AmeriCorps Program Coordinator, I Have A Dream Foundation

This is an AmeriCorps Service position which requires U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Residency. Notre Dame Mission Volunteers, AmeriCorps members serve full time (900 hours) from mid-January - June 30th and receive a modest living stipend, education award, and additional benefits. This position is in-person in Dallas, Texas.

The AmeriCorps Program Coordinator implements and develops project based educational, youth leadership, physical education, healthy living, literacy, and arts workshops for a cohort of elementary school participants. Program Coordinators will need to balance academic enrichment and leadership development through hands-on projects and theme-based learning that encourages critical thinking. 
“I Have A Dream'' is an economic empowerment program, whose aim is to address the risks leading to high-school dropout and engage low-income students in post-secondary success through a long-term, whole-child approach to access education. AmeriCorps Members will help further our ability to deliver services to the youth in our program (“Dreamer Scholars”) and their families. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, organizing, and delivering a year-round program of appropriate activities to support students' academic, socio-emotional needs, and parent partnerships
• Mentor students on a regular basis. Focus on developing relationships with students, managing an assigned caseload (approximately 10-15 Dreamers). Act as a positive role model and provide personal guidance.
• Plan and lead group sessions , as part of in school and/or after-school programs, focusing on students’ needs in academics, socio-emotional support and other enrichment activities.
• Aid students during academic programming, one-on-one or in small groups.
• Support volunteer tutors, mentors, and other program volunteers.
• Maintain contact with school staff and community partners.
• Plan meaningful and fun incentive field trips.
• Help the site promote parental involvement in “I Have A Dream” and school activities. Organize parent activities, workshops, and discussion groups as needed.
• Maintain records related to Program activities such as students' grades, academic records, school attendance, “I Have A Dream” participation, results of one-on-one intervention, and family involvement.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; college credits preferred
• Bi-lingual individuals speaking English and Spanish are preferred.
• Candidates must have reliable transportation to and from the site.
• U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
• We are seeking self-motivated, compassionate applicants who enjoy working with young people and diverse individuals, including Dreamers, their families, “I Have A Dream'' staff and sponsors, teachers and school administrators, and members of the community.