Community Impact Fellow — AmeriCorps (Part-Time)

AmeriCorps; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Living allowance

Mentorship

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps State / National program in Illinois is seeking members to support community development initiatives in Chicago. Members will serve 10-20 hours per week across HT/QT/MT slots, combining service with college study and campus life.

Benefits include an education award upon completion, a living allowance, mentorship, and training. The term runs 09/01/2026 through 07/31/2027, with the possibility to build capacity at host sites and engage up to 250 volunteers.

Qualifications

• Communications and community engagement skills.
• Experience in non-profit settings is a plus.
• Ability to work with volunteers and diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist host sites with volunteer recruitment/management and project implementation.
• Coordinate community-driven projects and track progress during term of service.

Skills

Communications

Community Organization

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Leadership

Recruitment

Youth Development

Environment

Non-Profit Management

Disaster Services

Team Work

Education

Some college

Job description

AmeriCorps State / National program in Illinois is seeking members to support community development initiatives in Chicago. Members will serve 10-20 hours per week across HT/QT/MT slots, combining service with college study and campus life.

Benefits include an education award upon completion, a living allowance, mentorship, and training. The term runs 09/01/2026 through 07/31/2027, with the possibility to build capacity at host sites and engage up to 250 volunteers.