Position Summary: AmeriCorps VISTA Member

SEARAC is currently seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA Member

Position Summary: SEARAC’s AmeriCorps VISTA member will focus on two key objectives: 1) to improve health outcomes through raising awareness of health issues and the availability of health care services, and expanding the number of people with health insurance coverage; and 2) to build SEARAC’s capacity to continue anti-poverty programming.

Location of Position:  SEARAC’s Sacramento, CA office

Major Responsibilities:

• Work with SEARAC’s community-based organization partners to improve the health outcomes of Southeast Asian Americans in California
• Create health-related educational materials
• Plan events to educate community members, enroll community members in health benefits programs, and host listening sessions on the culture of volunteerism in the Southeast Asian American community
• Research foundations and grant opportunities

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience working with Southeast Asian American communities
• Undergraduate degree

Compensation: See Frequently Asked Questions About AmeriCorps VISTA

Start Date: April 20, 2012

Application Procedure: You will need to apply through the My AmeriCorps Portal for this position. This link takes you to the SEARAC posting on the portal. To apply, scroll down and click on “Apply Now!” You will be guided to create a user account before you can apply. Your application must be submitted by March 2, 2012. Candidates will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

Questions? Contact Eileen Morrison at eileen@searac.org.