AmeriCorps serving Greater Lafayette

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education award

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps Fellows serve beside local organizations to strengthen volunteer programs and develop initiatives that benefit the community. Fellows gain hands-on experience, training, and a pathway to certifications while contributing to sustainable services.

Join a nationwide network of service leaders, access learning opportunities, and help communities grow long after the service term ends. Carve a path in civic leadership with AmeriCorps.

Qualifications

• Communications and outreach skills to expand programs.
• Ability to recruit volunteers and coordinate projects.
• Comfort with building partnerships and conveying impact.

Responsibilities

• Build Organizational Capacity by expanding programs and improving systems.
• Strengthen Volunteer Engagement and recruit volunteers.
• Expand Community Impact by increasing reach and partnerships.
• Commit to Continuous Learning and civic leadership through trainings.

Skills

Communications

Community Organization

Conflict Resolution

Public Speaking

Recruitment

Teaching/Tutoring

Fundraising

Grant Writing

Team Work

Volunteer Management

Job description

AmeriCorps Fellows serve alongside local organizations to build stronger volunteer programs, develop new initiatives, expand outreach, and strengthen services that benefit our community. Fellows help create lasting improvements that allow organizations to continue growing long after their service term ends.We're currently seeking passionate individuals who want to become part of a nationwide network of service leaders. If you're ready to build your skills while helping our community thrive, we encourage you to apply.Gain invaluable experience, challenge yourself, access free training including certifications, develop your skills, and uniquely experience a municipality. Join AmeriCorps and be a part of the greater good!

Member Duties :

Build Organizational Capacity such as, expanding existing programs and services, developing or improving systems, creating new initiatives that address community needs, and developing sustainable tools.Strengthen Volunteer Engagement as a strategy for increasing community impact and long-term sustainability of an organization. Fellows should recruit new volunteers and improve retention, coordinate volunteer projects, and track volunteer participation and outcomes.Expand Community Impact by helping organizations increase their reach, so that more individuals have access to programs and services. This could include increasing participation in existing programs, removing barriers to participation, improving outreach and marketing, and building partnerships.Commit to Continuous Learning and Civic Leadership by actively participating in required AmeriCorps trainings, service site training opportunities, professional certifications, and monthly fellow development meetings.

Program Benefits :

Childcare assistance if eligible,Education award upon successful completion of service,Health Coverage,Living Allowance,Training.

Terms :

Car recommended,Permits attendance at school during off hours,Permits working at another job during off hours.

Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development,Community Outreach,Children/Youth,Education,Environment,Neighborhood Revitalization.

Skills :

Communications,Community Organization,Conflict Resolution,Education,Fine Arts/Crafts,First Aid,Fund raising/Grant Writing,Public Speaking,Recruitment,Teaching/Tutoring,Trade/Construction,Writing/Editing,Youth Development,General Skills,Environment,Social Services,Disaster Services,Team Work.