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​Apply to Become a RISE AmeriCorps Member
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
Fall 2020 RISE AmeriCorps Service Terms:
     September 21, 2020 - August 21, 2021
     October 19, 2020 - September 18, 2021

Service Types:
  • Full Time: 48 weeks / 40 hours per week
  • Half Time (2 options)
    • ​24 weeks / 40 hours per week
    • 48 weeks / 20 hours per week​
  • Quarter Time ​(2 options)
    • ​24 weeks / 20 hours per week
    • 48 weeks / 10 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
  • Full time and Part time positions available
  • Start Date: October 19, 2020
  • Term Length: Varies
  • Position Description

Impact Specialist
  • Full time, 40 hours per week
  • Start Date: October 19, 2020
  • Term Length: 11 months 
  • Position Description

​Youth Program Coordinator
  • Full time, 40 hours per week
  • Start Date: October 19, 2020
  • Term Length: 11 months 
  • Position Description
2020 - 2021 RISE AmeriCorps Member Benefits