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POSITION TITLE: Economic Empowerment AmeriCorps Member

Type of Service: Direct and Indirect

Program: Client Engagement- Newcomer Navigation

Connection to Mission: ReEstablish Richmond’s mission is to connect refugees and new immigrants to the resources they need to establish roots, build community, and become self-sufficient. The Economic Empowerment AmeriCorps member will walk alongside our clients, connecting them to resources that will help them achieve their economic goals and participate in our program initiatives.

Location of Job: You will have access to our office located at 2705 Park Ave, Richmond, VA, 23230. You will also be expected to work out in the community with our community partners and in client homes as needed. AmeriCorps members are expected to be working onsite or supervised during their year of service.

Start Date: September 2026 Time Commitment: 40 hours a week. Must be available for events on nights/weekends. Must complete 1700 hours in your year of service to qualify for educational stipends.

Duration: 1 year

Scope of Service: The Economic Empowerment AmeriCorps Member is a one-year position responsible for supporting programming designed to accompany our clients as they work towards their career goals. Working on the Newcomer Navigation team, you will provide 1:1 navigation support directly to newcomers to help them work towards their employment goals and connect to resources in their community that support their economic self-sufficiency. You will work under the supervision of Avi Calhoun, who oversees the Employment Navigation Services.

Proposed activities will be supported, in part, with federal funds from the AmeriCorps State program sub-granted through the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Department of Social Services. Activities are contingent upon funding availability and award from AmeriCorps.

Responsibilities:

• Assess client needs and goals through a full intake assessment.
• Registering and assessing clients for the Employment Navigation services.
• Help clients establish a plan for goal-attainment based on the intake.
• Work directly with clients through the 6-session program curriculum or match clients with trained volunteers who will work alongside the client to meet established goals.
• Regularly follow up with clients to assess progress.
• Track notes and data into client management system
• Weekly check-ins with supervisor
• Work closely with the Transportation Independence and English language service providers to ensure clients have the building blocks needed to achieve their career goals
• Conduct evaluation of clients who complete service.
• Provide ongoing support to the Client Engagement Coordinators who provide 1:1 navigation support, focusing on clients with goals related to economic self-sufficiency.

AmeriCorps Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must commit to one full term of service • Must be high school graduate, GED recipient, or working toward attaining a high school diploma / GED during their term of service
• Must complete a National Service Criminal History check

ReEstablish Richmond Expectations:

• Driver’s license and a reliable vehicle
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Confident when presenting in front of individuals and large groups
• Proficiency working across different systems such as G-Suite, Office 365, Squarespace, volunteer database
• Strong project management and event planning skills
• Flexible and willing to learn new things
• Ability to connect with others and forge strong relationships
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Complete onboarding training for the organization
• Share our commitment to our mission and to our values of welcome, equity + justice, empowerment + self-determination, community, respect for human dignity + worth, authenticity, collaboration, integrity, and flexibility (https://www.reestablishrichmond.org/our-values)
• Comfort working with clients from diverse cultures

Preferences:

• Availability between 11am and 6pm for initial training phase
• Evening and weekend availability to work with clients
• Mentorship or coaching experiences
• Has some professional experience related to employment navigation, HR, management

Compensation: (Pay Rate: $25,200/yr). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. 

Steps to apply:

1. Complete the interest form located at: www.reestablishrichmond.org/americorps

2. Upload a copy of your resume and a cover letter to the folder linked to the interest form.

3. Qualified candidates will be notified for a phone call or interview by the end of June.

Website: www.reestablishrichmond.org

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.