Every Student Succeeds Volunteer/Intern

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The Every Student Succeeds Intern will work closely with the Deputy Director to research and develop a case study on the Every Student Succeeds Act, existing AmeriCorps program models addressing the priorities of ESSA and areas for potential. The volunteer/intern will work independently and report directly to the Deputy Director. S/he will participate in regular meetings (in-person or by phone); participate in an orientation; and communicate regularly with the Deputy Director and ASC team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (negotiable depending on areas of interest/expertise):

• Research the priorities of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and where is crossover with national service programming and traditional volunteering with a focus on AmeriCorps State.
• Identify existing program models addressing priorities of ESSA
• Write a case study with the findings and areas for further program development to address ESSA priorities.
• Support the sharing and dissemination of the final case study, as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned related to afterschool program development

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Familiarity with educational programming
• Familiarity with national service and AmeriCorps programs or willingness to learn about this
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Collaborative
• Self-starter
• Ability to effectively manage time and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to define and work to deadlines
• Business Savvy
• Understand mission of America’s Service Commissions
• Present professional, but friendly posture
• Maintain high ethics with communications and daily work tasks

TIMEFRAME:
Length of commitment: 8-12 weeks depending on availability
Scheduling will be at the discretion of intern with input from Deputy Director
Specific days/times needed: Flexible based on other volunteer/intern’s availability

WORKSITE: This internship is to be completed using the volunteer’s own technology equipment and/or software, phone, and Internet connection. Deputy Director is available to meet the intern regularly via web meetings or in-person in Des Moines, IA.

BENEFITS:
* The intern is eligible for a $1,000 stipend.
* Learn about AmeriCorps and national service
* Learn about afterschool programming
* Potential reference for job well done
* College course credit (as applicable through your college)
* Opportunity to apply skills and gain experience
* Support mission of America’s Service Commissions to promote national service and increases awareness of AmeriCorps State programs across the United States and territories

HOW TO APPLY: Send your resume along with a statement of interest and your related skills/availability to Rachel Bruns, Deputy Director, at rbruns@statecommissions.org.