AmeriCorps Member serving Robinson Community Learning Center's Talk Baby Program

Ameri Corps Member serving in the Robinson Community Learning Center's Talk With Your Baby Program

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The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace; it is a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

The Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) is an off-campus educational initiative of the University of Notre Dame that champions South Bend by promoting innovation and excellence. As a force multiplier, the Robinson Center leverages community and Notre Dame partners to provide educational opportunities for all ages, enhance existing systems, and build individual and regional capacity.

Ameri Corps members serving at RCLC share in the center’s commitment to hospitality, education, partnership, civic engagement, and sustainability. Ameri Corps members serving in the Talk with Your Baby parenting education program serve in one of two RCLC sites: RCLC Main Campus and multiple class delivery sites around the region.

Specific

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with implementation of Talk with Your Baby parenting education classes as multiple sites around the region.
• Assist with program evaluation, which may include working with staff to ensure that attendance documentation and pre-post testing is completed at appropriate times and the results collected.
• Gather, organize, and design resources for implementation in programming and community enrichment events.
• Foster a healthy learning environment by attending to each child’s physical, social, emotional, and academic needs.
• Work with TWYB Director to explore opportunities to expand existing youth programming to include additional activities, times, or sites.
• Oversee special projects as requested, and work with RCLC program staff to coordinate TWYB special events.
• Train in and adhere to health, safety, and emergency care protocols and sanitation guidelines, creating an environment that fosters individual and group learning, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Assist in recruiting/coordination of volunteers to participate in RCLC programs, and maintain ongoing communication with volunteers and Volunteer Coordinator.
• Support the documentation of TWYB program activities through photographs and text, and submit information regularly to the RCLC web site and social media.
• Attend weekly Ameri Corps meetings at the RCLC.

Benefits:

• Living Allowance:
  The amount of the living allowance depends on the Ameri Corps member status and is divided into bi-monthly payments.
• $21,000:
  Total living allowance for Full-time Members (1,700 hours of service)
• $11,000:
  Total living allowance for Half-time Members (900 hours of service)
• $5,000:
  Total living allowance for Quarter-time Members(450 hours of service)
• $4,000:
  Total living allowance for Minimum-time Members (300 hours of service)
• Education Award:
  After successfully completing the Ameri Corps term of service and enrolling in the National Service Trust, members are eligible to receive the Segal Ameri Corps Education Award.
• $7,395:
  Education award for Full-time Members (1,700 hours of service)
• $3,697.50:
  Education award for for Half-time Members (900 hours of service)
• $1,956.35:
  Education award for Quarter-time Members(450 hours of service)
• $1,565.08:
  Education award for Minimum-time Members (300 hours of service)

Development Opportunities:

• Training and experience gained in education and workforce development.
• Opportunity to take on and lead multiple projects.
• Service in a non-profit setting.
• Chance to collaborate with a variety of community partners and Notre Dame departments.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills—-both oral and written.
• Interest in education, working with under-resourced families, and community development.
• Public speaking and the ability to teach/train others.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and adeptness with various social media platforms.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work in a variety of settings.
• Sensitivity, compassion, and listening skills required to work with a diverse audience.

Academic

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required;
  Associate's or Bachelor's preferred
• Bilingual skills a plus.

At Notre Dame, we know our impact depends on exceptional people, people like you. We are committed to fostering a vibrant, welcoming community. In keeping with our mission, we encourage applications from all who will help build and strengthen our beloved community.