Job Opportunities

Updated 10/23/2007

AmeriCorps Member, starting January 2008

Desirable characteristics of potential AmeriCorps recruits are:

1. Willingness to learn about youth, communities,
    mentoring, volunteer development, program planning
    and implementation, resource development, civic
    engagement, collaborations and networking, and
    evaluation and reporting.

2. Flexibility and patience with teens, volunteers and                    community partners and groups.

3. Demonstrated leadership ability.

4. Commitment to being a positive role model for
    others.

5. Possesses good writing and communication skills.

6. Possession of valid driver's license.

7. Willingness to submit to a criminal background check.

Benefits

Each AmeriCorps member will receive training related to mentoring programs, child development, volunteer
management, building community collaborations, program development and management, communications skills, conflict resolution, resource development, civic engagement, evaluation and reporting, and portfolio development. AmeriCorps members will receive an annual stipend (paid
biweekly) of $11,100 before taxes. Upon successful
completion of one year of service (and a minimum of 1,700 hours of service) the AmeriCorps member will receive an educational award of $4,725.

Requirements

Education/experience in education, social services, youth development or communications field desirable. Knowledge of computer programs such as word processing (WORD), PowerPoint and the use of search engines also desirable.

Contact: Mike Klauka, Program Director, at (517) 372-0160
or send resume to Mike.Klauka@bbbs.org.