Join our team through AmeriCorps

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Are you interested in making a real difference in your community? Are you looking to build skills and networks to help launch your first (or second) career?  Would you like to see the impact of national service up close and personal?
 
When you join AmeriCorps, you use your energy, ideals, and talents to help others. Plus, you’ll earn money for education, learn to be a leader, and gain real job skills.
 

 

Harvesters’ AmeriCorps members educate, engage and empower the community around food insecurity, because together we CAN solve hunger. Harvesters’ culture is team-oriented and we value the contributions which AmeriCorps members have made to the organization since 2005. We provide the training, resources and support for members to successfully carry out their service activities.

AmeriCorps Community Engagement Specialists will create and build relationships with a diverse network of supporters by engaging them in a range of opportunities to give food, give time, and give voice. 
Service Sites: 3 FT positions in Kansas City, 2 FT positions in Topeka. Service schedule is primarily Tuesday – Saturday with one weeknight evening (8 p.m.), including some required and optional service activities on designated weekends. 
 
AmeriCorps Community Outreach Specialists will educate and assist people in applying for SNAP, the Supplemental Food Assistance Program formerly known as “food stamps”.
Service Sites: 4 FT positions in Kansas City. Service schedule is primarily Monday – Friday, including some required and optional service activities on designated weekends.
 
AmeriCorps Community Resource Specialist will work with up to 10 food pantries to increase client access to nutritious food assistance resources, focusing on rural and underserved portions of our Kansas service area.    
Service Sites: 1 FT position, location TBD. Service schedule is primarily Monday – Friday, including some required and optional service activities on designated weekends.
 
Benefits:           

• Bi-weekly living allowance ($485.77, pretax).
• Free individual health insurance coverage.
• Childcare assistance and student loan forbearance for qualified individuals.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Up to two weeks of time off from scheduled service.
• After successfully completing the service term, Segal Education Award of $5,815 (members who are 55 and older can transfer the Award).

 

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have Permanent Resident Alien status.
• Some college credits and verifiable work history, with preference for college degree.
• May be required to lift up to 30 lbs on a recurring basis.
• Must have valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation, and pass the required national criminal background checks and drug screen prior to starting.
• If selected, must be able to commit to a full-time (40 hours per week) service term starting on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 and ending on July 31, 2018.