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​Apply to Become a RISE AmeriCorps Member

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EMBARC's RISE AmeriCorps Program is searching for service-minded individuals to serve diverse refugee communities in Iowa. You will work with community agencies to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate education, referrals, outreach, and direct services to refugee families in need. 
Looking for candidates that have a(n):
  • Interest and respect for different cultures with a commitment to social justice.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English. Ability to communicate in a language of one of Iowa’s refugee communities is a plus, but not required
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
  • Ability 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

Spring/Summer 2021 RISE AmeriCorps Start Dates:
     May 17, 2021
     June 14, 2021

Service Types:
  • Half Time: 24 weeks / 37.5 hours per week
  • Quarter Time: ​20 weeks / 22.5 hours per week
  • Minimum Time: 10 weeks / 30 hours per week​
Positions available statewide:
  • Des Moines
  • Cedar Rapids
  • Waterloo
  • Sioux City
  • Iowa City
  • Marshalltown
  • Ottumwa
  • Storm Lake
  • Columbus Junction
Open Positions
General RISE Member
  • Various Part time positions available
  • Start Date: May 17 or June 14
  • Term Length: Varies
  • Position Description

Impact Specialist
  • Part time, 37.5 hours per week
  • Start Date: May 17, 2021
  • Term Length: 24 weeks
  • Position Description
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2020 - 2021 RISE AmeriCorps Member Benefits
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EMBARC | RISE AmeriCorps Program

2309 Euclid Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50310

​515-286-3783
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