community development leadership program

Summer 2015 Internships

Community Development Leadership Program Community Partner Application Information Romans 12:1 | attackpoverty.org

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Dear Prospective Community Partner, Thank you for your interest in Attack Poverty’s Community Development Leadership Program for the summer of 2015! Attack Poverty is a global organization that serves locally, adopting pockets of poverty and launching what we call Friends Initiatives™. These initiatives are LONG-TERM commitments that use an ASSET-BASED approach to build on the strengths and capacities of the community. The driving force behind all this is EMPOWERMENT. We are all about giving people tools to help themselves break out of the cycle of generational poverty. It’s about DEVELOPMENT, not charity; DIGNITY, not shame. Believing all humans are created in the image of God, we will always promote the dignity and worth of people and families.

Our initiatives touch over 5,000 families through safe water projects, in-school student support, after school programs, GED Prep, job readiness programs, financial literacy, and home repair. (For more information, visit our webpage at www.attackpoverty.org). We are excited that you are interested in becoming a part of the transformative change happening throughout our four initiatives located in North Richmond, North Rosenberg, Sundown Katy, and Rushere, Uganda! The summer internship with Attack Poverty through the Community Development Leadership Program is a 12 week program in which Community Partners have the opportunity to ENGAGE with a community, LEARN

valuable leadership skills, and GROW in their faith. A specific job description is included in this packet. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete the following application form. We look forward to reviewing your application soon! The deadline is MARCH 15, 2015. Please fill out this application form online at the following link: http://www.attackpoverty.org/cdlp If you have any questions please do not hesitate to e-mail or call the Intern Program Director Elise Kaufman at 832-472-3392 or [email protected] I look forward to talking with you soon!

Elise Kaufman Intern Program Director 832-472-3392 [email protected]


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Community Partner Position Internship Program Summer of 2015

Attack Poverty currently has five available positions to participate in the Community Development Leadership Program and become a Community Partner for the summer of 2015. The Community Partners will work alongside Attack Poverty staff in its “Friends of” initiatives to strengthen under-resourced communities through spiritual growth, education, revitalization and basic needs.

This is a great opportunity to ENGAGE with a community, LEARN valuable leadership skills, and GROW in your faith.

ENGAGE: As a Community Partner, you will daily interact and form relationships with members of the community through both planned activities and spontaneous conversations. We believe SHOWING UP and doing what you promise forms a relationship and fosters trust. By opening your heart and making space in your life for a community, you will leave changed and transformed through attacking poverty in your own life and seeing God’s presence at work in your life as well!

LEARN: Serving as a Community Partner is not your typical summer job. Through the Community Development Leadership Program, you will learn valuable LEADERSHIP SKILLS and gain over 400 hours of WORK EXPERIENCE through the HANDS ON LEARNING of ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING in Attack Poverty staff meetings, SHADOWING an Attack Poverty staff member, FUNDRAISING a set amount of money, and FACILITATING various group meetings. Additionally, Community Partners will learn academically through discussing the book When Helping Hurts and studying the 8 Components of Christian Community Development.

GROW: Most importantly, Community Partners will be act as “living sacrifices” (Romans 12:1), offering their time, energy and resources to walk alongside an under-resourced community – learning to be leaders through humility and sacrifice. One of the most difficult parts of being a Community Partner is working in a broken world and becoming mindful of your own brokenness. The tendency is to start believing the lie that because you are not perfect God cannot use you for his perfect plan. The resulting tension is where growth begins - addressing your own poverty but working towards shalom for both yourself and the world. You will discover your own sins, but through this brokenness God will use you to bring transformation to both yourself and those around you. This spiritual growth will be reinforced through a weekly Bible study and discussions with other Community Partners on the same journey.

The Community Partner position will begin approximately May 26 and end August 14 with an average workweek of 34 hours (working 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Fridays, and five hours of community involvement).

