RISE Program Specialist; part time

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $17.135

Job Posting: JR RISE Program Specialist (part time) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 09-25-2026

Ameri Corps members, titled "RISE Program Specialists", facilitate a skill-based curriculum to adjudicated youth, ages 12-18, focusing on educational skill development. The facilitation of the curriculum occurs in a group setting with youth attending either in-person or virtually. Ameri Corps Members may also serve youth on an individual basis, specific to the youth needs. As skill development takes time, additional support will be provided to each youth after the completion of the curriculum for up to 6 months.

So what is Ameri Corps? When you think of Ameri Corps, think of the Peace Corps but in your own backyard. Ameri Corps is a civil society program supported by the U.S. federal government, foundations, corporations and other donors engaging adults in public service work with a goal of "helping others and meeting critical needs in the community." Not only do RISE Ameri Corps members make a difference in their community, they gain valuable experience for their next job or graduate school endeavor.

Recognizing Increased Skills in Education (RISE) is a grant-funded Ameri Corps Program requiring a one-year commitment from the Ameri Corps member to serve between the dates of August 1, 2026, and July 31, 2027. Part-time members will be required to complete 900 service hours . Members may serve more than one service year, not to exceed four service years.

Location:

605 South 10 St Ste B300, Lincoln, NE 68508

Ameri Corps Member to serve between the dates of August 1, 2026 , and July 31, 2027 .

Part-time with hours varying and required to complete 900 service hours .

Living Stipend of $1,485.00 monthly ($17,820 annually)

• Living Stipend: A monthly living stipend of $1,485 for PT members. The living stipend is not considered a salary or wage per Ameri Corps federal regulations.
• Segal Education Award:
  Upon successful completion of the Member's term of National Service, the Member will receive an education award from the National Service Trust in the amount of $3,697.50 for all members . The award can be used to pay for college or vocational school, to pay back qualified student loans, or in some cases can be transferred to children or grandchildren.
• Student Loan Forbearance and Payment of Interest Accrued on Qualified Student Loans:
  Members may be eligible to have the repayment of their qualified student loans postponed while serving (loan forbearance). Upon successful completion of a term of service the National Service Trust will pay, on behalf of the borrower, all or a portion of the interest that is accrued on a qualified student loan during the Member's term of service.

• Professional Development
• Alumni Network

Teach youth educational-based skills-such as goal setting, motivation, organization, study skills, and test-taking strategies-using a pre-written curriculum.

Host in-person groups at schools, probation offices, or other community sites.

Collect and submit school attendance variables to satisfy grant-defined performance measures.

Attend Ameri Corps National Service events and specific Nebraska Probation training sessions.

Engage in additional training throughout the service year, including juvenile justice or education conferences and webinars.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of 48 hours of college coursework from an accredited institution in social sciences, criminal justice, education, or a related field is…