Rural School Service Learning Coordinator

Position Summary: Rural School Service Learning Coordinators will identify and develop volunteer opportunities within the district for parents and community members. Member assists in the development of service-learning projects for youth and will develop after-school and other enrichment curriculum and implement this curriculum with students (including special needs students). Member will plan two community service events in the rural community, two student work events, two student field education events, and will help build and create ways to sustain positive relationships with all segments of the community.

Duties and Responsibilities - Essential Functions:

• Help provide after school core academic and enrichment activities for youth
• Plan and lead field education, work activities, and community service days with youth
• Aid student learning through one-on-one and small group activities
• Act as a role model and disciplinarian for youth, manage conflict resolution
• Prepare required daily and monthly paperwork
• Participate in ongoing trainings at Northwest Youth Corps’ campus
• Coordinate and participate in AmeriCorps’ four (4) National Days of Service

Duties and Responsibilities - Secondary Functions:

• Coordinate with staff and community to implement volunteer programs
• Positively represent Northwest Youth Corps and the host site in other community events and meetings
• Assist with other activities at school involving and supporting family involvement

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience teaching and/or leading youth, and ability to deal with a variety of youth behaviors
• Experience planning and executing events
• Strong communication skills and a vested interest in community service
• Flexible personality to be able to deal with the unexpected
• Desire for personal challenge
• Valid driver's license

Minimum Qualifications:

• Willingness to undergo a criminal and sex offender background check
• Associate’s Degree required; undergraduate/graduate degree preferred
• Must provide current photo ID and proof that s/he is a US Citizen, US National, or Legal Permanent Resident and is at least 17 years of age at the time of sign-up
• Able and willing to complete a total of 1700 service hours in 10 months

Schedule Requirements:

• Full time (40-45 hours a week) with a minimum of 1700 hours and 10 month term with occasional night and weekend hours from late August to mid June. Exact dates are subject to change.
• Weekly schedule will include after school hours to provide activities for youth

Program Benefits:

• Up to a total of $11,800 living allowance dispersed evenly on a monthly basis
• Health insurance plan; Training; Child care, Loan forbearance, 15 days of break
• $5,350 Education Award (upon completion of the 1700 hours of service)
• The living allowance and education award are taxable. Members are responsible for providing housing, food, work clothes, and a pair of 8 inch tall leather work boots.

To Apply: Please click on the application button on the bottom right of this page. If you have questions about AmeriCorps positions email us at work@nwyouthcorps.org and type "AmeriCorps Question" in the subject line.