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Salary“I highly recommend serving with CitySquare AmeriCorps. No matter who you are, there is camaraderie and a sense of belonging with the service that you are doing.” -Princess P., RN (CitySquare AmeriCorps ’20)
The Chocolate MINT (Mentor, Inspire, Nurture, Train) Foundation Food Pantry in DeSoto, TX welcomes AmeriCorps members in collaboration with CitySquare.
We invite members to serve their communities in one of these roles:
· The AmeriCorps Health and Nutrition Assistant supports JOY Senior Meals, which ensures that seniors in Dallas and Ellis County have access to healthy food and know how to prepare quality, healthy, nutritious meals.
· The AmeriCorps Food Pantry Clerk will ensure that individuals and families in Dallas and Ellis County have access to quality and healthy nutritious foods by supporting the daily operations of the Food Pantry and assisting client intake.
AmeriCorps is a national community service program that allows thousands of Americans to give back to their community and get paid to do it! Do you want to gain valuable professional experience, make connections, and earn money for college or student loans? Apply for CitySquare AmeriCorps - transform your life, and your community.
Benefits of becoming a CitySquare AmeriCorps Member:
- Members will be paid $4,500 (broken down and paid in twice monthly installments during the term- $1,414.26 per month)
- Members receive a $1,824.07 education award at the end of their term (can be used for future tuition or student loans)
- Professional development training and networking opportunities!
- Some service positions may fulfill college and university internship requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Available from May 13-August 16, 2024
- Available 35-40 hours per week during business hours, Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, and the 3rd Saturday of the month from 7:30 am-12:00 pm.
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Deferred action and temporary permanent resident do not qualify)
- Able to access reliable transportation
- Able to pass a criminal background check
Preferred qualifications:
- Previous employment or volunteer experience in a fast-paced field and/or customer service experience
- Spanish/English bilingual
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Internship
Pay: $1,414.00 per month
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
