Seeking AmeriCorps* VISTA Member to Develop Service-Learning at the University of Missouri-St. Louis
Become an AmeriCorps*VISTA member and help create a new service-learning program by building partnerships and mobilizing resources that connect students and communities in service to the common good. Develop valuable resume-building networking, outreach, and leadership skills in the process.
Specific duties
- Assist in strengthening strategic community partnerships
- Research and identify community needs that can be filled by UM-St. Louis students
- Plan and implement service events with campus and community organizations
- Work with faculty to integrate service-learning into the campus curriculum
- Recruit, train, and support students, faculty, and community agencies in service-learning
- Other related duties as assigned
Preferred skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge about service-learning
- Interest in low-income and poverty issues
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 21 years of age or older
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Driver’s license and automobile preferred
- Professional references
- Professional demeanor
Application Materials
- Letter of interest
- Current resume´ with contact information for references (two academic and one character)
- Recent writing sample (~5 pages submitted for a college course)
- AmeriCorps application available:
AmeriCorps*VISTA members serve full-time for one calendar year with varying work hours and receive a modest living allowance of $865, health insurance, relocation expenses, student loan forbearance, childcare assistance, and travel reimbursement. Upon completion of service, members choose between an education award of $4,725 or a cash stipend of $1,200, and receive non-competitive eligibility for federal employment. The position begins on July 1 or August 1, 2007.
The University of Missouri-St. Louis, a public, urban, research university, is the youngest of the four campuses in the University of Missouri System. The campus’ commitment to the vitality of the region is evident in its teaching, research, and service activities. Its 15,500 students represent every county in the St. Louis area, 47 states, and 108 countries. Both UM-St. Louis and AmeriCorps are equal opportunity organizations. At UM-St. Louis the AmeriCorps*VISTA member will work in the Center for Teaching and Learning. In addition to the benefits outlined above, the University is providing residential housing on campus, a meal card, and a parking permit.
Questions about this position can be directed to Dr. Peggy Cohen, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, UM-St. Louis, at 314.516.4508 and to Melissa Mace, Executive Director of Missouri Campus Compact, at 417-836-3103 or visit www.americorps.org . On-line applications are available.