Description
Position Title: AmeriCorps Promise Fellow
Position Location: Twin Cities
Application Deadline: October 1, 2017 (Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)
Organizational Overview
Since 1997, Minnesota Alliance With Youth has been working with young people, their schools, and communities to ensure that innovative approaches inspire academic and civic engagement. In 1999, the Alliance launched the AmeriCorps Promise Fellow program which has become a statewide initiative to support students to get on track or stay on track to graduate from high school.
The Alliance is Minnesota’s leading youth development capacity-builder, convener, and collaborator. The Alliance catalyzes communities, to help all Minnesota youth graduate from high school with plans for ongoing success in school, work, and life.
Promise Fellows serve full time (40 hours per week) for 11 months supporting youth in grades 6-10.
September 1, 2017 – July 31, 2018
Positions Available Statewide!
What Will You Do?
Promise Fellows support students before, during and after school at traditional middle and high schools, community based organizations and nonprofit organizations. Your service includes providing direct support to thirty students:
Attendance: Provide attendance coaching, call home if students miss class, organize field trips or other special events to make learning and being at school more engaging and relevant
Engagement: Coordinate lunchtime mentoring programs, promote youth leadership development through a student-led peer mediation program, connect youth with community and civic opportunities, provide avenues for increased youth engagement in school and the broader community
Course Performance: Provide before, during and after school academic support for individuals and small groups, connect after school service-learning projects with classroom instruction, connect students with a mentor or tutor, incorporate math/reading games into after school programming
What Benefits Will You Receive?
Living stipend – $1,148 per month
Education Award - $5,815 upon successful completion of service
Health Insurance – At no cost to you!
AmeriCoach – Professional life coach to support you during your term of service
Loan forbearance with interest payoff – On qualified student loans
Childcare Assistance – If income eligible
Professional Development – Alliance led training most months of the service term
What Are The Eligibility Requirements?
Must be at least 18 years old
Must be a US citizen, US national or lawful permanent resident
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must be able to pass a criminal background check
What Qualities Make A Great Promise Fellow?
Experience or interest in mentoring and or tutoring
Commitment to positive youth development
Commitment to narrowing the achievement and opportunity gaps
For more information on serving as an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow or to apply online visit www.mnyouth.net
Please note: We are committed to recruiting and engaging individuals without regard to disability, age, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request for interviews and service activities.
Position Title: AmeriCorps Promise Fellow
Position Location: Twin Cities
Application Deadline: October 1, 2017 (Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)
Organizational Overview
Since 1997, Minnesota Alliance With Youth has been working with young people, their schools, and communities to ensure that innovative approaches inspire academic and civic engagement. In 1999, the Alliance launched the AmeriCorps Promise Fellow program which has become a statewide initiative to support students to get on track or stay on track to graduate from high school.
The Alliance is Minnesota’s leading youth development capacity-builder, convener, and collaborator. The Alliance catalyzes communities, to help all Minnesota youth graduate from high school with plans for ongoing success in school, work, and life.
Promise Fellows serve full time (40 hours per week) for 11 months supporting youth in grades 6-10.
September 1, 2017 – July 31, 2018
Positions Available Statewide!
What Will You Do?
Promise Fellows support students before, during and after school at traditional middle and high schools, community based organizations and nonprofit organizations. Your service includes providing direct support to thirty students:
Attendance: Provide attendance coaching, call home if students miss class, organize field trips or other special events to make learning and being at school more engaging and relevant
Engagement: Coordinate lunchtime mentoring programs, promote youth leadership development through a student-led peer mediation program, connect youth with community and civic opportunities, provide avenues for increased youth engagement in school and the broader community
Course Performance: Provide before, during and after school academic support for individuals and small groups, connect after school service-learning projects with classroom instruction, connect students with a mentor or tutor, incorporate math/reading games into after school programming
What Benefits Will You Receive?
Living stipend – $1,148 per month
Education Award - $5,815 upon successful completion of service
Health Insurance – At no cost to you!
AmeriCoach – Professional life coach to support you during your term of service
Loan forbearance with interest payoff – On qualified student loans
Childcare Assistance – If income eligible
Professional Development – Alliance led training most months of the service term
What Are The Eligibility Requirements?
Must be at least 18 years old
Must be a US citizen, US national or lawful permanent resident
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must be able to pass a criminal background check
What Qualities Make A Great Promise Fellow?
Experience or interest in mentoring and or tutoring
Commitment to positive youth development
Commitment to narrowing the achievement and opportunity gaps
For more information on serving as an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow or to apply online visit www.mnyouth.net
Please note: We are committed to recruiting and engaging individuals without regard to disability, age, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request for interviews and service activities.
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Living Allowance
$1546
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$1546 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
AmeriCoach – Professional life coach to support you during your term of service
Professional Development – Alliance led training most months of the service term
Education Requirements
High School Graduate
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check