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. 

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.  

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 (HT) serving 25 hours a week (Nov 6, 2023 – Aug 9, 2024)

This position begins November 2023, and we are looking for 2 people total for this position.
 
AmeriCorps Members serve within the City of Killeen Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (OHSEM). AmeriCorps Members serve under the Director 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 community’s ability to be prepared to respond to any emergency situations.

This location requires a service commitment of 900 total hours.
 
Benefits include
Living Allowance of $10,800.00
Education Award of $3,447.50; earned at the end of term.

City of Killeen OHSEM AmeriCorps Member (QT) serving 17 hours a week (Jan 8, 2024 – July 19, 2024)

This position begins January 2024, and we are looking for 3 people total for this position.
 
AmeriCorps Members serve within the City of Killeen Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (OHSEM). AmeriCorps Members serve under the Director 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 community’s ability to be prepared to respond to any emergency situations.

This location requires a service commitment of 450 total hours.
 
Benefits include
Living Allowance of $4,500.02
Education Award of $1,824.07; earned at the end of term.

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/