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NJOHSP Homeland Security - Inter-Religious Engagement

AmeriCorps Members will be assigned to the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) located in Hamilton, New Jersey. The NJOHSP AmeriCorps member service position is for six (6) months, full time. Members’ primary task will be to work with the NJOHSP’s Interfaith Advisory Council, which brings together government agencies and the interfaith communities in the State to discuss topics to establish trust and build safer, more secure communities. Through the Drew University Community Policing Initiative Inter-Religious Engagement and Cooperation AmeriCorps service opportunity, members will play a vital role in the planning and execution of projects that create a forum where law enforcement, public officials, government agencies, grassroots community organizers, leaders of faith communities, educators, parents, and youth can come together to share their ideas and concerns with one another, while engaging in social activities and sustainable partnerships designed to bring police and public together in dialogue.

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Member Duties : Members participate in planning & execution of quarterly Interfaith Advisory Council meetings through NJ’s Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness. Design & develop no-cost customized security training & exercise workshops for faith groups & organizations. Training topics include, but are not limited to, terrorism awareness, active shooter response, & suspicious activity reporting. Plan, host, & participate in interfaith gatherings to promote greater understanding & knowledge between faith-based & law enforcement communities. Assist NJOHSP with development of programs for younger participants of faith-based organizations & creating youth & young adult council. Develop security and preparedness resources to publish on website & social media platforms. Assist in tracking & monitoring of program statistics, including but not limited to no. of organizations receiving training & no. of workshop attendees. Survey public about current attitudes. Driver’s license & reliable vehicle required

Program Benefits : Training , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :
Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas :
Technology , Public Safety , Children/Youth , Homeland Security , Community Outreach .

Skills :
Communications , Conflict Resolution , Youth Development , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Leadership , Law , Team Work .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
NJOHSP Homeland Security - Inter-Religious Engagement

Program Start/End Date
11/26/2018 - 11/25/2019

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	NEW JERSEY

Accepting Applications
From 04/01/2018 To 12/31/2018

Contact	Ehtasham Chaudhry
1200 Negron Rd
Hamilton NJ 08691
609-588-2233
echaudhry@njohsp.gov

Listing ID	77548


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