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MORE – Workplace Engagement Adult Literacy (LitMN)
 
 
 
The immigration landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Many New Americans are working, but often the jobs require few skills and pay low wages. When New Americans enter the job force, it’s difficult to find time and resources to increase English or workforce readiness that can lead to better paying positions. It’s imperative that our services change to meet evolving needs of New Americans in our community. Many people MORE serves experience the trauma of displacement and poverty. They face challenges communicating fluently within major American systems that impact daily lives - children’s schools, landlords, public transportation, employment, healthcare, grocery shopping. Participants are excited to be with us because MORE is warm and welcoming. Working together, our most vulnerable citizens are empowered to live a life of peace, outside of poverty, and make our entire community stronger. At MORE, Respect, Compassion, Growth and Creativity are at the forefront of the work we do. We believe that we have just as much to learn from our participants as they do from us. Our Literacy Leader will be part of an organization that works to make our participants feel safe. MORE is the “model of how to respect, love, and support people from all over the world who are trying to build new lives in the United States,” as one stakeholder says. If you connect to this approach, then this is the place for you. *Position is part of the Literacy Leadership AmeriCorps VISTA program of Literacy Minnesota (LitMN), which places about 20 AmeriCorps VISTA members with nonprofits, public agencies and Tribal Nations located in MN and WI to build their capacity to improve literacy for children, youth, adults or families. Literacy Minnesota fosters an organizational culture that is welcoming and inclusive to all. Applications reviewed on rolling basis until filled. Alternate start dates may be available. More info: https://www.literacymn.org/americorps-vista
 
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Member Duties : Meet with stakeholders to assess the culture of the organization, needs of the community and impact of the organization on the community. Survey learners, volunteers, partners and teachers to evaluate current program delivery. Create awareness-building materials to effectively communicate the experience of refugees and immigrants, MORE's objectives and impact on the community, and the benefits of increasing literacy opportunities in the community. Implement partner selection framework to establish workplace English classes. Develop a strategic and marketing plan for partnerships and funding opportunities and visibility. Assess and refine current methods of establishing partnerships and funding goals. *Benefits: $150 monthly housing stipend, $200 professional development funds, access to free food distribution, support in professional English skills for AmeriCorps VISTA member who is an English Language Learner.
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  *CSA share, housing allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Non-Profit Management ,  Public Speaking ,  Education ,  Team Work ,  Leadership ,  Social Services ,  Writing/Editing ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  General Skills ,  Communications ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Recruitment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
MORE – Workplace Engagement Adult Literacy (LitMN)
Program Start/End Date
08/01/2022  -   07/31/2023
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MINNESOTA  
Languages
Second language preferred.
Accepting Applications
From  03/08/2022  To  07/27/2022 
Contact Laura Kim-Lowe
96 Wheelock Pkwy E
Saint Paul   MN   55117
651-487-2728
lkim-lowe@more-empowerment.org
www.more-empowerment.org
Listing ID 95112

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