Dan River Year Americorps

Dan River Year AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps Member Position Description (half-time)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Dan River Year, a program of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR), is dedicated to addressing community needs in southern Virginia. Program goals are to mobilize AmeriCorps members in a community-supported environment to build capacity in the region, strengthen community involvement, and address pressing needs. In 2017-2018, AmeriCorps members will focus on building the region’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and literacy capacity.

TITLE: STEM Literacy Program Developer

POSITION SUMMARY: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area (BGCDA) provides afterschool and summer programs to youth, ages 5-18, in Danville and Pittsylvania County. The mission of BGCDA is to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. As a key member of the team, the AmeriCorps STEM Literacy Program member will provide direct service support in the area of STEM and reading. Activities include day to day designing, planning, and implementing STEM and or reading programs at the Danville Club and Chatham Club. Two primary areas of focus include: 1) improving math literacy among K12 BGCDA members, and 2) improving literacy levels in students. Activities may also include adult learners.

SCOPE: This is a half-time position, requiring 900 during the service year. This is approximate to serving 23 hours a week for 39 weeks. Service is anticipated to begin on September 1, 2017 and end on August 31, 2018. While the Dan River Year AmeriCorps program serves a four-county and two-city footprint, a member is assigned to a specific host location. Options for Occasional travel throughout the service footprint and/or to state or national conferences may be required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

Collaborate with staff, fellow AmeriCorps members, and partner organizations to develop and support service pre-approved projects and support the broad STEM or literacy capacity building interests.
Recruit volunteers to support identified service opportunities.
Oversee the Khan Academy project, increasing student use of math, computer and financial literacy modules; serving as a coach; recruiting volunteers to serve as coaches.
Serve as a liaison between the host organization and IALR. Serve as a liaison between half-time or less members and the site supervisor.
Where needed, assist with math and computer literacy tutoring and skill-building activities in both formal school settings and in out-of-school (OST) programs.
Develop curriculum and enrichment activities to support program outputs and outcomes.
Work with site supervisors to coordinate member activities, including professional and personal opportunities.
Attend all mandatory host site and Dan River Year meetings.
Attend all planned training sessions for AmeriCorps members.
Complete and submit accurate and timely documentation of AmeriCorps service hours as required by the Dan River Year.
Participate in the MLK Day of Service, Day of Remembrance and Service, and one additional service day.

APPLICANTS MUST:

Be at least 18 years old on their first day of service
Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident alien
Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency or agree to obtain one during the term of service
Not have served more than the allowed number of AmeriCorps terms previous to this term
Submit to a full background check, including a sex offender registry check, state criminal history registry check, and FBI fingerprint-based check. This position may have recurring access to vulnerable populations and selection is contingent upon satisfactory results of these checks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Associate’s degree or higher
Silver level National Career Readiness Certificate
Intermediate computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office products
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Access to a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license
Experience working with young people, job seekers, and/or adult learners
Strong organizational skills
Willingness to learn and serve others

BENEFITS:

Living allowance of no less than $7,950 for a service term of 900 hours over 10-12 months
Eligibility of Segal Education Award of $2,907.50 at the end of a successful term of service, which can be used to repay student loans or for current or future education.
Mileage reimbursement for non-host site location travel
AmeriCorps apparel
Mentoring and professional development
Opportunity to earn industry certifications
Service to southern Virginia and its citizens

DAYS/HOURS OF SERVICE: Typical service days/hours are during the Boys and Girls Club hours of operation after school. Evening and weekend hours depending on projects.

CONTACT: Dana Silicki, Dan River Year Project Coordinator

434-766-6729

ORJessica Beebe, Dan River Year Member Coordinator

434-766-6745

HOW TO APPLY: To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and/or Dan River Year AmeriCorps application to Dana Silicki at . Please include “Dan River Year AmeriCorps Application” in the email subject line.

DISCLAIMERS: No persons involved with this program will discriminate based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability, marital/parental status, or military service.

In accordance with AmeriCorps Regulation 45 CFR 2540.100, this position does not duplicate work of previous or existing employees or volunteers, supplant the hiring of workers, or include service or duties that have been performed by a current employee, an employee who recently resigned or was discharged, an employee subject to a reduction in workforce, or an employee who is on leave.