Finding the right "fit"

I spent months looking hopelessly for any type of job, until I ended up on the Americorps.gov Web site and started searching through the different explanations of the Americorps benefits and programs. When I finally decided that I wanted to apply for Americorps, I searched for positions where I could use my degree and gain experience in my field in addition to the experience of being an Americorps member. 


When I received an email one day from Project CHANGE in MD. only about an hour away from where I was living it seemed like fate. The Americorps Coordinator emailed me with various information about informational sessions and other information about working for Americorps and Project CHANGE, an organization that works with a group of non-profits in MD to help improve the community. It was about a month later when I finally went to a session and spoke with the coordinator who agreed to send my resume to the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes, who was looking for a communications assistant. 


The director of communications called me that day and had me come in to interview for him. The next thing I  knew I got the call. "We think you would be a great fit in our organization, do you want to work with us?"


"Yes! I would love to!" was my response. 


After a few more meetings and emails to complete paper work and an introductory meeting about the position and working with Americorps here I am. I have successfully completed my first day as a communications and development associate through Americorps. 


I will be posting updates regularly about what its like to be an Americorps member. 


so stay tuned. . .