Positions now available for the August 2010 - August 2011 and 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 POSITIONS
August 2010
College Coach The AmeriCorps College Coaches will work with high school
students to help them prepare for, apply to, and succeed in college.
Specific responsibilities vary depending on
the grade level of each coach’s cohort.
Responsibilities may include leading after-school and in-school class
sessions on college knowledge, career exploration, and financial literacy;
assisting students in completing college and financial aid applications;
communicating with students and school staff on a regular basis; leading
students through self-exploration activities at summer camps; and chaperoning
campus visits and cultural enrichment events.
Persistence Coach
The AmeriCorps Persistence Coaches will work with college
students to ensure their success in college and continuation to degree
completion.
Responsibilities may include
checking-in with students on a weekly basis by phone or electronic means,
reviewing financial aid materials and student ledgers, connecting students with
campus resources, advocating for students with university staff and professors,
and assisting students with the transition from high school to college.
Programs Leader
The AmeriCorps Programs Leader will work directly with
the Programs Coordinator to expand enrichment programming for College Bound
high school students. Enrichment programming includes service learning,
cultural enrichment, citizenship, and leadership programs. Responsibilities
include planning after-school and weekend activities, implementing on-going service
learning projects, facilitating TOP (character development program) at local
high school, and overseeing annual events such as a Community Service Blitz.
College Access Leader
The AmeriCorps College Access Leader will work with the
Director of College Access to increase the effectiveness of the in-school
program. Responsibilities will include collaborating with college coaches
and students to revise current classroom curriculum so that it is research-based,
relevant and engaging; revising and implementing a student recruitment
strategy; and streamlining and overseeing the student enrollment process.
Family Program Leader
The Family Program Leader will create opportunities for
parents and families of College Bound students to become informed about and
engaged in their child's higher education planning, and partner with College
Bound to lay the groundwork for their students' success. Responsibilities
include coordinating family events and educational workshops, planning and
assisting with financial aid sessions, educating and engaging families in their
students’ college preparation process (such as course selection, ACT
preparation, and financial aid), and communicating with students and families electronically
and by phone.
Outreach Leader
The AmeriCorps Outreach Leader will work with the Program
team to develop and implement College Bound’s 9
th grade college
preparation workshop program – “Get Your Prep On”.
Responsibilities may include developing and
revising program curriculum, communicating with school staff to schedule
workshops, training workshop presenters, leading workshop sessions, facilitating
sessions for community groups upon request, and evaluating the effectiveness of
the program.
November 2010
Education and
Awareness VISTA
The Education and Awareness VISTA will promote awareness
among high school educators, the general public, and the higher education
community regarding the challenges faced by students from low socio-economic
backgrounds. Responsibilities may
include developing partnerships with colleges and educational organizations;
coordinating informational workshops, “lunch and learns”, and speaking
engagements; reviewing research articles/data and creating reports; and
assisting with College Bound fundraising activities, such as grant research and
writing.
Development VISTA
The Development VISTA will build College Bound’s
development capacity by expanding processes of grant submission and reporting,
developing donor stewardship practices, and supporting other fundraising
initiatives. Responsibilities may
include conducting and documenting internet grant research, establishing a
grant calendar and reporting system, writing for grant proposals, developing a
“grant encyclopedia” of written grant materials, and formalizing and writing
College Bound’s annual report.
Additional responsibilities in the area of stewardship may include
establishing a distribution process for College Bound mailings, creating
written donor requests and thank you notes, and creating a manual for
maintaining the College Bound website and other online presences.
Volunteer Coordination
VISTA
The VISTA managing the community 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.
Responsibilities may include researching best practices in the field of
volunteer management, establishing a process of selecting volunteers, 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.
Number of positions available will be determined by grant funding from the Missouri Community Service Commission and the Corporation for National and Community Service.
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 ($10,700 or $11,800, depending on position), health coverage, and a $5,350 Education Award that can be used to repay student loans or for future education 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 – August 2010 - August 2011 or November 2010 - November 2011.
Click here to download the application and apply now!
For more information, check out our Position Descriptions and Frequently Asked Questions!
Why 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! Currently, 91.2% 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
For more information, check out our Position Descriptions and Frequently Asked Questions!
Click here to download the application and apply now!
The priority application deadline for March 15, 2010. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after that. Interviews for applications received by the priority deadline will be held at the beginning of April.
Please mail, fax or email the application, cover letter, resume, and college transcript (unofficial is ok) to the following:
College Bound
Attn: Kate Sauers
12 Maryland Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: 314-540-8781
Fax: 314-361-9801
Email: Kate@CollegeBoundSTL.org
Application Completion Requirements
• College Bound Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• College Transcript (unofficial is ok)
• Completed My.AmeriCorps.gov profile (online)
To complete the My.AmeriCorps.gov profile, click here, click on “Apply to Serve”, and fill out the profile form.
“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