AmeriCorps Ohio College & Career Guide

General Responsibilities

• Provide college and career information to middle or high school students or adult learners
• Aid 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
• Aid 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, and attention to detail
• Strong commitment and passion for promoting access to and completion of higher education for everyone
• Ability to serve independently and as part of a team
• Be a contributing member of the AmeriCorps team
• Proactive service delivery
• 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”
• Experience with a variety of computer programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite
• Satisfactory result of BCI and FBI background check, sexual predator check and drug screen

Program benefits

• Up to a $30,000 living allowance (please note, the living allowance is taxed)
• Upon successful completion of the full-time, 1,700-hour commitment, AmeriCorps Members will be eligible for an education award up to $7,395
• Eligibility for free health insurance and childcare
• Qualified Federal student loans are eligible for forbearance during time of service
• Training and professional development throughout the service term
• Guidance and support for “Life After the Corps” goals
• College Now and I Know I Can may offer additional benefits

Location

Suite 125

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