Make an impact in Minnesota this summer and support a local school or nonprofit’s academic and enrichment programs. As a Youth Language and Enrichment Fellow, you’ll specialize in supporting students who are English Language Learners. You will lead summer learning activities designed to address the academic and social challenges that resulted from COVID-19.
We are currently recruiting for summer 2023 with opportunities beginning in May and June. This is an AmeriCorps member position with Summer Impact Corps and your commitment will be up to 40 hours per week. Join a movement dedicated to leadership through service and get things done for Minnesota!
Service Activities
What to Expect
Support English Language Learners as they improve their academic language development and confidence.
Assist with summer learning and enrichment programs.
Foster strong and encouraging relationships with youth participants.
Support family engagement activities.
Promote the social, emotional and mental health well-being of youth participants.
Commit to continuous improvement through training and professional development.
Share your experience with the wider community as a Summer Impact Corps ambassador.
Community Need Addressed
As part of Summer Impact Corps, you’ll join a movement dedicated to leadership through service. Throughout the summer, you’ll build your skills, experience community in new ways, and focus on an extraordinary mission – getting things done for Minnesota.
Position Outcomes
Make an impact in Minnesota this summer and support a local school or nonprofit’s academic and enrichment programs. As a Youth Language and Enrichment Fellow, you’ll specialize in supporting students who are English Language Learners. You will lead summer learning activities designed to address the academic and social challenges that resulted from COVID-19.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Improvise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Drive decision making, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment