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Native American Youth and Family Center AmeriCorps*VISTA team

Skwirl — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:53:57 -0800

The Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA Family Center) is currently looking for eight new AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in service to America) members. Diverse, creative and resourceful members are needed to help build capacity and discover new resources for the NAYA Early College Academy, and also to aid NAYA Family Center with our sustainability, financial capacity, community partnerships, youth services, volunteer recruitment and our employment and housing services. VISTAs are expected to commit to one full year of full-time service with no outside commitments. Members receive unique on-site and AmeriCorps group training, career development, health coverage, a volunteer living stipend ($398-$383 every other week), monthly Tri-Met bus passes and they are eligible for moving and childcare benefits. Upon successful completion, VISTAs may qualify to receive a $4725 educational award or a $1200 cash stipend. VISTAs who choose to receive the educational award may also receive student loan forbearance and interest reimbursement on qualified student loans. NAYA Family Center VISTA members will also be required to attend a limited number of evening and weekend events, such as the Youth and Elders Honoring Ceremony and the Winter Gathering. To Apply: Submit an AmeriCorps application online by visiting http://my.americorps.gov and clicking on the "Apply to serve" link. Or request a paper application by contacting NAYA Family Center. Applicants are also required to submit a resume and cover letter. Documents in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe PDF format may be emailed to markw [at] nayapdx [dot] org. Additionally, paper resumes, cover letters or applications can be mailed to: AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader Native American Youth and Family Center 5135 NE Columbia Blvd. Portland, OR 97218 Or submit by fax: 503-288-1260 All positions are open until filled. Please specify the position(s) that you are applying for. Applicants are responsible for contacting NAYA Family Center to assure that their applications were received. Applications must be received by April 18, 2008. Pre Service Orientation for most positions begins on July 7, 2008 and service begins as soon as you return from orientation. All positions at NAYA Family Center are subject to a criminal background check. Please note that a conviction alone will not bar you from employment at the NAYA Family Center. Each conviction will be reviewed with respect to the offense, circumstances, and position for which you apply. About NAYA Family Center Informally founded by parent volunteers in 1974, The NAYA Family Center became a 501(c)(3) organization in 1994 and serves self-identified American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) youth and their families throughout the Portland Metropolitan area. NAYA Family Center strives to fulfill its mission to “enhance the diverse strengths of our youth and families in partnership with the community through cultural identity and education.” http://www.nayapdx.org About AmeriCorps and VISTA AmeriCorps is a network of local, state and national service programs that engages more than 70,000 Americans each year with service at more than 2,000 nonprofits, public agencies and faith-based and community organizations. AmeriCorps*VISTA is the AmeriCorps program that especially focuses on alleviating poverty. AmeriCorps members work to expand the programs and capacity of their placement organizations. http://www.americorps.gov For more information or to receive a paper application, please contact the NAYA Family Center VISTA Leader at 503-288-8177 Ext. 231. Position summaries: AmeriCorps*VISTA Education Specialist Help the NAYA Early College Academy build the organizational capacity of our early college high school during its second exciting year. AmeriCorps*VISTA Youth Services Dept. Analyst Help enhance and build NAYA Family Center’s youth services so we can better support the unique strengths and cultural identity of Portland’s self-identified American Indian/Alaskan Native youth. AmeriCorps*VISTA Housing/Employment Resource Analyst NAYA Family Center’s Housing and Employment department seeks an enthusiastic member to help develop strategies to better serve our employment clients, develop community financial resources and ensure the success of our emerging affordable housing ventures. AmeriCorps*VISTA Volunteer Program Specialist Help the NAYA Family Center build organizational capacity by better engaging our community’s youth, families and elders in increasingly rewarding volunteer opportunities. AmeriCorps*VISTA Resource and Sustainability Specialist NAYA Family Center needs an enthusiastic, resourceful member to improve our financial capacity, event planning, donor management and further the success of our annual Native dinner and auction. AmeriCorps*VISTA Community Partnership Specialist Help NAYA Family Center manage our impressive growth by enhancing our community partnership capacity, coalition policies, and improving our resource management. AmeriCorps*VISTA Community Engagement Specialist Help the Portland Indian Youth and Elders Council develop community leaders and coordinate positive change addressing urban issues that affect the Portland Native community. AmeriCorps*VISTA Financial/HR Systems Analyst NAYA Family Center is in search of a dedicated member to enhance our financial capacity, business processes and capabilities for managing resources. General qualifications:

Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills.
Detail oriented, preferably with strong analytical skills.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge and experience in nonprofit agencies is preferred.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, Native culture and issues.
Spirit of cooperation and ability to work as part of a team.