These positions are available to college and postgraduate adults between the ages of 18 and 28 years old who have a passion for empowering others to attack poverty within their life and community and have a reliable form of transportation.

The deadline is MARCH 15, 2015. Please fill out this application form online at the following link: http://www.attackpoverty.org/cdlp


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Details of the Community Development Leadership Program

Stipend and Benefits Community Partners will receive a $1,000.00 stipend upon completion of the 12 week long Community Development Leadership Program. In addition to the stipend, interns will be provided lunch every Friday, gifted the book When Helping Hurts, and receive two Attack Poverty t-shirts. This position is not eligible for Attack Poverty’s insurance and benefit plan. Housing If needed, housing can be provided for interns. Housing will be a home within the North Richmond community shared with other Community Partners specifically designed for this purpose. If you are married, we do not provide housing for you and your spouse, and you must provide and pay for your own housing. Summer Commitment The Community Partner position will begin approximately May 26 and end August 14 with an average workweek of 34 hours - working 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Fridays, and five hours of community involvement.

If income is needed in addition to the $1,000.00 provided at the end of the summer, Community Partners are allowed to have a job outside of the Community Development Leadership Program. The typical day for Community Partners is designed to end at 3 pm, giving them the opportunity to have a job outside of the Community Development Leadership Program.

Faith and Spirituality Attack Poverty is a Christian non-denominational organization. Faith and spirituality are lived out daily through acting as “living sacrifices” (Romans 12:1), offering time, energy and resources to walk along side an under-resourced community. Each action is seen as a form of worship to God and a way to minster to the community.

Additionally, Community Partners will be participating in a weekly Bible study to strength their faith personally.

Qualifications and Requirements People of all skill backgrounds and college majors are welcome to apply!

However, to participate in the Community Development Leadership Program, applicants are required to be between the ages of 18 and 28 years old, have earned a high school diploma, and have a reliable form of transportation in addition to a State Driver’s License and State Mandated Auto-insurance.


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Attack Poverty Community Partner Five open positions available Mission of the Community Development Leadership Program: To raise and train the next generation of Christian community development leaders who are impassioned to attack poverty through humility and sacrifice Romans 12:1 Purpose and Objective of the Community Partner: The primary purpose as a Community Partner is to engage with and walk alongside a community, grow in your faith, and learn valuable leadership skills through over 400 hours of work experience within the non-profit business field.

Hours and Stipend: Approximately May 26 until August 14 with an average workweek of 34 hours, receiving a $1000 stipend upon completion of the 12 week program

Responsibil ities: ENGAGE

1. Collaborate with a team to plan and run Mission Week 2. Network with organizations to recruit volunteers 3. Form relationships with residents and stakeholders of the community 4. Minister to the community through participating in 5 hours of community

events each week (e.g. Bible Study, Soccer Thursdays, etc.) GROW

1. Attend weekly one on one mentoring with the Intern Program Director to discuss feedback and create an open space for prayer and conversation about spiritual needs

2. Participate in a weekly Bible study to deeply engage the word of God 3. Be a part of learning cohort of other Community Partners on Fridays to

discuss lessons learned through the week and spiritual growth LEARN

1. Present a “Friends of” initiative report at each monthly staff meeting 2. Shadow an Attack Poverty employee and assist with summer specific

programing 3. Learn fundraising techniques by participating in a fundraising campaign 4. Prepare and lead various group meetings 5. Assist with daily administrative tasks including but not exhaustively:

planning, creating, designing, marketing, facilitating, phone calls, etc. Qualifications:

1. Be between the ages of 18 and 28 years old 2. Must have a reliable form of transportation in addition to a State Driver’s

License and State Mandated Auto-insurance 3. Earned a high school diploma 4. College degree or career training preferred 5. Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

To apply: Complete the application at www.attackpoverty.org/cdlp Application dead line is MARCH 15, 2015 For questions, contact the Intern Program Director:

Elise Kaufman [email protected]


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The following is a sample schedule for a typical week:

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