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AmeriCorps position with United Way

United Way of the Columbia-Willamette (UWCW), in partnership with the Confluence Environmental Center and AmeriCorps Program, is seeking an AmeriCorps member to serve as a Resilience Coordinator. 

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about centering community of color voices in disaster resilience planning and strengthening UWCW’s relationships with community-based organizations (CBOs) activated by the 2020 Oregon wildfires. The ideal candidate will be inspired by and fully committed to UWCW’s vision and mission and will represent the organization in a professional manner among CBOs, corporate partners, and community residents.

The role of United Way’s Resilience Coordinator will be to provide logistical, communications, research, and reporting support to UWCW’s natural disaster resilience work. 

Please see the detailed position description for more information.

How To Apply

Step 1: Apply to Confluence
    Complete AmeriCorps Application

Step 2: Apply to Project Supervisor (Conducts first-round interviews and recommends top candidates to Confluence)
Email the following items to Cristy Munoz, Program Manager, at cristym@unitedway-pdx.org or call 708.466.5134. 

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (1 page)
  • Contact information for three references (name, title, relationship, email & phone)