Position now available for the November 2010 - November 2011 term! Click here to apply!
For more information, check out our Position Descriptions and Frequently Asked Questions!
As an AmeriCorps member at College Bound, you’ll make a real difference in the lives of young people!
Here are some of the other reasons to apply:
• Opportunity to work with people who are passionate about making a difference in the world.
• Hands-on experience working with St. Louis high school students!
• Gain impressive skills and experience for future employment or graduate school!
College Bound, a St. Louis non-profit, is seeking talented and idealistic people to be full-time AmeriCorps members! College Bound provides promising high school students from under-resourced backgrounds with the academic enrichment, social supports and life skills needed to apply, matriculate and succeed in four year colleges. The AmeriCorps members will play an important role in expanding programs and outreach to allow College Bound to better serve students and families. This is an opportunity to serve at a growing non-profit that is doing great things! See below to view the application requirements!
AVAILABLE POSITION
November 2010
Volunteer Coordination VISTA
The VISTA managing the volunteer program will formalize the way in which College Bound recruits, trains, and implements volunteers to ensure volunteer satisfaction and effectiveness of volunteers within the organization. College Bound volunteers include interns, AmeriCorps members, and community volunteers. Responsibilities may include researching best practices in the field of volunteer management, establishing a process of selecting volunteers, assisting with AmeriCorps and intern recruitment, creating and implementing an engaging training program, developing ideas for recognizing volunteers and increasing volunteer satisfaction, and evaluating the effectiveness and other outcomes of the volunteer program.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (required)
- Interest in education, youth work, social services, or related field
- Experience with youth from diverse backgrounds
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-motivation, innovation and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to change
- General computer skills
Compensation
Compensation includes a living allowance ($10,692), health coverage, and a $5,350 Education Award that can be used to repay student loans or to fund future educational expenses. Student loans may be deferred for the duration of the 12-month term of service.
The AmeriCorps term of service will be 12 months – November 2010 - November 2011.
Click here to download the application and apply now!
WHY COLLEGE BOUND?
College Bound is committed to providing students with all the necessary support to apply to and enroll in college, and then to successfully graduate with a college degree. Central to our theory of support are “The Three P’s” – the building blocks of our students’ success. Similarly, we have identified and embrace “The Six Essential Values” which guide our behavior and capture the spirit of College Bound.
At College Bound, we are proud to be a place where going the extra mile for our students is the norm, people’s opinions and input are valued and asked for, and laughter is a part of every day. As one College Bounder put it, “The work environment, staff, and students at College Bound are matched by nothing else I’ve ever experienced. I love the relationships with my fellow staff—we are genuinely family. As trite as it may seem, we share the laughs and the tears all of the time. We look out for one another, and we move as a team.”
College Bound’s success is measured by the success of our students, and over the last two years, College Bound students have had fantastic accomplishments! 100% of College Bound high school graduates have been accepted and enrolled into college and 94% of the first graduating class persisted to their second year of college! Besides these results, however, College Bound students are learning, growing, and expanding their horizons. College Persistence Coordinator, Laurie Bainter, spoke of her experience with the collegians: “I love being able to stand behind our students and help guide them to shining on their own. There is no better feeling than when you’ve poured time and energy into someone else and see it pay off with them taking off on their own and setting an example for others.”
HOW TO APPLY
Click here to download the application and apply now!
Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please mail, fax or email the application, cover letter, resume, and college transcript (unofficial is ok) to the following:
College Bound
Attn: Katie Bench
12 Maryland Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: 732-267-9019
Email: katieb@CollegeBoundSTL.org
Web: www.CollegeBoundSTL.org
Application Completion Requirements
To complete the My.AmeriCorps.gov profile, click here , click on “Apply to Serve”, and fill out the profile form.
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“I have found my work at College Bound to be rewarding, educational and inspirational. The dedication
and warmth of College Bound employees is evident the moment you step inside its doors.”
~Liz Black, College Bound intern |