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24-25 UCA WIRE Rural Middle School Support

At Umpqua Community College, we are looking for an upbeat person who loves working with 6-12th grade middle school students. The Work-based Integration into Rural Education (WIRE) program is aimed at helping rural students explore careers and be introduced to the college processes. The AmeriCorps member will spend most of their time in identified middle schools 6-8th grade to connect with rural youth, introduce career professionals to give students a hands- on approach to exploration, and assist the director as needed. The focus is to support staff and students by providing mentoring and facilitation of educational workshops. The AmeriCorps member will also assist with events to encourage youth enroll in programs and will help support learning events and summer camps. United Communities AmeriCorps (UCA) partners with local organizations to host members in meaningful service projects to meet critical needs in SW Oregon. UCA projects improve access to community programs in project focus areas of Education, Economic Opportunity and Healthy Futures. Members engage clients in their dedicated service project, and then use their experience to recruit, retain, and support community volunteers. Members serve full-time for 11 months, totaling 1,700 hours for the term of service. Our positions have benefits (education award, monthly stipend, training opportunities, etc). For more information and position descriptions, visit: www.ucancap.org/americorps. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis as qualified candidates are identified. Selection may be made prior to the application deadline. Early application is strongly encouraged.

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Member Duties : • Through partnerships with identified rural middle schools, support specific grade-level programming to encourage students in grades 6th -8th to explore college and career pathways. • Coordinate in presenting workshops relevant for middle school students around career exploration, financial literacy, and college searches. • Support educational workshops in middle schools. • Implement and/or develop systems to inform Volunteer Management Goals. • Complete and submit all necessary UCA paperwork and reports in a timely manner. • Attend and complete all UCA training and service requirements including orientation, trainings, team meetings, and National Days of Service (Make a Difference Day, MLK Jr. Day, and a June Service Event).

Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .

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

Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth , Community Outreach .

Skills :
Team Work , Education , Public Speaking , Leadership , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
24-25 UCA WIRE Rural Middle School Support

Program Start/End Date
08/29/2024 - 07/31/2025

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	OREGON

Accepting Applications
From 05/01/2024 To 08/26/2024

Contact	Julia Anselmo
251 NE Garden valley Blvd
Roseburg OR 97470
5416718517
julia.anselmo@ucancap.org
www.ucancap.org/americorps

Listing ID	122668


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