Summer AmeriCorps Member (Robinson Community Learning Center & Partner Sites)
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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 in the summer include:* Preschool classrooms (RCLC campus and Sunnyside campus)* Summer programs (RCLC campus and Civic Innovation Lab campus)* Shakespeare and drama Integration (RCLC campus)* Talk with Your Baby program (RCLC campus)* RCLC Administration & Communications (RCLC campus)* La Casa de Amistad (La Casa de Amistad main campus)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: (Please indicate in the cover letter which AmeriCorps member status you are seeking)* Living Allowance: The amount of the living allowance depends on the AmeriCorps member status and is divided into bi-monthly payments.* $4,955.50: Total living allowance for Quarter-time Members (450 hours of service; best fit for members available to start sometime in May)* $3,964.40: Total living allowance for Minimum-time Members (300 hours of service; best fit for members not available to start until June)* $1,100: Total living allowance for Abbreviated-time Members (100 hours of service)* Education Award: After successfully completing the AmeriCorps term of service and enrolling in the National Service Trust, members are eligible to receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. Awards can be used to repay qualified student loans, pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs, or saved for up to 7 years for future educational use.* $1,956.35: Education award for Quarter-time Members (450 hours of service; best fit for members available to start sometime in May)* $1,565.08: Education award for Minimum-time Members (300 hours of service; best fit for members not available to start until June)* $416.17: Education award for Abbreviated-time Members (100 hours of service)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.* May be used to fulfill an internship requirement at many colleges and universities.Multiple positions available.