Fast-Paced Entrepreneurial Non-Profit Opportunity

Technology Program Associate � AmeriCorps VISTA
As a Technology Program Associate with Ladder Up, you will be responsible for
maintaining and setting up our 340 laptops during tax season, and also have the
opportunity to work in volunteer recruitment, community outreach, tax
assistance, financial literacy, and fundraising. While each associate has a
primary role and responsibility, Ladder Up's unique programming model allows for
growth and experience in more than one component of the organization.

Introduction � Goal of Program
Ladder Up is a fast-paced entrepreneurial non-profit organization dedicated to
providing innovative and free financial services to hard-working, low-income
families. We enable the working poor to claim tax credits and refunds as well
as overcome barriers to mainstream financial resources by linking skilled
volunteer professionals to their communities.

Ladder Up was started by Bob Burke, then a business analyst, in 1994. Over the
past 15 years, more than 100,000 families have benefited from our services for
an economic impact of over $183 million. Our unique private/public partnership
draws from the area's top companies, outstanding governmental leaders, and
dynamic organizations to bring professional-level services to underserved
communities at a price anyone can afford.

Honing your skills
While we are looking for someone who is familiar with technology, that will not
be the only area you work in at Ladder Up. During a one- to two-year commitment
at Ladder Up, we can help you develop the skills to shape your future. Working
here, you'll learn about many aspects of the non-profit sector and the growing
trend of social entrepreneurship, from operations to organization, from
marketing to technology and program strategy. Perhaps most important, you'll
acquire leadership skills that will stay with you throughout your career.
Making a Difference
When you work for Ladder Up, you have the opportunity for far-ranging impact.
That's because our families will benefit today and in the years to come from the
financial stability and sustainability our programs seek to instill. The
problems you will be called on to address are life-critical and can impact a
family for generations to come.

In Closing
We invite you to apply and learn more about our program. If you are confident,
intelligent, have strong leadership potential, know your way around a computer,
and are eager to learn and work with others, Ladder Up may be the place for you
to begin your career. We look forward to hearing from you.

Desired Qualifications
� Ability to configure and maintain 340 laptops and problem solve as necessary
� Quick learner who can work well independently
� Highly organized, detail oriented and flexible in a dynamic environment
� Motivated and interested in learning within a growing, entrepreneurial
organization
� Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
� Able to lift 50 pounds
� Spanish language skills a plus, but not required

Benefits
� Competitive monthly living allowance in addition to regular AmeriCorps
stipend
� Post-service education award of $4,725 per year of service (two years -
$9,450)
� Health coverage
� Relocation allowance and/or travel to pre-service orientation
� Non-competitive eligibility for federal employment following full-time
service
� Student loan forbearance
� Extensive training and professional development

To Apply
This is an AmeriCorps*VISTA Volunteer position with Ladder Up.

Please email your resume and a cover letter on how you meet the qualifications
using the subject heading "Ladder Up AmeriCorps VISTA" to:
salbsmeyer@...

For more information about Ladder Up, please visit our website at
www.goladderup.org.

For more information about AmeriCorps VISTA, please visit their website at
www.americorps.gov.

Contact Information:

Sophie Albsmeyer
Email: salbsmeyer@...
(312) 466-0771