AmeriCorps Program Mentor - City of Davenport

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This is an AmeriCorps position with the City of Davenport AmeriCorps Program.

Living Stipend: $6,000

Education Award: $1,956.35

Term Dates: 09/28/2026 - 08/14/2027

Total Hours Required: 450 hours

Position Description:

1. Complete Training and Ongoing Professional Development

• Participate in required AmeriCorps and site-specific trainings related to youth development, trauma-informed practices, safety, program policies, and curriculum.
• Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities throughout the service term to strengthen knowledge and skills.

2. Support Member Training and Development

• Develop and facilitate icebreakers and team-building activities for member trainings.
• Create training resources that promote member engagement and professional growth.
• Collaborate with site staff to strengthen member training experiences.

3. Provide Ongoing Member Mentorship

• Foster supportive mentoring relationships with AmeriCorps members throughout the service term.
• Conduct regular check-ins focused on goal setting, professional growth, and service experiences.
• Maintain documentation of member progress and mentorship activities.
• Collaborate with site staff to support member development and success.

4. Support Themed Activity Development

• Review and provide constructive feedback on member-created activity plans and program materials.
• Monitor the development and completion of program activities aligned with weekly themes and program objectives.
• Promote high-quality, engaging, and developmentally appropriate programming.

5. Support Program Implementation

• Provide peer support and encouragement to AmeriCorps members during program sessions.
• Promote positive youth engagement, smooth program transitions, and effective activity facilitation.
• Model trauma-informed communication and positive leadership practices throughout program activities.

6. Support Program Evaluation and Reporting

• Coordinate the collection of participant evaluations and program feedback.
• Review evaluation materials for completeness and accuracy.
• Compile program data and contribute to reports that summarize participant outcomes and program impact.

7. Develop and Facilitate Member Trainings

• Design and co-facilitate professional development sessions for AmeriCorps members.
• Create interactive training materials focused on youth development, leadership, wellness, communication, service-learning, and group facilitation.
• Incorporate presentations, discussions, and hands-on learning activities into member trainings.
• Develop icebreakers and engagement strategies that encourage participation and collaboration.

8. Document Program Activities

• Capture photographs and visual content that highlight member service, youth engagement, and program activities.
• Collect participant and member reflections that demonstrate program impact.
• Organize digital media and program documentation for future outreach and program development.

9. Support End-of-Program Reflection and Sustainability

• Facilitate reflection activities that encourage members and participants to recognize growth and celebrate accomplishments.
• Organize program materials and resources for future use.
• Develop recommendations that support continuous program

Work Location: In person