Volunteer Graphic Designer/Artist for Bill O'Reilly Boycott Campaign

pantheON — Sat, 19 May 2007 20:56:02 -0800

Looking for an artist willing to volunteer to create a cartoonish logo for an O'Reilly boycott campaign. Your ideas and creativity are welcome. I am hoping to capture the imagination of the public, so you may have the satisfaction of having your work seen by many. Any other artistic contributions you may wish to make to the website would also be more than welcome.

Native American Youth and Family Center AmeriCorps*VISTA team

Skwirl — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:15:50 -0800

The Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA Family Center) is currently recruiting for eight new AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) positions. Two recruits are needed to help build capacity for the NAYA Early College Academy, and individual recruits are needed to aid finance, sustainability, community partnerships, youth services, volunteer recruitment and employment and housing. VISTAs are expected to commit to one full year of full-time service with no outside commitments. Members receive training, health coverage and a monthly living stipend and are eligible for moving and childcare benefits. Upon successful completion, VISTAs may qualify to receive a $4725 educational award or a $1200 cash stipend. NAYA Family Center VISTA members will also be required to attend a limited number of evening and weekend events, such as the Spring Gathering/Honoring Ceremony. To Apply: Submit an AmeriCorps application online at https://recruit.cns.gov. Or request a paper application by contacting NAYA Family Center. Applicants are also required to submit a resume and cover letter. Documents in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format may be emailed to markw [at] nayapdx [dot] org. Additionally, paper resumes, cover letters or applications can be mailed to: AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader Native American Youth and Family Center 5135 NE Columbia Blvd. Portland, OR 97218 Or submit by fax: 503-288-1260 All positions are open until filled. Please specify the position(s) that you are applying for. Applicants are responsible for contacting NAYA Family Center to assure that their applications were received. Applications must be received by March 1, 2007. Pre Service Orientation for most positions begins on April 16, 2007 and service begins April 20. All positions at NAYA Family Center are subject to a criminal background check. Please note that a conviction alone will not bar you from employment at the NAYA Family Center. Each conviction will be reviewed with respect to the offense, circumstances, and position for which you apply. About NAYA Family Center Informally founded by parent volunteers in 1974, The NAYA Family Center became a 501(c)(3) organization in 1994 and serves self-identified American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) youth and their families throughout the Portland Metropolitan area. NAYA Family Center strives to fulfill its mission to “enhance the diverse strengths of our youth and families in partnership with the community through cultural identity and education.” http://www.nayapdx.org About AmeriCorps and VISTA AmeriCorps is a network of local, state and national service programs that engages more than 70,000 Americans each year with service at more than 2,000 nonprofits, public agencies and faith-based and community organizations. AmeriCorps*VISTA is the AmeriCorps program that especially focuses on alleviating poverty. AmeriCorps members work to expand the programs and capacity of their placement organizations. http://www.americorps.gov For more information or to receive a paper application, please contact the NAYA Family Center VISTA Leader at 503-288-8177 Ext. 231. Position summaries: AmeriCorps*VISTA Education Specialist (2 positions) Help the NAYA Early College Academy build the organizational capacity of our early college high school during its first exciting year. AmeriCorps*VISTA Youth Services Dept. Analyst Help enhance and build NAYA Family Center’s youth services so we can better support the unique strengths and cultural identity of Portland’s self-identified American Indian/Alaskan Native youth. AmeriCorps*VISTA Housing/Employment Resource Analyst NAYA Family Center’s Housing and Employment department seeks an enthusiastic member to help develop strategies to better serve our employment clients and ensure the success of our emerging affordable housing ventures. Financial/HR Systems Analyst NAYA Family Center is in search of a dedicated member to enhance our financial capacity, business processes and capabilities for managing resources. AmeriCorps*VISTA Volunteer Program Specialist Help the NAYA Family Center build organizational capacity by better engaging our community’s youth, families and elders in increasingly rewarding volunteer opportunities. AmeriCorps*VISTA Resource Systems Analyst NAYA Family Center needs an enthusiastic, resourceful member to improve our financial capacity, event planning, donor management and further the success of our annual Native dinner and auction. AmeriCorps*VISTA Community Partnership Specialist Help NAYA Family Center manage our impressive growth by enhancing our community partnership capacity, coalition policies, and improving our resource management.