SkoCode Americorps Members

Looking for someone like you!
Are you interested in CODING? TEACHING? Giving back to your community?
We can provide you the skills as you help others and build pathways to your

future!

Serve as a SkoCode AmeriCorps Member and earn money for college,
certifications in Computer Science, a living stipend to support you while you

serve, and much more!

Want to learn more about our program?

Visit: https://www.indigitize.org/skocode

SkoCode AmeriCorps Member Position Description

Program Overview:

At SkoCode, we believe providing Indigenous students with hands-on experience in emerging

technologies is crucial for preparing them for future leadership roles in their communities.
Unfortunately, there are not enough educational pathways for Native youth to meaningfully engage with
technology and computer science (CS). As of 2021, only 20% of high schools on reservations offered a
foundational computer science class.

SkoCode (Let's Go Code) is an AmeriCorps program housed under Indigitize Computer Science. Our goal

at Indigitizeis to engage 10,000 Indigenous students in Indigenized computer science experiences by

working directly with schools, districts, and teachers, and the SkoCode program will support those

efforts.

Service Position Summary:

As a SkoCode member you will build relationships with community partners to get people excited
about computer science. We’ll provide you with tools, training, and support to do so. SkoCode

members will be placed at various partner sites throughout the community, such as schools,

afterschool programs, with non profits, and at regional CS related events. Members will be expected

to create and present high-quality, culturally-relevant computer science learning experiences for

young people in both small and large group settings. Members will also be responsible for capturing

program impact through tracking student participation and administering surveys after lessons.

Technical Skills

• Computer Literacy: Our ideal applicants are comfortable with the basic use of computers and

technology in a professional setting. We will focus on teaching how to teach CS; we won’t have

capacity to teach basic computer skills to our members.

• No Prior CS Experience Needed: We don’t require applicants to have previous computer science

experience.

Community Connection

• Our ideal candidates will already have relationships in the community where they will serve.
• Willingness to seek and build relationships with new community members

Professionalism and Work Ethic:

• Conduct: We’re looking for individuals who can maintain professionalism in school settings,

displaying conscientiousness and good judgment. Understand Prohibited Activities clearly

defined in the Policy and Procedures and Member Handbook.

SkoCode Program Qualifications:

• Willingness to Learn: Applicants who have an interest in learning and teaching aspects of

computer science.

• Desire to Deliver: Ability to learn, adopt, and deliver training material from the Indigitize

Curriculum team to a broader community audience.

AmeriCorps Required Qualifications:

• At least 17 years old at start of service
• Must be a high school graduate, GED recipient, or working toward attaining a high school

diploma or GED during the term of service.

• Preferred experience: Bachelors Degree, and/or Involvement in educational or after-school

programs, especially within Indigenous communities.

• Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Ability to complete full term of service within time frame listed

Educational Background

• Minimum Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Experience: Bachelor’s degree, and/or involvement in educational or after-school

programs, especially within Indigenous communities.

Required Criminal History Checks:

• All successful applicants must complete a comprehensive, multi-step criminal history check prior

to service. Able to pass a National Service Criminal History Check (state, FBI, and National Sex

Offender Public Website checks) per 45 CFR 2540.202

Service Commitment

• Time Requirement: We expect our members to make SkoCode their primary professional

responsibility, and they should be available to commit to at least 30 hours/week of service.

Locations:

• Arizona: Chinle, Window Rock
• New Mexico: Albuquerque, Española, Gallup, Laguna
• South Dakota:Pine Ridge, Rapid City, Rosebud

Term of Service / Time Commitment: This is aThree-quarter time (TQT) national and community service

position requiring, at a minimum, a total of 1200 hours during the year approximately 30 hours/week.
The position anticipated start date is July 28th. Member will be expected to serve Monday – Friday,
between 8 am – 5 pm with some weekend or evening commitments, and for any requirements for
members to participate in events at the site as required.

Training and Support Provided: Members receive significant training and experience in community

engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% of total
hours served may be spent on applicable approved training provided by the program. Members will be
supervised and supported by a host site supervisor , as well as SkoCode Program Staff.

Location and Service Conditions: Positions will be based across New Mexico, Arizona, South Dakota, and
Colorado. This will involve travel for a week-long orientation in Albuquerque and to and from partner
sites within your region. Position will involve occasional travel for days of service outdoors and/or in a
school or community building.

Benefits:

• A living allowance of approximately total of $24,150 over an 9.5 month term of service,

distributed bi-monthly. Taxes are deducted from living allowance amounts

• Segal Education Award of $5,176.50
• AWS (Amazon Web Services) Cloud Computing Certification at no cost
• Career pathways and opportunities in computer science and education
• Mental Health Services provided through Member Assistance Program
• Student Loan Forbearance of qualified student loans while serving as an AmeriCorps member
• SNAP Benefit Eligibility
• Travel & Accommodation covered for required member orientation* (Residents living outside

Albuquerque)

• Non-tangible benefits including professional development,leadership skills
• AmeriCorps Service qualification under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Statement: We look forward to reviewing applications from all

qualified members. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and

bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the LGBTQIA communities. No

applicant will be discriminated against because of their race, religion, sex, national origin,

ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital

status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and

AIDS-related conditions. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we encourage

and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants with Disabilities

Applicants with Disabilities Reasonable accommodations will be made so that all who are interested may

participate in our interview process. If you are in need of an accommodation, please advise in writing at
the time you apply.