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AmeriCorps Member serving with the Robinson Community Learning Center's Theater Lab
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AmeriCorps Member serving with the Robinson Community Learning Center's Theater LabJob Description
The Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) is an off-campus educational initiative of the University of Notre Dame that champions South Bend by promoting innovation and excellence. As a force multiplier, the Robinson Center leverages community and Notre Dame partners to provide educational opportunities for all ages, enhance existing systems, and build individual and regional capacity. AmeriCorps members serving at RCLC share in the center’s commitment to hospitality, education, partnership, civic engagement, and sustainability.
AmeriCorps’ mission is to bring Americans together by strengthening communities. RCLC programs in which AmeriCorps members are placed include: preschool classrooms, after school tutoring and enrichment programs, Shakespeare and drama integration, senior outreach, La Casa de Amistad partnership and the Moreau College Initiative at the Westville Correctional Facility.
AmeriCorps members serving in the RCLC Theater Lab support RCLC’s theater education outreach, which seeks to empower youth through the theater arts. Theater lab outreach includes RCLC’s Shakespeare and Theater Lab production companies, weekly after school enrichment classes, theater integration at local schools and agencies, and a six-week summer program culminating in the performance of a play.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Assist Program Director with Theater Lab activities during the academic year and/or summer, including weekly rehearsals, set and costume preparation, and final performances of recitals and plays.
- Assist with development and implementation of Theater Lab activities, which may include professional development presentations, teaching drama integration classes at local schools, and conducting after-school drama activities.
- Assist with drama curriculum development and implementation. Help to align learning objectives to Indiana State Core Standards.
- Assist with program evaluation, which may include working with staff to ensure that pre-post testing is completed at appropriate times and the results collected, and distributing/collecting evaluation surveys.
- Work with RCLC Program Director to explore opportunities to expand existing programming to include additional activities, times, or sites.
- Assist with program evaluation, which may include working with staff to ensure that pre-post testing is completed at appropriate times and the results collected, and distributing/collecting evaluation surveys.
- Assist in recruiting/coordination of volunteers to participate in RCLC programs, and maintain ongoing communication with volunteers and Volunteer Coordinator. Support volunteers during/after RCLC activities.
- Support the documentation of RCLC program activities through photographs and text, and submit information regularly to the RCLC web site and social media.
- Oversee special projects as requested, and work with RCLC program staff to coordinate special events.
- Attend weekly AmeriCorps meetings at the RCLC.
Benefits:(Please indicate in cover letter the AmeriCorps member status you are seeking.)
- Living Allowance: The amount of the living allowance depends on the AmeriCorps member status and is divided into bi-monthly payments.
- $18,700: Total living allowance for Full-time Members (1,700 hours of service)
- $9,350: Total living allowance for Half-time Members (900 hours of service)
- $4,955.50: Total living allowance for Quarter-time Members(450 hours of service)
- $3,964.40: Total living allowance for Minimum-time Members (300 hours of service)
- $1,100: Total living allowance for Abbreviated-time Members (100 hours of service)
- Education Award: After successfully completing AmeriCorps term of service and enrolling in the National Service Trust, members are eligible to receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. Awards can be used to repay qualified student loans, pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs, or saved for up to 7 years for future educational use.
- $7,395: Education award for Full-time Members (1,700 hours of service)
- $3,697.50: Education award for for Half-time Members (900 hours of service)
- $1,956.35: Education award for Quarter-time Members(450 hours of service)
- $1,565.08: Education award for Minimum-time Members (300 hours of service)
- $416.17: Education award for Abbreviated-time Members (100 hours of service)
Development Opportunities:
- Training and experience gained in education and workforce development.
- Opportunity to take on and lead multiple projects.
- Service in a non-profit setting.
- Chance to collaborate with a variety of community partners (including schools and other non-profit agencies) and Notre Dame departments.
Multiple positions available.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills—-both oral and written.
- Interest in education, working with under-resourced families, and community development.
- Public speaking and the ability to teach/train others.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
- Proficiency in Google Suite and adeptness with various social media platforms.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work in a variety of settings.
- Sensitivity, compassion, and listening skills required to work with a diverse audience including:
- RCLC staff, volunteers, and fellow AmeriCorps members
- Notre Dame and community partners
- RCLC participants, ranging in age from early childhood through senior citizens
- Neighborhood residents and families of RCLC youth
Academic Qualifications:
High School Diploma required
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience working in theater or with youth.
Bilingual skills a plus
Department
Robinson Learning Center (24015)Department Website
rclc.nd.eduFamily / Sub-Family
No Eprism / Intern_No EprismCareer Stream/Level
InternDepartment Hiring Pay Range
Living stipend ranges from $1,100-$18,700 depending on AmeriCorps member status (abbreviated, minimum, quarter, half or full time status). Education Awards valued from $416-$7,395 depending on successful completion of term of service.Pay ID
Semi-MonthlyFLSA Status
S6 - PT Non-exempt SalariedJob Category
InternshipJob Type
Part-timeSchedule: Days of Week & Hours
Monday-Friday, hours variable between 8:00am-8:00pm depending on AmeriCorps member status.
Schedule: Hours/Week
Hours variable depending on AmeriCorps member status.Schedule: # of months
August 26, 2024-July 31, 2025Job Posting Date (Campus)
12/09/2024Job Posting Date (Public)
12/09/2024Job Closing Date
01/09/2025Posting Type
Open To All ApplicantsPosting Number
S251619Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/36581*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademeCareers.*