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OABC Bienestar Social Enterprise Program Specialist 2015-16
 
 
 
Bienestar has been providing quality affordable housing for low-income individuals and families who are dependent on agriculture work since 1981. As of 2014 Bienestar has 12 multi-family properties in its real estate portfolio. We provide homes for approximately 1200 adults and 900 children. Historically 98% of the residents of our properties have been Latino. We believe in the resilience and capacity of all human beings to help, change, adapt and lead in their own lives, their families, neighborhoods and communities. In recent years Bienestar has moved to develop job training programs and social enterprises that increase our resident’s access to culturally specific training that allows them enter the workforce at living-wage positions or to find fulfilling employment. VISTAs have been and are expected to profoundly be involved in the success of Bienestar's social enterprises.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA will implement a social enterprise landscaping maintenance program that will provide job skills training for low-income clients of an affordable housing community. The VISTA will be responsible for outreach, recruitment and coordination of program participants interested in learning landscape maintenance in order to secure living wage employment. The goal is for participants to receive hands-on experience while receiving a wage and having the opportunity to access other Bienestar programs like financial education, small business training and a matching individual development account (IDA). Ideal candidates will possess: a BA or BS in Business, Community Development and / or Planning, at least basic Spanish skills, respect for different cultures, patience and positive attitude, and some experience with financial spreadsheets and program evaluations. This position will be part of a cohort coordinated by Mercy Corps NW. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Apply soon.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Entrepreneur/Business ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Education ,  Recruitment ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Team Work ,  Writing/Editing ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
OABC Bienestar Social Enterprise Program Specialist 2015-16
Program Start/End Date
08/30/2015  -   08/29/2016
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OREGON  
Languages
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From  04/10/2015  To  05/28/2015 
Contact Jimmy O'Brien
43 SW Naito Pkwy
Portland   OR   97204
503-896-5080
jobrien@mercycorpsnw.org
www.mercycorpsnw.org
Listing ID 60303

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