Position Description for a Half-Time AmeriCorps Member with Beach to Bay Heritage Area 2023-2024
Responsibilities:
· Engage in public outreach, including use of social media
· Attend events representing the organization
· Assist the director and board with grant-driven projects
Requirements for applicants include the following:
· Have a strong interest in serving the community
· Be able to relate to diverse populations
· Be at least 18 years of age
· Able to provide copy of either high school diploma, GED, or college transcript
· Have reliable transportation
· Be available to attend the free, AmeriCorps class at SU alternate Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., during the Fall and Spring semesters.
· Must successfully pass a comprehensive Criminal History Check, which includes FBI fingerprinting
· Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or lawful permanent resident alien
· Applicants DO NOT need to be college students, anyone from the community who fits the above requirements may participate.
Benefits available to the AmeriCorps Member:
Ø Valuable experience
Ø A bi-weekly stipend of $366.67
Ø An education award of $3,447.50 for future educational expenses or repayment of federal student loans - members who are age 55 or older may gift their ed. award to a child or grandchild
Ø Federal student loan forbearance while in service, with exemption from paying interest accrued during that time
Ø 8 tuition-free credits at Salisbury University for completion of training course
Ø Access to AmeriCorps Alumni Network
The hours are flexible with some weekends occasionally required. The office is located in downtown Berlin.
To fill out an application, visit www.salisbury.edu/americorps and click on ‘Become a Member’ and then ‘Fill out an application.’