Blackfeet Community College provides postsecondary and higher education services to their students, as well as providing cultural, social, and recreational services to the community.
Service Activities
In this position, you will mentor college students to be successful in their academic pursuits and future career goals. You will also provide college positive activities for community high school students, including FAFSA education events and campus tours. Additionally, you will promote students’ participation in Blackfeet cultural activities.
Community Need Addressed
Increase academic success of local high school and college students
Position Outcomes
Serve with the Student Success Program to increase BCC student academic success and retention. Provide BCC students and other community members opportunities to volunteer on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Global Youth Service Day, and other opportunities as they present. Serve as a mentor to BCC students as they work towards their goals.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Training
10 Days of Personal Leave; 10 Days of Sick/Medical Leave; Professional development and training opportunities; Eligible for hiring preference with Employers of National Service; Access to My Life Expert member assistance program.
Skills you will gain
Team Work, Youth Development, Teaching/Tutoring, Education
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Stay positive and outcome oriented
Decisions
Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process
Planning
Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, 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