Summer AmeriCorps position with the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) Youth Development Program
Full Time
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Posted
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Summer AmeriCorps position with the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) Youth Development Program
University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Summer AmeriCorps position with the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) Youth Development Program.
Applications will be accepted until 4/16/2023.
The RCLC Youth Development Program offers summer programming for youth, grades 1-12. The curriculum includes academic enrichment, makerspace challenges, hands-on creative activities, and field trips.
AmeriCorps Position Summary:
The AmeriCorps member will be responsible for helping to facilitate the RCLC Youth Development Summer Program as well as coordinating short term projects and events.
Responsibilities include
- Assist in coordination of morning program activities. This may include: working with students and RCLC staff to develop and implement curriculum, leading projects and activities, making arrangements for field trips and speakers, recruiting volunteers to assist, greeting children and parents at the beginning and end of the day, tracking attendance, and maintaining RCLC records as required.
- Assist in implementation of Afternoon Summer Program. This may include: leading activities, gathering supplies and resources, communicating with parents, working with children individually as well as in groups, and preparing meals/snacks.
- Document program activities through photographs and text, and submit information to the RCLC web site and Facebook page.
- Attend orientation and training, as well as summer staff and team meetings at the RCLC.
AmeriCorps is a national service organization aimed at helping communities meet needs in areas including education by building the capacity of community organizations. These positions are service position, rather than traditional "jobs." Each member completes a required number of service hours, and will receive an education award on completion of those hours; this education award may be used for future education or student loans. Members also receive a monthly living allowance for the three months of the summer term, May-July.
.There are both quarter-time and minimum-time summer AmeriCorps positions available with the RCLC Youth Development Program.
A quarter-time AmeriCorps member must complete 450 hours of service by the end of the summer. The member will serve approximately 40 hours per week for the term of service. On completion of the 450 hours, the member will receive an education award.
Compensation for a Quarter-Time member is as follows:
Living Allowance: $1430 per month (May-July)
Education Award $1,718 on completion of 450 service hours.
A minimum-time AmeriCorps member must complete 300 hours of service by the end of the summer. The member will serve approximately 30 hours per week for the term of service. On completion of the 300 hours, the member will receive an education award.
Compensation for a Minimum-Time member is as follows:
Living Allowance: $1155 per month (May-July)
Education Award $1,374 on completion of 300 service hours.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma required, Bachelors Degree preferred.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident alien.
Reliable transportation is a plus.
Additional Qualifications include:
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Interest in education, working with at-risk youth, and community development.
- Public speaking and the ability to teach/train others.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and some on-line systems.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work in a variety of settings.
- Sensitivity, compassion, and listening skills required to work with a diverse audience including: RCLC staff, volunteers, fellow AmeriCorps members, Notre Dame and community partners, RCLC participants (ranging in age from early childhood through senior citizens), neighborhood residents, and families of youth participants.
Preferred Qualifications:
ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S23861. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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