Parent & Community AmeriCorps Member

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Founded in 1994, Greenbrier Learning Center (GLC) provides innovative, results-driven out-of-school time programs to support expanded learning opportunities for children from low-income, immigrant, and refugee households. GLC ensures real results for children through a holistic program approach, partnering closely with parents and schools to triangulate support for children.

The Parent Connection Program has three overarching objectives, each of which contributes to healthy homes and communities in which children can thrive: 1) parents are able to effectively engage in and support their child’s education; 2) adults are able to form safe, productive home and community environments; and 3) adults are able to develop their individual skills and interests and to become community leaders. These objectives are met through regular topic-based Parent Connection workshops across three sites.

The Parent & Community AmeriCorps Member will play a critical role in strengthening GLC’s partnerships with parents through its Parent Connection programs across three sites, as follows:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate Parent Connection Program activities at three GLC sites;
• Plan workshops to fall within specific program themes, including securing partner organizations to conduct workshops;
• Recruit parents and adults to participate in Parent Connection and other relevant programs/activities;
• Coordinate with Volunteer & Outreach AmeriCorps to ensure that childcare is provided by volunteers at all parent programs to eliminate childcare barriers to participation;
• Support parents and adults in the community, including making referrals for other services as needed;
• Conduct periodic focus groups with residents and adult participants to determine interest and need;
• Support collaboration among GLC’s community partners with regard to adult/parent programming;
• Implement regular program evaluations to determine program effectiveness;
• Provide translation and interpretation for workshops and other activities as needed;
• Develop and share reports on Parent Connection Program activities, as required;
• Provide periodic direct service support to the Learning ROCKS! Afterschool & Summer Program;
• Travel regularly across sites (all within 1.5 miles of each other); personal transportation helpful but not required;
• Participate in required AmeriCorps and/or National Days of Service projects; and
• Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and agreements of the organization.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien;
• High school graduate or equivalent, at least 17 years old;
• Commitment to local, community-based organizations;
• Confidence in leading and facilitating adult groups and discussion;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Professional communication skills - ability to interact well with children, parents, community members/partners, volunteers, and program staff;
• Interest in and sensitivity to working with people from a variety of cultures and ethnic groups;
• Bilingual Spanish and English skills, including reading, writing, and conversation required;
• Self-motivated, independent, and resourceful; and
• Excellent sense of humor is a must!

TIME COMMITMENT:

• Term of service: August 18, 2014 to August 14, 2015; and
• This is a full-time commitment during the term of service, including regular evening and some weekend activities. Flexible hours can be negotiated.

BENEFITS:

• AmeriCorps Members who successfully complete a term of service (1,700 hours for full-time members; 900 hours for part-time members) are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award of up to $5,550;
• Additional benefits include training, $1,008/month living stipend, health care benefits, student-loan forbearance or deferment, and, depending on eligibility, childcare assistance;

• Corps Members receive time off for winter break and spring break, as well as personal days off; and

• GLC is committed to strengthening Corps Members’ professional and personal development. Corps Members will receive training in a variety of topics including: content areas, tutoring skills, child development, behavior management, education theory, leadership skills, and team building. Additionally, Corps Members will have significant autonomy and ownership over many aspects of programming and service.

To Apply:

• Complete the initial job application form at: http://greenbrier.squarespace.com/careers/; and
• Send a cover letter, resume, two- to three-page writing sample, and three professional references to jobs@greenbrierlearning.org - subject line: Parent & Community AmeriCorps 2014-2015.

Greenbrier Learning Center’s Learning Links AmeriCorps program is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service and is the position is contingent upon funding approval.

Greenbrier Learning Center shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and provision of services.