What are the responsibilities and job description for the RIVA AmeriCorps Capacity Navigator position at RIVA (Refugee and Immigrant Voices in Action)?
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ABOUT US
RIVA (Refugee and Immigrant Voices in Action) leverages the power of community
by training emerging leaders from refugee and immigrant communities to become
work-readiness trainers. RIVA leaders connect and support fellow refugees with
education, jobs and services to increase economic opportunities for refugees and
economic growth to Iowa.
ABOUT THE ROLE
MORE info here https://www.rivaiowa.org/apply/#positions
RIVA AmeriCorps Program is searching for service-minded individuals to serve
diverse refugee and immigrant communities in Iowa. You will work with community
agencies to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate education, referrals,
outreach, and direct services to refugee and immigrant families in need.
Looking for candidates that have a(n):
- Interest in and respect for different cultures with a commitment to social justice
- Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to communicate in a language of one of Iowa’s refugee communities is a plus, but not required
- Ability and willingness to serve flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
- Ability to use or learn to use a computer for e-mail communication, online reporting (monthly time reports, quarterly impact data), and preparing monthly success stories/reflections
- Experience training or teaching adults, preferably across racial, cultural, class, and gender differences is a plus
FALL TERM LENGTH / POSITION TYPE
- Half Time (50 weeks) $12,000 PLUS $3,697.5 Education Award
Start dates are
- October 13, 2025
- November 10, 2025
SERVICE SCHEDULE
This position requires serving Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am
and 5 pm with occasional weekends and evenings required for special events. Sick or
personal days are allowed, but members lose possible days to earn the required
number of hours needed to successfully complete the term of service. There are
additional benefits offered if the member has a compelling personal circumstance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
RIVA AmeriCorps Program Activities
- Participate in RIVA Program-specific training from RIVA staff and other partnering organizations
- Attend scheduled RIVA AmeriCorps training throughout the year such as Orientation, Member Monthly Calls, and Life After AmeriCorps training
- Communicate and serve with a diverse team of staff, AmeriCorps members, volunteers, partner families, and community members.
- Collect and maintain accurate and consistent data daily through RIVA Impact Data Sheet, and use this data to complete the RIVA AmeriCorps program’s monthly reports every Friday for services
administered and retrospective surveys completed
- Engage in additional allowable activities that support the AmeriCorps
program design and which help the program meet its goals as
outlined in the approved AmeriCorps application. In no circumstance
members will be asked or allowed to perform prohibited activities.
Site Specific Member Service Activities
- Provide job readiness training to clients using the Northstar curriculum.
- Assist with accurate data collection and provide peer support and troubleshooting for Northstar and RIVA tools.
- Facilitate community organizing and volunteer recruitment and management.
- Collect site-specific stories, photos, and videos to highlight member and client success.
- Create and submit weekly content for RIVA platforms and monthly host site reports.
- Co-organize community events such as MLK Day of Service, AmeriCorps Week, and a local summer Job Fair Recruit and manage volunteers for events, ensuring compliance with AmeriCorps guidelines.
- Create promotional materials including a host site video and a program sustainability binder.
- Support the RIVA Voice for Health Campaign by providing culturally and linguistically appropriate health education Provide member-centered feedback and peer-to-peer support to strengthen program growth
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be high school graduate, GED recipient, working on attaining a diploma or GED during term of service
- At least 17 years of age at the commencement of service
- Citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
- Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check
BENEFITS
- Education Award received upon successful completion of their term of service.
- Living Allowance
- Health care, if applicable
- Childcare coverage if the member qualifies
- Student loan forbearance for eligible loans
- Arabic, French, Swahili, or Spanish proficiency is a plus
APPLY HERE https://www.rivaiowa.org/apply/#positions
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
