Impact Alabama Works to Change the Statistics in Alabama.

The story of Alabama is a rich heritage of struggle and progress. Our state has confronted history's most pressing social and political conflicts and cultivated some of its most distinguished leaders. Emerging economic development and rich intellectual resources confirm the state's potential, yet great inequity remains. Alabama continues to be one of the most impoverished states in the country. However, building upon and deeply influenced by the legacies of Alabama's past, the story of Alabama can and will be one of hope for each of its children.

You can be a part of the story through a year of service with Impact Alabama.


Job Responsibilities

When you work with FocusFirst, you will:
- organize and plan training seminars for students at participating campuses,
- lead vision screenings across the state for low-income preschoolers,
- assist in the development of a statewide plan identifying target communities for vision screenings.

When you work with SaveFirst, you will:
- train college students to prepare taxes and manage their service at community-based tax preparation sites,
- work with community partners to expand the initiative as a service-learning opportunity across Alabama,
- research issues of poverty and predatory lending to continue developing a SaveFirst curriculum.

When you work with CollegeFirst, you will:
- train students to tutor and mentor AP high school students,
- provide support to AP teachers in the implementation of a three-week summer program for AP high school students.

When you work with SpeakFirst, you will:
- coach practices and coordinate college preparation activities,
- implement a weeklong summer orientation and leadership program,
- coordinate field trips to cultural attractions throughout Alabama.


Terms and Benefits

Impact Alabama is an AmeriCorps® Program. When you work with Impact, you will receive the following:
- monthly living stipend
- comprehensive health care coverage
- $5,350 educational award for graduate study and/or student loan repayment (for 2010-11 team members)
- assistance in locating housing
- mileage reimbursement

Positions with Impact Alabama last one year, beginning in July, and are based in Birmingham or Tuscaloosa, Alabama. You will have the opportunity to travel statewide.



Positions Available

Regional Coordinators (work with FocusFirst, SaveFirst, and CollegeFirst)
SpeakFirst Coaches

Reasonable Accommodations

Impact welcomes applications from people with disabilities. We fully support the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. We have taken steps to make our work facilities barrier-free and accessible as defined by state and federal statutes. We have sought to identify the essential functions and physical requirements of all distinct jobs at Impact and will make reasonable accommodations through scheduling, task reassignment, and other methods to accommodate applicants and employees with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all employees.  We are firmly committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.  Impact is an equal opportunity employer.  It is our strong belief that equal opportunity for all employees is central to the continuing success of our organization.   We will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, color, gender identity characteristics or expression, marital status, veteran status, or medical condition in hiring, promotion, demotion, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.