Service Opportunity Starts August 2023

Position Description

We are looking for a passionate, service-driven individual to join the Partnership 4 Kids team as an AmeriCorps Service Member.

Partnership 4 Kids (P4K) offers Omaha youth a solid foundation for lifelong success, stewarding them through critical academic transitions and preparing them to successfully achieve higher education and financial stability. It is our mission to engage and inspire students from preschool to graduation, guiding them to success with individualized support, career exploration, and scholarships. Partnership 4 Kids maintains satellite offices on both the Metropolitan Community College and University of Nebraska Omaha campuses. These satellite offices place service members in the heart of Omaha where they can work closely with their students.

P4K is seeking a College Retention Specialist, AmeriCorps Service Member for an 11-month assignment with a biweekly living allowance valued at $1,252.00. This position will provide career advising and retention support to P4K postsecondary scholarship students to increase academic program persistence, graduation rates, and job placement. The position will help postsecondary youth achieve academic success through case management and program supports. AmeriCorps members are eligible to receive an education award valued at $6,495.00 upon completion of their term of service.

Founded in 1994, AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs, made up of three primary programs that each take a different approach to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. The AmeriCorps program is designed to address critical community needs such as increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, fighting poverty, sustaining national parks, preparing for disasters, and more. A perfect launchpad for your career, this opportunity prepares members for a life of service in the public, private, or nonprofit sector. As a member in the AmeriCorps program, you will serve full time for up to one-year.

Benefits

• Biweekly Living Allowance of $1,252.00
• Healthcare Coverage
• Relocation and Settling-In Allowances (if eligible)
• Discounted Housing Options

• Childcare Assistance (if eligible)
• Flexible scheduling and remote service options

• Professional Development Opportunities

End of Service Benefits

• Education Award valued at $6,495.00 to be used for past or future college tuition and loans
• Federal Non-Competitive Eligibility
• Resume and cover letter support for future job placement and career opportunities

Responsibilities

• Use academic improvement plans to provide case management and retention support for caseload students
• Facilitate and/or plan student success workshops for scholarship recipients
• Assist students with the development of resumes, cover letters, and soft skills
• Help coordinate job shadows and internship opportunities
• Promote student engagement at Metropolitan Community College (MCC) and the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) through programming and partnerships
• Assist with student transportation and connection with community resources as needed
• Permanent employment opportunity maybe available upon assignment completion

Position Requirements

• Work or volunteer experience with youth populations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with diverse populations
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Eligibility Requirements

• At least two years of college credits or the equivalent of an Associate’s degree
• High school diploma
• Hold one of the following citizenship or legal residency statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card status), and persons legally residing within a state.