AmeriCorps is the United States' system for people to serve communities across the country -- from classrooms to the outdoors to everything in between. In AmeriCorps, you can learn and apply new skills as you give back to your community, state and country through public service. In Rice County, HCI, in partnership with multiple schools and youth programs, is seeking applicants who love working with middle and high school age teens. Promise Fellows support youth in being successful in school and contribute to rising graduation rates in Faribault and Northfield. Be part of a cohort of 25 individuals making a difference in the lives of hundreds of Rice County youth!

The NEED:
Despite a decades-old assumption that Minnesota is a national leader in education, young people in Minnesota are often up against many systemic barriers as they pursue graduation. These barriers disproportionately affect low-income students and students of color. Nearly 1 in 5 Minnesota high school students did not graduate on time in 2018. High School graduation is a milestone that ALL students deserve to achieve and is critical in setting young people up for successful futures. ALL students have great potential, but some become academically or socially disengaged due to a system that does not fully support them. As these young people become increasingly
disconnected from their schools and communities, their risk of dropping out increases.

AmeriCorps Promise Fellows serve as caring adults who support, mentor, and build positive relationships with young people in 6-12th grade on their path to high school graduation. Fellows provide one-on-one and small group support to students in a school or non-profit organization. Fellows receive training in student-mentor relationship-building skills and goal-setting techniques. Fellows receive
support and training throughout the year and are encouraged to explore their own goals and have the opportunity to be paired with a Life Coach. 20% of AmeriCorps Promise Fellows return for a second year of service.

You SERVE:
Promise Fellows serve students in 6th-12th grade. As an AmeriCorps member, you will provide direct support to up to 30 students in the areas of:

• Attendance: Provide attendance coaching, call home if students miss class, and increase student attendance by creating a caring adult relationship.
• Engagement: Provide avenues for increased youth engagement in school and the broader community by coordinating programs like lunchtime mentoring, book clubs, promoting youth leadership development, and connecting youth with civic opportunities.
• Course Performance: Help students set academic goals and provide before, in, and after school educational support for individuals and small groups as students work towards their goals.

Promise Fellow openings include:

• Arcadia Charter School
• Faribault High School
• Greenvale Park Community School
• Northfield Area YMCA
• Northfield Community College Collaborative
• Northfield High School Student Success Center
• Northfield High School TORCH
• Northfield Middle School - Student Support
• Northfield Middle School TORCH
• Northfield Middle School Youth Center
• The Key Youth Center - Northfield Union of Youth

Benefits

Full-time members receive:

• $900 bi-weekly living stipend
• health and dental benefits, as well as childcare assistance
• student loan deferment and $6,495 education award
• extensive training and ongoing professional development

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $2,134.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person