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AmeriCorps Member serving with the Robinson Community Learning Center (minimum-time position)
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AmeriCorps Member serving with the Robinson Community Learning Center (minimum-time position)Job Description
The Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) is an off-campus educational initiative of the University of Notre Dame that champions South Bend by promoting innovation and excellence. As a force multiplier, the Robinson Center leverages community and Notre Dame partners to provide educational opportunities for all ages, enhance existing systems, and build individual and regional capacity. AmeriCorps members serving at RCLC share in the center’s commitment to hospitality, education, partnership, civic engagement, and sustainability.
AmeriCorps’ mission is to bring Americans together by strengthening communities. RCLC programs in which AmeriCorps members are placed include:
- Preschool classrooms
- After school tutoring and enrichment programs
- Shakespeare and drama Integration
- Senior outreach
- La Casa de Amistad partnership
- Moreau College Initiative at the Westville Correctional Facility
AmeriCorps members are placed in programs aligned with their skills and interests, and will assist with coordination and development of new and existing programs, as well as the coordination of short-term projects and events.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Assist with coordination of the designated RCLC program
- Work with RCLC Program Director to explore opportunities to expand existing programming to include additional activities, times, or sites.
- Assist with program evaluation, which may include working with staff to ensure that pre-post testing is completed at appropriate times and the results collected, and distributing/collecting evaluation surveys.
- Assist in recruiting/coordination of volunteers to participate in RCLC programs, and maintain ongoing communication with volunteers and Volunteer Coordinator. Support volunteers during/after RCLC activities.
- Support the documentation of RCLC program activities through photographs and text, and submit information regularly to the RCLC web site and social media.
- Oversee special projects as requested, and work with RCLC program staff to coordinate special events.
- Attend weekly AmeriCorps meetings at the RCLC.
- Attend two-day AmeriCorps/ServeIndiana Conference in Indianapolis during fall semester, and two-day AmeriCamp in spring semester.
Benefits:
- Monthly Living Allowance: $360.40 for minimum-time members
- Education Award: $1,565.08 for minimum-time members
Development Opportunities:
- Training and experience gained in education and workforce development.
- Opportunity to take on and lead multiple projects.
- Service in a non-profit setting.
- Chance to collaborate with a variety of community partners (including schools and other non-profit agencies) and Notre Dame departments.
Multiple positions available.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills—-both oral and written.
- Interest in education, working with under-resourced families, 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.
- Proficiency in Google Suite and adeptness with various social media platforms.
- 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, and fellow AmeriCorps members
- Notre Dame and community partners
- RCLC participants, ranging in age from early childhood through senior citizens
- Neighborhood residents and families of RCLC youth
Academic Qualifications:
High School Diploma required
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience working with youth.
Bilingual skills a plus
Department
Robinson Learning Center (24015)Department Website
rclc.nd.eduFamily / Sub-Family
No Eprism / Intern_No EprismCareer Stream/Level
InternDepartment Hiring Pay Range
Monthly stipend of $360.40, for 11 months; education award of $1,565.08 on completion of 300 service hoursPay ID
Semi-MonthlyFLSA Status
S6 - PT Non-exempt SalariedJob Category
InternshipJob Type
Part-timeSchedule: Days of Week & Hours
6-8 hours per week. Monday-Friday, hours variable between 8:00am-6:00pm depending on RCLC program placement
Schedule: Hours/Week
6-8Schedule: # of months
August 26, 2024-July 31, 2025Job Posting Date (Campus)
07/24/2024Job Posting Date (Public)
07/24/2024Job Closing Date
08/20/2024Posting Type
Open To All ApplicantsPosting Number
S251206Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/35282*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademicJobs.*