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Title: Community Service AmeriCorps Participant, 2025 - 2026
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Stevenson Ctr-Community/Economic Development
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) is a unique department with responsibilities that support the missions of the Division of Student Affairs and the Division of Academic Affairs. The department is responsible for enacting Illinois State’s commitment to civic engagement and fostering a culture that values and rewards civic engagement. This is accomplished through various programs and services with students, faculty, and staff and in partnership with Bloomington-Normal community organizations. CCE organizes work around civic engagement, including volunteering and service-learning, political engagement, and civic education.

Illinois State University recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. The Center for Civic Engagement seeks candidates with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism who can support the Center’s vision of a more just and equitable world. Candidates who have successfully collaborated with a diverse range of faculty/staff, students, and community partners and who can contribute to a climate of inclusivity and equity are especially welcomed. Black people, Indigenous peoples, People of Color, Persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, Veterans, and Women are encouraged to apply.

Our Vision: A more just and equitable world cultivated through the participation of all people in the co-creation of knowledge and collective action.

Our Mission: The Center for Civic Engagement connects students, faculty, staff, and alumni with local, national, and global communities through meaningful civic engagement to promote the lifelong learning and development of active community members.

CCE is comprised of 7 professional staff, 2 graduate assistants, and several student workers, interns, or fellows. While each staff member has specific responsibilities, the department operates as a team, and therefore, all staff are expected to support a variety of programs and services.

See www.americorps.gov for general information about AmeriCorps.

Additional Information

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Oversee programmatic duties of all community service programs (September Service Days, Holiday Helper, MLK Day of Service, Spring Into Service, and Bring It Back to Normal) including planning activities; working with community partners; facilitating discussions and leading presentations; preparing contracts; creating and distributing marketing materials; recruiting and managing participants; budgeting; program logistics; program evaluation and student learning assessment; and long-term planning. 65%
2. Train and supervise the Student Leaders in Community Engagement (SLiCE). Oversee their work in planning and executing service projects including scheduling, training, and ongoing support of personal and professional development. 20%
3. Serve as a staff member in CCE participating in regular meetings and trainings, promote department programs and services on campus and in the community, assist with other department programs as needed, attend required professional development sessions and office events, support office functions and perform other duties related to the department as assigned (including driving university vehicles for programs or traveling with students). 10%
4. Complete any necessary paperwork, training or duties required of AmeriCorps State and National program members. 5%

The Community Service AmeriCorps Participant is supervised by the Assistant Director for Co-Curricular Programs. This position also works directly with the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development for AmeriCorps reporting and training.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

All AmeriCorps Participants in the Center for Civic Engagement receive a full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend (approx. $1856 per month). This position is eligible for the benefits and expectations of AmeriCorps State and National program upon renewal

Required Qualifications

The Community Service AmeriCorps Participant in the Center for Civic Engagement must possess a bachelor's degree and a valid U.S. Driver’s License and must meet eligibility requirements to serve as a member of AmeriCorps. To serve in AmeriCorps, you must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or legal permanent resident of the United States. This position requires enrollment in the ACED (Applied Community & Economic Development Masters), College Student Personnel Administration, Sociology, Anthropology, or Social Work graduate degree program at Illinois State University. The AmeriCorps Participant must maintain good academic standing (at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale), be a full-time graduate student, enrolled in at least 9 credit hours. All AmeriCorps Participant offers are contingent upon the candidate meeting AmeriCorps Participant criteria.

Work Hours

The AmeriCorps Participant requires a 28-hour/week commitment and includes some evening and weekend hours.

Proposed Starting Date

Expected appointment dates are July 15 - May 15 *dates can be flexible

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

***To be an AmeriCorps Participant, you must give up any Graduate Assistantship you may hold. You may not be both an AmeriCorps Participant and a Graduate Assistant at the same time.***

To be eligible for AmeriCorps service, you must be a citizen of the United States, a United States national, or a legal permanent resident of the United States. You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position.

Contact Information for Applicants

Afiwa TETE
atete@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.