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Campus Compact Northwestern

The AmeriCorps member at Northwestern University will serve in the Student Enrichment Services (SES) office within Student Affairs to support our on-campus food pantry, expand our digital marketing and awareness campaigns, and research further capacity-building initiatives for SES. SES partners with first-generation, low-income, and Undocumented students to foster identity development, navigate campus resources, and build community. Through campus-wide partnerships and advocacy, SES strives to build an inclusive community that is welcoming, supportive, and accessible for all students. The biweekly living allowance for this position is $575.40. In addition to the benefits listed, the host site will provide on-campus housing and meal assistance. The AmeriCorps member serving at Northwestern University will be part of a dynamic, motivated corps with Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA. Serving as a member of a corps provides the chance to connect with other members throughout multiple states, create a network of support, and share resources. As the intermediary, Campus Compact, a national non-profit, supports the professional and personal growth of AmeriCorps members through a variety of professional development opportunities and in-person trainings including overnight retreats throughout their service year. If you would like to learn more about serving with Campus Compact, please email our VISTA Leaders at vista@compact.org.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : - Aide in the successful transition of food pantry to campus dining - Train campus dining staff on in-person and virtual food pantry operations - Review prior data and research projects and highlight themes - Assist with the physical transition of the food pantry - Assist with development of the SES Digital Communication Strategy - Develop templates based on industry best practices - Audit current communication mediums and assess what is working well and what mediums need improvement - Develop opportunities for story-telling and narratives of our first-generation students, faculty, and staff - Improve our I’m First database and engagement strategies - Volunteer Management and Training - Refine tracking tools for SES resources (Winter Gear, Welcome Kits, etc.) - Train and manage volunteers to assist with SES resource distribution - Create a report that assesses the current gaps and capacity needed for continued growth in SES

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Housing , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , food assistance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas : Education .

Skills : General Skills , Education , Database Management , Leadership , Writing/Editing .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Campus Compact Northwestern

Program Start/End Date
08/01/2022 - 07/31/2023

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ILLINOIS Chicago

Accepting Applications
From 03/23/2022 To 08/01/2022

Contact	Sharitza Rivera
601 University Place
Evanston IL 60208
847-467-5899
sharitza.rivera@northwestern.edu

Listing ID	110637


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