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AmeriCorps Member serving with the Robinson Community Learning Center (quarter-time position)

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University of Notre Dame

Location: Notre Dame, Indiana
Category: Admin-Tutors and Learning Resources
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Job Description

Job Title

AmeriCorps Member serving with the Robinson Community Learning Center (quarter-time position)

Job Description

The Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) is an off-campus educational initiative of the University of Notre Dame that champions South Bend by promoting innovation and excellence. As a force multiplier, the Robinson Center leverages community and Notre Dame partners to provide educational opportunities for all ages, enhance existing systems, and build individual and regional capacity. AmeriCorps members serving at RCLC share in the center’s commitment to hospitality, education, partnership, civic engagement, and sustainability.

AmeriCorps’ mission is to bring Americans together by strengthening communities. RCLC programs in which AmeriCorps members are placed include:

Preschool classrooms
After school tutoring and enrichment programs
Shakespeare and drama Integration
Senior outreach
La Casa de Amistad partnership
Moreau College Initiative at the Westville Correctional Facility

AmeriCorps members are placed in programs aligned with their skills and interests, and will assist with coordination and development of new and existing programs, as well as the coordination of short-term projects and events.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

Assist with coordination of the designated RCLC program
Work with RCLC Program Director to explore opportunities to expand existing programming to include additional activities, times, or sites.
Assist with program evaluation, which may include working with staff to ensure that pre-post testing is completed at appropriate times and the results collected, and distributing/collecting evaluation surveys.
Assist in recruiting/coordination of volunteers to participate in RCLC programs, and maintain ongoing communication with volunteers and Volunteer Coordinator. Support volunteers during/after RCLC activities.
Support the documentation of RCLC program activities through photographs and text, and submit information regularly to the RCLC web site and social media.
Oversee special projects as requested, and work with RCLC program staff to coordinate special events.
Attend weekly AmeriCorps meetings at the RCLC.
Attend two-day AmeriCorps/ServeIndiana Conference in Indianapolis during fall semester, and two-day AmeriCamp in spring semester.

Benefits:

Monthly Living Allowance: $450.50 for quarter-time members
Education Award: $1,956.35 for quarter-time members

Development Opportunities:

Training and experience gained in education and workforce development.
Opportunity to take on and lead multiple projects.
Service in a non-profit setting.
Chance to collaborate with a variety of community partners (including schools and other non-profit agencies) and Notre Dame departments.

Multiple positions available.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent communication skills—-both oral and written.
Interest in education, working with under-resourced families, and community development.
Public speaking and the ability to teach/train others.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
Computer skills including facility with Google Suite and social media.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility to work in a variety of settings.
Sensitivity, compassion, and listening skills required to work with a diverse audience including:
- RCLC staff, volunteers, and fellow AmeriCorps members
- Notre Dame and community partners
- RCLC participants, ranging in age from early childhood through senior citizens
- Neighborhood residents and families of RCLC youth

Academic Qualifications:

High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience working with youth.
Bilingual skills a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience working with youth.

Bilingual skills a plus

Department

Robinson Learning Center (24015)

Department Website

rclc.nd.edu

Family / Sub-Family

No Eprism / Intern_No Eprism

Career Stream/Level

Intern