Careers
Openings:
Title:
AmeriCorps Member Position -
Community Education Specialist
General Statement of Duties:
In support of the mission of Greater Cleveland Neighborhood Centers Association (NCA), the AmeriCorps Community Education Specialists serve by with either older adults or youth, grades K-12 in the Cleveland Municipal School District.
Service Location: Varies. Please see postings for specifics.
Schedule: Varies. Please see postings for specifics.
Activities: The duties will not include any prohibited activities as indicated on the Member Service Agreement. Any fundraising activities will be in compliance with the terms of the member service agreement, which includes a limit of 10% of time and a focus of direct support to service activities.
Duties Include:
- Provide targeted support to older adults or children.
- Maintain accurate records related to each service recipient to adhere to the AmeriCorps grant.
- Ensure accurate data entry and administer participant surveys as directed.
- Attend required initial training as well as other required trainings and meetings throughout the service year including Service Speaks sessions, bi-monthly Corps meetings, and participate in AmeriCorps service projects.
- Comply with all AmeriCorps program guidelines by maintaining service hours, training hours, and service projects as outlined in the AmeriCorps Service Agreement.
- Interact in a positive, professional and cooperative manner with participants, community partners, and building administrators; refer appropriate questions or concerns to AmeriCorps Program Director.
- Willingness and ability to be cross trained and fill in where directed. This includes but is not limited to substituting at after school sites or working with older adults in residential buildings that differ from original assignment.
- Maintain clear, positive communication with AmeriCorps program staff and administration and staff at host site to ensure smooth operation of programs and conduct participant engagement in a caring and positive manner.
- Support communication and outreach efforts through social media, website updates, and participate in member monthly reflections.
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 18 years of age.
- Have a high school diploma or G.E.D; College degree or some college experience, or significant life and work experience preferred.
- Reliable transportation. Position requires travel to different sites.
- Submit to a full background check, including a sex offender registry check, FBI fingerprint-based check, and a State check if residency is outside of Ohio at time of application. This position has recurring access to vulnerable populations and selection is contingent upon satisfactory results of these checks.
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or legal permanent resident alien of the United States.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office software.
- Knowledge of Internet searching and be able to teach others.
- Positive and professional written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or working toward a degree.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Experience and comfort with speaking in front of a group.
- Desire to work with older adults of diverse backgrounds.
- Basic familiarity with computer hardware, software, and the ability to perform minor troubleshooting duties.
Member/Program Benefits
- Living Stipend up to $19,360 (full time); $16,000 (3/4 time) $12,000 (half time).
- Education Award up to $6,695 (full time); $4,826.50 (3/4 time); $3,447.50 (half time) upon successful completion of service hours.
- Training designed to enhance your skills in communication, conflict resolution, planning, evaluating, problem-solving, presentations, project development, and much more.
- Access to member health care (full-time only).
- Access to childcare subsidy (full-time only).
