LISC AmeriCorps Program
The mission of the LISC AmeriCorps program is to transform distressed neighborhoods into healthy communities by placing AmeriCorps Members with Community Development Corporations (CDCs). LISC helps CDCs assist in the revitalization of underserved neighborhoods across America by providing financing and technical know-how to CDCs in order for the groups to develop affordable housing, spur commercial investments, create jobs and expand other services that improve the quality of life in the low-income communities where they live and work. AmeriCorps is one component of LISC’s human capital agenda and seeks to attract talented individuals to serve for one year at CDCs to help build organizational capacity.
Service Opportunities
• Community Resource Supporter with Acres Homes CDC (450 Hour)
• Youth Service Specialist with Tejano Center for Community Concerns
working in the Raul Yzaguirre Charter School (TCCC, 300 Hour)
• Community Outreach/Organizer (2 positions) with TCCC (450 and
300)
• Teacher Aides/Tutor (3 positions) with TCCC (450, 300, 300)
• Community Outreach Coordinator with Greater Northside Management
District (450 hour)
Minimum Qualifications
• High school degree, GED certificate or agree to achieve GED
within the year
• Minimum of 18 year of age, US citizen or permanent resident
status
• Desire and ability to work with a diverse group of people, particularly
those living in low-income distressed neighborhoods
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Other specific requirements for each service position (available
upon request)
Member Benefits
450 Hour Members (Part-time, between 3-6 months in duration, start BY
May 31, 2008) are required to serve 450 hours within their term of service.
Members must attend a local orientation and monthly trainings hosted
by the local LISC office. CDCs will also make additional training opportunities
available. Member stipends are negotiated directly with CDC. Upon successful
completion the member’s service term they are eligible for an
educational award of $1,250 to pay off existing student loans or return
to school.
Summer Members (Part-time, between 2-3 months in duration, start by
June 16) are required to serve a minimum of 300 hours within their term
of service.
This educational award may be used to pay for higher education, training,
or to repay student loans. Educational awards may also be used to pay
for other education-related expenses. Member stipends are negotiated
directly with CDC. Upon successful completion the member’s service
term they are eligible for an educational award of $1,000 to pay off
existing student loans or return to school.
Hiring Process:
• Complete AmeriCorps application www.lisc.org/houston Applications
may be completed electronically, but a signed copy will need to be presented
at time of interview(s).
• Research AmeriCorps www.americorps.gov
• Contact Hiring Supervisor for the position that you are interested
in to request a position description and interview.
• Interview with hiring supervisor, by May 1st.
• Final interviews with LISC AmeriCorps Program Officer between
August May 2nd-May 31st. You will be notified for this round by LISC.
Hiring Supervisors:
Acres Homes CDC
Atten: Brenda Lakey
6719 W. Montgomery Rd., Suite 223
Houston, Texas 77091
acreshomescdc@aol.com
713-692-1155 -ph
713-692-2151 –fax
Greater Northside Management District
ATTN: Rebecca Reyna
6219 Irvington, Suite B
Houston, Texas 77022
(713)229-0900
Tejano Center for Community Concerns
Attn: Barbara Ramirez
2950 Broadway St
Houston TX 77017
Bramirez21clc@hotmail.com
713-649-6201 ext. 3759