Full Job Description

*Full-time AmeriCorps Position: August, 2024 - June, 2025*

Ready to make a difference to the Dayton community, while gaining job skills and earning up to $6,500 for your education as an AmeriCorps member?

Our members are a team of talented, diverse individuals committed to serving the community of Cincinnati full-time for 6 months or 11 months. Each member is placed at a primary service site, but is supported by their team regularly throughout the year as we come together for bi-weekly team development meetings, occasional Saturday service projects, team weekends, and NDA's Annual National Conference.

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Member will engage in urban agriculture, urban land restoration,

and community education.

• The Member will assist with the Backyard Garden and Community

Gardens programs.

• The member will assist with farm tours and educational programming.
• The member will assist in the maintenance of the grounds and farm

● Ensure a healthy learning environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of students

● Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement

● Collaborate with Site Supervisor to address challenges and advance toward goals

● Maintain an open channel of communication with staff and select administrative staff

● Engage students during homework and enrichment activities

● Other tasks and duties as assigned

REPRESENTATIVE KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

● Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.

● High energy, ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.

● Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques, child abuse reporting, and de-escalation techniques.

● Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

● Mandated Reporter Training must be completed at beginning of Service

● Must clear full background check and must pass TB screening.

● Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Applicants should also possess:

• The willingness to spend a year in the service of others.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptive, and work on a team.
• U.S. citizenship or be a lawful permanent resident.
• We invite applications from individuals who are over 18. A high school diploma is required unless the applicant is enrolled in a GED program while serving and completes his or her GED by the end of the year of service.

Position is for 8/16/24- 6/30/25

Program benefits include:

• Stipend of $1,700 monthly pre tax (full time) or $850 monthly pre tax (part time) does not affect eligibility for state sponsored medical insurance (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina, etc.), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and other family assistance programs
• Optional child care (available for full time AmeriCorps starting in September)
• Optional Health insurance (available for full time or part time AmeriCorps starting in September)
• Flexible but consistent scheduling
• Counseling and wellness reimbursement
• Biweekly professional training
• Upon completion, AmeriCorps Segal Education Award of $6,495 (full time) or $3,247.50 (part time)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $18,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person