Posted: May 20, 2009

Have fun, educate, and aid in the rebuilding of a new and better New Orleans all while earning money for school!! Literacy AmeriCorps New Orleans has full time openings beginning in September 2009 and ending August 2010. The greater New Orleans area suffers from low literacy levels that severely affect both the economic development of the region and the quality of life of its residents. The objective of these positions is to assist literacy providers in promoting individual opportunity and community well-being. We need your help, enthusiasm, dedication, and heart to help get things done here in New Orleans!

Duties:
• Provide instructional and tutorial support for adults in literacy, GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), Children’s/youth literacy, Adult Basic Education (ABE), and/or family literacy programs.
• Participate in all Literacy AmeriCorps member development meetings and training opportunities
• Participate monthly in service projects with other AmeriCorps team members
• Other duties pertaining to Literacy AmeriCorps goals as assigned

Qualifications:
• Ability to work with a team and independently
• Demonstrated interest in literacy, adult education, and community service
• Ability to work well with diverse populations
• Creativity, commitment, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Literacy education experience helpful, though not required
• Must be at least 17 years of age, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Excellent computer skills including word processing and database experience
• GED or high school diploma by end of program year

Benefits:
Literacy*AmeriCorps members will commit 11 months of their lives (September 2009 – August 2010) to serving in the program. Full-time memebrs commit to serve 1725 hours and work an average of at least 35-40 hours per week. Members will receive a living allowance of $1009 a month, health care benefits, as well as professional and personal development trainings during their year of service. Members who complete their service are eligible for an education award of $4725.(Please note that all figures are before taxes)

Application Process:
• Visit the “Literacy AmeriCorps – How to Join” section of our website at www.literacygno.org to find our more about our program and download the application documents.
• Reply to this job posting by sending in your resume to Sarah Fischer at sarahgfischer@gmail.org to get the ball rolling!
• Applicants will be ask to have at least one interview at the main office of the Literacy Alliance of Greater New Orleans as well as the various programs sites they are interested in working with.