K2H Civic Futures Coach - Colorado State University

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Campus Compact of the Mountain West
Campus Compact of the Mountain West (CCMW) is a membership organization that engages college and
university presidents throughout Colorado and Wyoming as part of a national coalition of more than
1100 colleges and universities across the country. These institutions are passionately committed to the
value service learning and civic engagement brings to higher education and the community. We connect
student needs to community needs by empowering students to get involved in social issues where they
can make a difference - not only in the lives of others, but also in their own growth as students and
citizens of the world.

K2H Civic Futures AmeriCorps Program
The K2H Civic Futures AmeriCorps Program focuses on civic learning and engagement opportunities and
skill development for kindergarten through higher education (K-H) students. In addition, the K2H
program strengthens partnership pipelines between K-12 systems and higher education systems that
create continuity for civic learning and engagement initiatives as students transition from K-12 to higher
education.
Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement (SLiCE) Office
The Office of Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement (SLiCE) strives to transform
students to transform the world. The office mission is to maximize student potential through high
quality, innovative programs and services. The SLiCE office offers a broad range of programs and
services for Colorado State University students, faculty, staff and the community in the areas of
leadership development, student involvement, and service and volunteer programs. Through the
programs at SLiCE, students find both support and resources to graduate as engaged, active participants
and leaders in their local, national and global communities.

AmeriCorps Member Benefits
K2H Mentor (part-time, 300 hours over one year service term, approximately 6 hours per week)
* Education award of $1,250 to be used for current educational expenses, to repay qualified
student loans, or to be used within 7 years for educational expenses
* Deferment of existing student loans during the K2H term of service
* Prorated (18%) repayment of interest accrued on qualified student loans during the K2H
term of service
* Hands-on experience in the field of K-12 education, higher education, civic learning and
engagement, community development, and youth development
* College credit when paired with a qualifying academic or co-curricular course or experience

Roles & Responsibilities
1) Implement civic learning and engagement programming with K-12 youth in public schools
* Commit to approximately 6 hours per week working with K-12 youth in local classrooms,
engaging students in Public Achievement civic learning and engagement programming. This
includes planning lessons, facilitating educational activities, and forming relationships.
* Attend a weekend of initial training and state-wide professional development conference.
* Meet six times per semester as a cohort to discuss solutions, receive training on the Public
Achievement model, learn classroom management strategies, and model activities and lessons.
* Facilitate weekly communication and relationship building with instructors.

2) Team Development & Reporting
* Meet bi-monthly with K2H AmeriCorps Members for training and reflection.
* Attend required training and development opportunities provided through CCMW and through
the host site.
* Complete all monthly time reporting, data collection, and progress reporting required by CCMW
and CNCS.

Desired Skills & Qualifications
* Experience working with K-12 students
* Understanding of or willingness to learn about higher education systems
* Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work across difference
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work with diverse members of the community
* Adaptability
* Collaborative spirit