What are the responsibilities and job description for the TMA Coppin State: A Civic Engagement Student Experience position at Americorps?
TMA Coppin State : A Civic Engagement Student ExperienceThe First-Year Experience at Coppin begins even before the academic year. Staff within the Eagle Achievement Center oversee the orientation experience for students. This collaboration between Transform Mid-Atlantic (TMA, www.transformmidatlantic.org) and Coppin Admissions during the recruitment stage makes for a cohesive voice on student expectations and the student experience. The work continues in close collaboration with the First-Year Seminar course. This course, taught by faculty, will have intentional elements connected to the out-of-class experiences managed by the Eagle Achievement Center. The Second-Year Experience, a new offering at Coppin within the Eagle Achievement Center, will build on the outcomes of the first year. The second year will intentionally incorporate students taking leadership roles in the offerings and introduce service learning as an experiential way to further the learning outcomes. The TMA AmeriCorps VISTA member will provide additional support to implement the civic engagement elements of the first- and second-year experiences. As mentioned above, service learning is an important outcome for students and aligns with the mission of Coppin State University. The VISTA's role will focus on developing service project opportunities, community relations connections, civic engagement experiences, and an entire class Service Day experience. The focus of this additional support with this specific lens can ensure that element of the curriculum gets all the attention deserved. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.Member Duties : The TMA AmeriCorps VISTA member will support the implementation of the civic engagement program. They will assist with planning and executing student centered civic engagement and community service projects; maintain related data; guide students in the development of service projects and connect with non-profit organizations to establish partnerships, identify partner needs, and match student interests.Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage
- Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .Service Areas : Education , Community Outreach .Skills : Community Organization , General Skills , Team Work , Communications , Writing / Editing , Recruitment , Education .
