College & Career Guide

Overview

Ameri Corps Volunteers serve with College Now in Cleveland, Stark County, or Summit County or with our partner organization I Know I Can in Columbus. Guides will serve in a full-time capacity (1,700 hours over 11 months) from early August 2026 to June 30, 2027. Half-term positions requiring 900 hours over 6 months may be available in January.

• Up to a $30,000 living allowance (the living allowance is taxed).
• Education award upon successful completion of service up to $7,395.

• Provide college and career information to middle or high school students or adult learners.
• Assist middle or high school students or adult learners in making a college or career plan.
• Assist school staff and program staff with college & career fairs, community events, & tabling.
• Participate in community service projects.

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree (required), with a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or nearing completion of a bachelor’s degree.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills; strong organization and task management skills; self-motivation and attention to detail.
• Strong commitment and passion for promoting access to and completion of higher education for everyone.
• Ability to serve in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively.
• Ability to commit to a 40-hour work week during typical business hours for 11 months (1,700 hours of service).
• Ability to serve for at least 8 hours in a row on any given weekday, and during minimal evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to arrange own travel to and from service sites.
• Maturity, enthusiasm, positivity and great “people skills.”

• Provide college and career information to middle or high school students or adult learners.
• Assist middle or high school students or adult learners in making a college or career plan.
• Present classroom workshops to students.
• Plan and chaperone college and career visits.
• Assist high school students and families and adult learners with the financial aid process.
• Assist school staff, College Now and I Know I Can staff with college and career fairs, community events, and tabling.
• Participate in community service projects.
• Enter data on all student or adult learner interactions.

• Training
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Living Allowance
• Stipend
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage

• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Car recommended
• Permits working at another job during off hours