AmeriCorps 

Do you want to make an impact in your community and your country? AmeriCorps members serve with organizations to strengthen communities across our nation; and are a part of the network of 70,000 Americans that serve their communities to meet critical human needs across various areas of service. The City of Killeen supports programming in Central Texas through an AmeriCorps grants that supports community preparedness and education.

Equal Heart is recruiting individuals to serve as AmeriCorps members to reduce hunger, provide engagement for youth, promote job readiness, and support environmental education. In exchange for their service, AmeriCorps Members receive a bi-weekly living allowance and an end-of-term education award.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as applications are considered on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Qualified applicants are screened and interviewed by both Equal Heart and the City of Killeen before any formal offer is made. To apply, please visit https://americorps.equalheart.org/apply/ and complete an application..

Minimum Requirements: Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

✔ Available for the entire duration of the program

✔ 17 years old or older by program start date

✔ U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

✔ Commitment to serve the community!

 City of Killeen OHSEM AmeriCorps Member (QT) serving 25 hours a week (Feb 6th-Jun 24th)

This position can begin as early as January 23, 2023
 
 AmeriCorps Members serve within the City of Killeen Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (OHSEM). AmeriCorps Members serve under the Senior Emergency Management Specialist of Preparedness in support of disaster preparedness education and training in the Killeen community. This opportunity focuses on educating the community on disaster preparedness. The AmeriCorps Member will coordinate and provide resources for our daily preparedness operations.
 
Community Outreach and Education Tasks:
 • Assist in the development of preparedness education and training, including social media outreach and print documents.
 • Attend events and training related to disaster preparedness.
 • Conduct surveys and other measurable activities to help better inform disaster preparedness planning.
 • Lead presentations and outreach efforts through canvassing, and partnerships with local businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations. For the purpose of increasing the communities ability to be prepared to respond to any emergency situations.

This location requires a service commitment of 450 hours.
 
Benefits include
   Living Allowance of $4,500.00
   Education Award of $1,718.25.

City of Killeen OHSEM AmeriCorps Member (RHT) serving 36 hours a week (Feb 6th-Jun 24th)

This position can begin as early as January 23, 2023
 
AmeriCorps Members serve within the City of Killeen Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (OHSEM). AmeriCorps Members serve under the Senior Emergency Management Specialist of Preparedness in support of disaster preparedness education and training in the Killeen community. This opportunity focuses on educating the community on disaster preparedness. The AmeriCorps Member will coordinate and provide resources for our daily preparedness operations.
 
Community Outreach and Education Tasks:
 • Assist in the development of preparedness education and training, including social media outreach and print documents.
 • Attend events and training related to disaster preparedness.
 • Conduct surveys and other measurable activities to help better inform disaster preparedness planning.
 • Lead presentations and outreach efforts through canvassing, and partnerships with local businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations. For the purpose of increasing the communities ability to be prepared to respond to any emergency situations.

This location requires a service commitment of 675 hours.
 
Benefits include
   Living Allowance of $6,750.00
   Education Award of $2,474.27.

Want to be a partner organization that we work with? Send an email to em-coordinator@killeentexas.gov or call 254-501-7706.

For more information on Equal Heart please visit their website at https://equalheart.org.

For more information on AmeriCorps please visit the national website at https://americorps.gov/