Literacy*AmeriCorps

Literacy Alliance of Greater New Orleans

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2009-2010 service year. Thank you for your interest and please check back in March when we post our 2010-2011 postion openings.

June 15, 2009

Dear Prospective AmeriCorps member,

Thank you for your interest in the Literacy Alliance of Greater New Orleans’s Literacy* AmeriCorps program! The greater New Orleans area suffers from low literacy levels that severely affect both the economic development of the region and the quality of life for its residents. The objective of these positions is to assist literacy providers in promoting individual opportunity and community well-being. We are excited to aid in the rebuilding process post-Katrina through our continued commitment to improving literacy levels in the region. By submitting your application, you are taking the first step in getting things done to change the course of rebuilding in New Orleans!

The How We Serve page on this website will help you understand the specifics of our program and the services that we will provide to our communities. The Apply Now! box on the right has all of the information you need to apply to the Literacy AmeriCorps program. In addition, you will find a listing of the position descriptions for the various service positions we have available. We will begin accepting applications for the 2010-2011 service year in March 2010.

Potential members will be asked to schedule both an interview at our main office located on the Loyola University campus and interviews at the individual program sites, they are interested in serving (phone interviews are also possible for out-of-state applicants). A completed application, references, resume, and background release form must be submitted to Sarah Fischer by email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ), fax (504-865-7088) or in person before we can begin to process your application.

Please consider joining us in becoming an integral part of rebuilding the city of New Orleans by increasing literacy levels though your service and dedication!

Sincerely,

Sarah G. Fischer

Literacy AmeriCorps Coordinator

Phone: 504-864-7049

Fax: 504-864-7088

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