Peace Corps Fellows/AmeriCorps Program

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

We offer service & leadership opportunities for college students in rural communities. As part of their studies, our AmeriCorps members will build community capacity (e.g., human and social capital), and assist with the implementation of local development projects, such as: downtown revitalization, health education and outreach, leadership development, reduction of food insecurity, and environmentally sustainable projects. At the end of the first program year, the AmeriCorps members will be responsible for building the capacity of host sites by coordinating community-driven projects. In addition, the AmeriCorps members will leverage 250 volunteers who will be engaged in the implementation of local community projects. Half-time, (HT), Quarter Time (QT), and Minimum Time (MT) slots are available - on average, Members will serve between 10-20 hrs. per week for the duration of their assignments.

Member Duties

Members will assist host sites with volunteer recruitment/management and project implementation. Individual assignments will vary based on the unique needs and opportunities of each site and the skills and interests of each student/member. Members will serve between 10 -20 hrs. per week at their site, depending on the slot type (HT, QT, MT), for the duration of their term of service.

Program Benefits

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Living Allowance
• mentorship
• 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
• Disaster Relief
• Education
• Entrepreneur/Business
• Environment
• Health
• Hunger
• Neighborhood Revitalization
• Public Health AmeriCorps

Skills

• Communications
• Community Organization
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Recruitment
• Youth Development
• Environment
• Non-Profit Management
• Disaster Services
• Team Work

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Peace Corps Fellows/AmeriCorps Program

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2026 - 07/31/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

ILLINOIS Chicago

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/25/2026 To 06/01/2027

Contact

K. Mauldin-Curtis (KMC)

519 Stipes Hall

Macomb IL 61455

3092982706

[e-mail]

www.wiu.edu/pcf