New Town City Library | Special Projects Coordinator

AmeriCorps; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 12,186 - 14,597; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Living Allowance

Training

Education award upon completion of service

Job summary

A community-focused library initiative in North Dakota is seeking a Special Projects Coordinator through AmeriCorps. The role involves supporting digital literacy, cultural preservation, and educational programs for the local community. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate skills in teaching, communications, and community organization. This full-time position offers a stipend, living allowance, and an education award upon completion of service, providing an invaluable experience in community development.

Qualifications

• Support digital literacy and educational access for community members.
• Engage volunteers and develop programs based on community needs.
• Facilitate cultural preservation and community outreach projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cultural preservation efforts and community engagement.
• Provide one-on-one digital literacy assistance to library patrons.
• Expand after-school and summer learning programs.

Skills

Teaching/Tutoring

Communications

Public Speaking

Non-Profit Management

Community Organization

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The New Town City Library AmeriCorps project is a community‑focused initiative that supports cultural preservation, digital inclusion, and educational access / AmeriCorps member serving at the library will help preserve and share the history and heritage of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) Nation through special projects, community events, and strategic partnerships. Member will also support patrons by providing one‑on‑one digital literacy assistance, helping residents access essential online resources and technology. In addition, they will help expand the library’s after‑school, summer, and adult learning programs, while coordinating wellness and cultural initiatives that respond to local needs. The role also includes volunteer engagement, communication support, and program design based on community input. Through service, the member will gain valuable experience in education, community development, and cultural outreach while making a lasting impact on the people of New Town while growing the long term stability of the New Town Library. Library mission: To provide the community with a broad range of information, resources, programs, services, and to encourage the free range of ideas through library staff, volunteers, partnerships, and participation of our patrons.

Member Duties

Through the Community Builder Program, the New Town City Library Special Projects Coordinator supports library services, cultural preservation efforts, and digital inclusion for the residents of New Town, North Dakota. This position will play a key role in expanding access to educational programs, preserving Indigenous history, and connecting local organizations to build a more vibrant and informed community.

Program Benefits

• Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Training
• Education award upon successful completion of service

Terms

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

Service Areas

• Tribal
• Community Outreach
• Education
• Community and Economic Development
• Children/Youth
• Health

Skills

• General Skills
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Recruitment
• Communications
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Computers/Technology
• Youth Development
• Public Speaking
• Non‑Profit Management
• Community Organization
• Team Work
• Leadership
• Writing/Editing
• Education

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

New Town City Library | Special Projects Coordinator

Program Start/End Date

11/19/2025 - 12/30/2026

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: None

Program Locations

NORTH DAKOTA

Accepting Applications

From 11/19/2025 To 12/30/2026

Contact

Victoria Nicholson

18 2nd St SE Suite 2

Minot ND 58703

7017127304

[e-mail]

https://www.sourisbasin.org/opportunity-listings

Listing ID 127939