Economic Empowerment - ReR - AmeriCorps

Economic Empowerment Ameri Corps Member

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Type of Service:
Direct and Indirect

Program:
Client Engagement
- Newcomer Navigation

Connection to Mission:
Re Establish 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 Ameri Corps 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. Ameri Corps 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 Ameri Corps 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.

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.

Ameri Corps 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

Re Establish 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
• Sh…