Community Service Projects - AmeriCorps Participant

Position: Community Service Projects - AmeriCorps Participant, 2026 - 2027
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1. Oversee programmatic duties of all community service programs (September Service Days, Holiday Helper, MLK Day of Service, Spring Into Service, and Bring It Back to Normal) including planning activities; working with community partners; facilitating discussions and leading presentations; preparing contracts; creating and distributing marketing materials; recruiting and managing participants; budgeting; program logistics; program evaluation and student learning assessment; and long-term planning.

65%

2. Train and supervise the Student Leaders in Community Engagement (SLiCE). Oversee their work in planning and executing service projects including scheduling, training, and ongoing support of personal and professional development. 20%

3. Serve as a staff member in CCE participating in regular meetings and trainings, promote department programs and services on campus and in the community, assist with other department programs as needed, attend required professional development sessions and office events, support office functions and perform other duties related to the department as assigned (including driving university vehicles for programs or traveling with students).

10%

4. Complete any necessary paperwork, training or duties required of Ameri Corps State and National program members. 5%

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

All Ameri Corps Participants in the Center for Civic Engagement receive a full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend (approx. $2114 per month). This position is eligible for the benefits and expectations of Ameri Corps State and National program upon renewal

Required Qualifications

The Community Service Ameri Corps Participant in the Center for Civic Engagement must apply to Ameri Corps, possess a bachelor's degree and a valid U.S. Driver's License, and must meet eligibility requirements to serve as a member of Ameri Corps. To serve in Ameri Corps, you must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or legal permanent resident of the United States.

This position requires enrollment in the College Student Personnel Administration, Applied Community & Economic Development (ACED), Sociology, Anthropology, or Social Work graduate degree program at Illinois State University. The Ameri Corps Participant must maintain good academic standing (at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale), be a full-time graduate student, and be enrolled in at least 9 credit hours.

All Ameri Corps Participant offers are contingent upon the candidate meeting Ameri Corps Participant criteria.

Work Hours

The Ameri Corps Participant requires a 28-hour/week commitment and includes some evening and weekend hours.

Proposed Starting Date

8/3/2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Reference List

Please Note:

These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

* To be an Ameri Corps Participant, you must give up any Graduate Assistantship you may hold. You may not be both an Ameri Corps Participant and a Graduate Assistant at the same time.
* To be eligible for Ameri Corps service, you must be a citizen of the United States, a United States national, or a legal permanent resident of the United States. You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University, and/or for the number of hours required for the position.

Please be sure to email atete your resume, cover letter, and list of references.

Contact Information for Applicants

Afiwa TETE,

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Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at .

Application Opened: 02/09/2026 09:00 AM CST

Final date to receive applications: