AmeriCorps Ohio College and Career Guides

AmeriCorps; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Childcare assistance

Living allowance up to $30,000

Stipend

Education award up to $7,395

Health coverage

Job summary

AmeriCorps Volunteers serve with College Now in Cleveland, Stark County, or Summit County, or with I Know I Can in Columbus. Volunteers commit to full-time service (1,700 hours over 11 months) from August 2026 to June 30, 2027, with shorter options in January.

Responsibilities include guiding students, workshops, college visits, and assisting with financial aid while residing in Ohio. Evening and weekend duties are limited.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor's preferred or near completion.
• Public speaking and strong communication skills.
• Strong organization, task management and attention to detail.
• Commitment to 40 hours/week for 11 months (1,700 hours).
• Ability to travel to service sites and manage multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Provide college and career information to students and adult learners.
• Assist with college/career planning.
• Present classroom workshops.
• Plan and chaperone college/career visits.
• Assist with financial aid processes.
• Support staff with events and tabling.
• Participate in community service projects.
• Enter data on student interactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Organization

Time management

Detail oriented

People skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

AmeriCorps Volunteers serve with College Now in Cleveland, Stark County, or Summit County or with our partner organization I Know I Can in Columbus. Guides will serve in a full‑time capacity (1,700 hours over 11 months) from early August 2026 to June 30, 2027. Half‑term positions requiring 900 hours over 6 months may be available in January.

General Responsibilities

• Provide college and career information to middle or high school students or adult learners.
• Assist middle or high school students or adult learners in making a college or career plan.
• Present classroom workshops to students.
• Plan and chaperone college and career visits.
• Assist high school students and families and adult learners with the financial aid process.
• Assist school staff, College Now and I Know I Can staff with college and career fairs, community events, and tabling.
• Participate in community service projects.
• Enter data on all student or adult learner interactions.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree (required), with a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or nearing completion of a bachelor’s degree.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or lawful permanent resident alien.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Strong organization and task‑management skills and self‑motivation, with an eye for detail.
• Strong commitment and passion for promoting access to and completion of higher education for everyone.
• Ability to serve in a fast‑paced environment and multi‑task effectively.
• Ability to commit to a 40‑hour work week during typical business hours for 11 months (1,700 hours of service).
• Ability to serve for at least 8 hours in a row on any given weekday, and during minimal evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to arrange own travel to and from service sites.
• Maturity, enthusiasm, positivity, and great people skills.

Program Benefits

• Training.
• Childcare assistance if eligible.
• Living allowance up to $30,000 (taxable).
• Stipend.
• Education award up to $7,395 upon successful completion of service.
• Health coverage.

Additional Details

Program type: AmeriCorps State/National. Service areas included: education. Service locations: Ohio (Cleveland/Akron). Language requirement: English. Work schedule: full time.

Contact: Deanna Jarvis, 1500 W 3rd St, Cleveland, OH 44113, 216‑241‑5587, [e-mail]. Program webpage: https://collegenowgc.org/.