The ND Center for Civic Innovation (NDCCI) Educational Programs aims to improve educational outcomes for low-income youth (grades 2-6) through the provision of summer programming which includes academic enrichment, arts and cultural activities and events, hands-on creative activities, and field trips.

Service Position Summary: The AmeriCorps member will be responsible for helping to facilitate the NDCCI summer programs, as well as coordinating short term projects and events.

Specific Responsibilities include:
• Assist in coordination of program activities. This may include: working with students and NDCCI 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 records as required.
• Assist in planning the summer programs. This may include: developing activities, gathering supplies and resources, communicating with parents, meeting with NDCCI partners to plan culminating events.
• Document program activities through photographs and text, and submit information to the RCLC web site and Facebook page.
• Oversee and coordinate special projects as requested.
• Attend summer staff and team meetings at the RCLC and the NDCCI.

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 the NDCCI .

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.

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 audience including: RCLC/NDCCI staff, volunteers, fellow AmeriCorps members, Notre Dame and community partners, RCLC/NDCCI participants (ranging in age from early childhood through senior citizens), neighborhood residents, and families of youth participants.

Bilingual/Spanish speaking a plus

Reliable transportation

Monday through Friday. Daily hours may vary but will always include mornings.