Help TAM Fight Poverty in Compton! Become an AmeriCorps*VISTA

Fight Poverty with Passion!

Make an Impact in Your Community!

Build Capacity and Help TAM’s Aero Squad After School Program for At-Risk Youth Improve & Expand!

If you want to do these things, then AmeriCorps*VISTA at Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum (TAM) in Compton, CA is looking for you. TAM is seeking three positions:

   Development Associate – Start Date July 6, 2010

   Youth Outreach Coordinator – Start Date July 6, 2010

   Volunteer Outreach Coordinator  – Start Date 2011

Benefits:

• Living allowance approximately $1,300/month & choice of Education Award or Stipend after completion of one year
• Health Coverage
• Child Care assistance, if eligible
• Training

Requirements:

    -  Minimum one year commitment to service

     – Must be U.S. Citizen at least 18 years of age

     –  High School Graduate

     - Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time. 

 Skills Desired:

• At least 2 years of college recommended
• Previous AmeriCorps and/or non-profit experience a plus
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (or Open Office), especially Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent listening skills.
• Motivated, self-starter with a desire to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth

 How to apply:

Complete application form in-person or online at http://www.americorps.gov/

Search “Children/Youth” in CA, and see Aero Squad After School Program (2 listings).

Contact for more information:

Myra Petgrave

Project Director & AmeriCorps*VISTA Supervisor

Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum, 961 W. Alondra Blvd., Compton, CA 90220

310-618-1155           Myra@TAMuseum.org