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About GECAC:  Background

 

 

 

In response to the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 the Greater Erie Anti-Poverty Action Committee (GEPAC) was established in March of 1965, as a Community Action Agency mandated to sponsor economic opportunity programs in Erie City and County.  

Officially recognized by the City, County, and State; the Agency soon changed its name to the Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC), and quickly developed a wide range of programs in pre-school education, employment, training, and youth activities.

GECAC has steadily grown into a multi-faceted human and social service provider for educational, economic, and self-improvement assistance to residents in Erie, Pennsylvania.

 

  
 

Agency Facts and Figures

  
 Please click the link below to obtain an Agency Fact Sheet which outlines the number of clients served by each program. 
  
 Agency fact sheet details:    AgencyFactSheet09-2010.htm
  
 

Number of Employees by Division

 
DIVISION NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

Area Agency On Aging

79

CareerLink Services

20

Child Development

160

Drug and Alcohol Services

22

Education, Training and Community Services

94

Executive and Administrative

53
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Total Employees

428
   
 

Employment Opportunities

   
 

Equal Employment Opportunity Act

The Greater Erie Community Action Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, handicap and/or disability or age.  

Recruitment and Selection

Applicants/candidates for positions are selected for interview, based on their qualifications, suitability to the position, or special hiring requirements .  Every effort will be made to hire employees for positions which make the best use of their abilities and in which they will be able to achieve personal satisfaction.  Only applications for currently open positions will be accepted. Qualified welfare recipients and qualified targeted veterans are encouraged to apply. Be sure to check this page periodically for job openings. 

Current Openings

Drivers

Substitute Bus Driver -  $10.15/hr.  Works as needed.  PA CDL School Bus License, with minimum of Class C P and S endorsements. 

Substitute Van Driver -  $8.61/hr.  Works as needed.  Valid PA drivers license. 

All Driver positions require High School/GED, safe driving record, 3 or more years driving experience.  Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, pass pre-employment drug test, physical exam and TB test as required.  Must have Act 33 and 34 clearances. 

Interested candidates should send a detailed resume and cover letter to:     

GECAC
Human Resources Department
18 West Ninth Street
Erie, PA  16501

**Note:  There is no deadline for Drivers positions, GECAC is always accepting applications for substitute drivers.

GECAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Applying For A Position

Applications for a job position can be obtained by visiting the GECAC Main Office at the 18 West 9th Street location.  Before applying make sure you have at least three (3) references, addresses, and phone numbers of your previous employers.  Applications should be filled out completely, as uncompleted applications will not be accepted. 

Residency Requirements

The hiring of any non-resident of Pennsylvania requires the decision of the Management Committee of the Board Directors. 

 

 

Success Stories

 

Helping People and Changing Lives . . . .What it means . . .

Each GECAC employee plays a significant part by providing access to the opportunities people  need to help themselves and change their lives.   Through advocacy GECAC strives to make our community more responsive to the needs of the poor and disadvantaged.    

"GECAC has changed my life for the better..."

  
 

Internships and Volunteer Work

 

Interested candidates should contact the Planning Department:

Phone:  (814) 459-4581 ext. 439

Edward Sitter, Planning
esitter@gecac.org

If you are interested in helping people and changing lives while acquiring job skills in a friendly environment, then an Internship or Volunteer experience with GECAC may be just what you are looking for.  

Internships and volunteer work are frequently available in the following fields and other areas: 

Adult Education
Case Work
Child Development
Clerical
Delivering Meals
Financial
Head Start
Information Technology
Mentoring

 

   

 

   
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