Job Posting; Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture; AmeriCorps Position; Philadelphia PA

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Organization: Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture

Job Categories:

Marketing & Public Relations, Philadelphia County (PA), Education & Instruction

Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, an Arab arts and education organization, is seeking to hire a Marketing/Community Outreach Coordinator to work with Al-Bustan through the AmeriCorps – Arab Resource Corps Program. As an AmeriCorps member you are part of a national volunteer program working with a Philadelphia-based Arab community organization. You will assist in community outreach, marketing, program coordination and implementation, office administration, with possible assistant teaching responsibilities depending on your experience. Through your work you will gain valuable experience in arts and education programming, non-profit management, community relations, teamwork and other essential skills that will go a long way in furthering your career goals, while giving you the personal satisfaction of serving a diverse constituency in the Philadelphia area.
In addition, AmeriCorps members receive a monthly living salary that includes health care, and upon completing one year of service, you will earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of about $5,000 to pay for undergrad/graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans. The biggest benefit you most likely will experience in joining AmeriCorps with Al-Bustan is the satisfaction of incorporating service into your life and making a difference in the community.
Qualifications:

• completed undergraduate degree in communications, humanities, social sciences, or education
• conversant or fluent in Arabic
• well organized with excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills
• well-trained computer skills in MS Word and Excel and Adobe graphics applications
• knowledgeable about the Arab history and culture.

A candidate will be selected in December 2010, position to begin in January 2011 as full-time employment, 35 to 40 hrs per week.

To Apply: If interested, please send resume and contact the executive director (hsayed@albustanseeds.org) as soon as possible. www.albustanseeds.org Tel: 267-303-0070

Education Level: Bachelors Degree or Higher

Deadline: 12/31/2010

Posted: 11/23/2010   Expires: 12/23/2010