Open Positions

What to know before you apply 

Before you apply, it is a good idea to visit www.americorps.gov to learn more about AmeriCorps.  Among other things, you can read about AmeriCorps' focus on service and why AmeriCorps positions are not traditional "jobs."  We are looking for people who are interested in service, not simply employment. 

We will review applications as they come in, and will set interviews and make offers for positions to qualified candidates as we encounter them.  It is in your best interest to submit your application early, so we do not offer your position to a different person before you apply.

Each member receives a biweekly living allowance ($12,100 for 1700 hours of service, plus additional supplemental benefits for certain positions), and is also eligible for benefits including health care coverage.  A full time member who successfully completes his or her term of service is eligible for an education award of $5,550. 

To be an AmeriCorps*State member, you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident.  If you are selected for a position, you will be asked to submit documentation of your identity and citizenship status.  You will also be subject to a criminal background check.  Any position offered to you will be contingent upon confirmation of your citizenship status and FBI criminal background check.

Click on "AmeriCorps Position Announcement" to review the available positions and decide which position(s) and geographic area(s) are of interest to you.  Members of this project will begin October 1, 2011, and continue for up to a year.

How to apply 

 To apply you must submit:

1.  Member Application Form below.

2.  Résumé.

3.  Personal Statement (a brief statement, which may be in the form of a cover letter, explaining your interest in this position and the qualities and skills that make you a good candidate).

You may submit your application materials either by e-mail, mail or fax. 

By mail: Send all application materials to Justice for Arkansans at the address below.  Please make sure to sign your application form before mailing.

Electronically:  For faster consideration, you may e-mail your application materials to apritchard@arlegalaid.org.  The project must have an original signature on your Member Application form, so if you e-mail your application materials, you must also separately mail in your signed forms.

Fax:  You may fax your application materials to (870) 910-5562.  The project must have an original signature on your Member Application form, so if you fax your application materials, you must also separately mail in your signed form.

Where to Send:

By Mail:  

Amy Pritchard, Program Director

Legal Aid of Arkansas

1905 E. Mission Blvd., Ste. 6

Fayetteville, AR 72703

Electronically:  apritchard@arlegalaid.org

Fax:  (479) 442-0603

Questions?  You may e-mail questions to apritchard@arlegalaid.org.

It is against the law for organizations that receive federal financial assistance from the Corporation for National and Community Service to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, age, political affiliation, or, in most cases, religion.  It is also unlawful to retaliate against any person who, or organization that, files a complaint about such discrimination. In addition to filing a complaint with local and state agencies that are responsible for resolving discrimination complaints, you may bring a complaint to the attention of the Corporation for National and Community Service. If you believe that you or others have been discriminated against, or if you want more information, contact the project or: 

Office of Civil Right and Inclusiveness

Corporation for National and Community Service

1201 New York Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C.20525

(202) 606-7503 (voice); (202) 565-2799 (TTY)

(202) 565-3465 (FAX); eo@cns.gov (e-mail)