AmeriCorps Transportation Coordinator - Manchester, NH

Location

Manchester, NH | United States

Job description

The mission of the International Institute of New England (IINE) is to create opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement and pathways to citizenship. One of the oldest and largest human services organizations for New Americans in the region, IINE serves more than 4,000 people each year in Boston and Lowell, Massachusetts, and Manchester, New Hampshire. Our programs include case management, youth and family services, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), employment and skills training, and immigration legal services.

A dynamic, forward-looking, and rapidly growing non-profit organization, we seek well-qualified, solutions-focused candidates who are experts in their respective fields. Successful candidates will join a committed team of professional staff and volunteers who are devoted to welcoming and serving new Americans.

Overview
We seek an AmeriCorps Transportation Coordinator for our Refugee and Immigrant Social Empowerment Program (RISE) who is passionate about bridging access to transportation channels for newly arrived refugees and immigrants. AmeriCorps members placed at IINE-Manchester will carry out comprehensive, strategic, client- and community-based activities to respond to refugees’ and immigrants’ transportation needs, equipping them to fully participate in New Hampshire’s economy, contribute to the state’s growth and prosperity, and lead socially and culturally fulfilled lives.

As Transportation Coordinator, you will coordinate, plan, and carry out various trainings and
orientations with a cohort of AmeriCorps members and community partners for IINE clients and other
local refugee and immigrant groups. These orientations will be focused on transportation access in and
around the Manchester and Nashua area, including how to navigate bus routes, how to utilize rideshare
apps, and driver’s license preparation. You will be successful in this role if you have a background
working with different cultures and have experience teaching in any capacity. Reporting and evaluation for this position includes weekly and quarterly check-ins and general reports, utilization of Apricot data collection software, and annual out-reporting of successes and improvement areas. Fulfillment of the position will be dependent on clearing a National Service Criminal History Check.

Position: AmeriCorps Transportation Coordinator (FT)

• Department: Community Services
• Reports to: AmeriCorps Planning Grants Manager
• Supervises: N/A
• Status: Exempt, Full-Time
• Location: Manchester, NH
• Position Format: On-site
• Pay Range: $9,318 for 900-hour service or $6,998.50 for 675-hour service

Benefits & Compensation

• 900-hour members total living allowance of $9,318.00 distributed biweekly ($776.50 biweekly amount)
• 675 hour members total living allowance of $6,988.50 distributed biweekly ($776.50 biweekly amount)
• Segal Education Award of $3,447.50 OR $2,626.27 upon completion of service
• Health coverage
• Professional development trainings including United Nations Training Centre courses and Geographic Information Systems courses
• Loan forbearance (https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-public-service-loan-forgiveness-en-641/)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits
• Access to Schools of National Service Network for additional education benefits
• Access to AmeriCorps Alumni & Employers of National Service Network

Responsibilities

General

• Support the efforts of IINE to create opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement and pathways to citizenship
• Facilitate the social and economic integration of immigrants and refugees in the Manchester, Concord, and Nashua areas
• Create workshop materials to orient refugees and immigrants to transportation options
• Conduct field trips with small groups using the local bus system, to establish familiarity with public transportation, learn how to read schedules and maps, and visit a local grocery store
• Provide driver’s license exam preparation to small cohorts of refugees and immigrants to successfully obtain New Hampshire driver’s licenses
• Assist case managers and employment specialists to help clients obtain a state ID
• Make client referrals to IINE-Manchester's internal Individual Development Account (IDA) program to receive financial literacy training and vehicle purchasing training

Evaluation & Reporting

• Weekly and quarterly check-ins and general reports
• Utilization of Apricot data collection software
• Annual out-reporting of successes and improvement areas

Required Skills/Abilities

• Passion for the mission of IINE and a commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients.
• Attuned to working across languages and cultures, able to demonstrate cultural competency.
• Ability to connect with community partners.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Classroom management skills preferred but not required.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in a multi-cultural/multi-lingual workplace an advantage.

Work Environment Conditions

• Requires travel to office
• Requires travel to community partnership meetings in Manchester, Nashua, and Concord

Physical Demands

• Requires sitting (or standing) at a desk for long periods of time.

Supervisor Contact

• Wendy Brooks, AmeriCorps Program Manager
• [email protected]; (857) 200-9037

Accommodations Policy
The RISE program is accessible to persons with disabilities. Selections and project assignments will be made without regard to the need to provide reasonable accommodation. Please fill out this form to request application accommodations and staff will process the request.

Terms of Service:

2 Service Options:

1. March 11, 2024-August 23 2024, 40 hours/week; 900 hours total

2. April 22, 2024-August 23, 2024, 40 hours/week; 675 hours total

This position permits flexible hours, including weekend and evening hours.

Covid-19 Policy

IINE does not require applicants for most positions to show proof of Covid-19. Some federal contracts, however, require IINE staff to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, and some immigration status adjustments, such as a Green Card, require proof of Covid-19 vaccination as well. Consequently, for some positions, IINE staff may be required to show proof of vaccination, and in others, IINE staff will be supporting clients who are required by law to have proof of vaccination in order to adjust their status in the United States.

US Work Eligibility Notice

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States, and IINE is unable to provide visa sponsorship in connection with this

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