Community Service Projects - AmeriCorps Participant, 2026 - 2027

Illinois State • Normal, IL

19d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position helps lead community service projects, supervises several Student Leaders in Community Engagement, supports CCE programs, and completes duties required by AmeriCorps. CCE is comprised of 6 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. The vision of the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) is “a more just and equitable world cultivated through the participation of all people in the co-creation of knowledge and collective action.” Its mission is "to connect 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.”

Requirements

• The Community Service AmeriCorps Participant in the Center for Civic Engagement must apply to AmeriCorps, 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 College Student Personnel Administration, Applied Community & Economic Development (ACED), 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, and be enrolled in at least 9 credit hours.
• All AmeriCorps Participant offers are contingent upon the candidate meeting AmeriCorps Participant criteria.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• Complete any necessary paperwork, training or duties required of AmeriCorps State and National program members.

Benefits

• All AmeriCorps Participants in the Center for Civic Engagement receive a full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend (approx. $2114 per month).
• This position is eligible for the benefits and expectations of AmeriCorps State and National program upon renewal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level