismantling systemic inequities that continue to cause harm for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA ) people, women, and people with disabilities. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. Together, we will continue to build capacity and accountability into our policies, practices, and partnerships.
Role and Responsibilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Compensation:
Members will receive a living allowance of $26,000 distributed in even increments, bi-weekly. Members will receive student loan forbearance for qualified loans, health care package, childcare assistance upon eligibility, and continual professional development. Upon successful completion of service an education award in the amount of $7,395 will be issued. Members will serve 1,700 hours for the term = 40 hours/week. CEDAM’s AmeriCorps Program is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made for interview/service as needed. All interested candidates must be available to spend 40 hours in training the week of September 9.
Full Time
Elementary & Secondary Education
$68k-85k (estimate)
06/12/2024
08/11/2024
cedam.info
NEW WESTMINSTER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
25 - 50
1998
PHIL COOKSON
<$5M
Elementary & Secondary Education