Summer AmeriCorps position at Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County

University of Notre Dame, United States

Updated: about 13 hours ago
Location: Notre Dame, INDIANA
Deadline: 01 May 2024

Position Information


Job Title Summer AmeriCorps position at Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County
Job Description
The vision of the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County (BGCSJC) is to “Provide a world class Club experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.”
Service Position Summary:
The member will support the BGSJC multi-faceted youth programming through positive, engaging interactions with members and their families, contribute to planning and implementation of all activities and events central to the 5 core program areas.
Specific Responsibilities include:
· Collaborate with Programming Team to plan, organize, and implement educational Club curriculum, programs, and activities, including small group, large group, individual, and community-based activities, primarily focused on integrating academic disciplines such as math, science, and language arts.
· Document activities through photographs and text, and submit information regularly to the BGC web site, volunteer Facebook page, Snapchat and Instagram.
· Oversee and coordinate special projects as requested.
· Attend weekly BGCSJC and AmeriCorps team meetings.
AmeriCorps is a national service organization aimed at helping communities meet needs in areas including education by building the capacity of community organizations. These are service positions, 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 educaton 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 at BGCSJC.
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: $1555 per month (May-July)
Education Award $1,824 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: $1243 per month (May-July)
Education Award $1,1459 on completion of 300 service hours.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident alien.
Must be 18 years old by 7/31/2024
Additional Qualifications include:
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Interest in education, working with at-risk youth, and community development.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
- Computer skills including GoogleSuite and Microsoft Office.
- 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 population.
-Clear understanding of and commitment teo the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual a plus
Reliable transportation
Special Instructions to Applicants
Department Robinson Learning Center (24015)
Department Website rclc.nd.edu
Family / Sub-Family No Eprism / Intern_No Eprism
Career Stream/Level Temporary
Department Hiring Pay Range See Job Description
Pay ID Semi-Monthly
FLSA Status S6 - PT Non-exempt Salaried
Job Category Summer Employment
Job Type Seasonal
Schedule: Days of Week & Hours
Summer Programs run 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday.
Schedule: Hours/Week Quarter Time-40 hours/week; Minimum Time--30 hours/week
Schedule: # of months May-July 2024


Posting Detail Information


Job Posting Date (Campus) 03/28/2024
Job Posting Date (Public) 03/28/2024
Job Closing Date 05/01/2024
Posting Type Open To All Applicants
Posting Number S24838
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/34016

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