What are the responsibilities and job description for the NC LiteracyCorps Member position at North Carolina LiteracyCorps?
Company Description
The Duke University NC LiteracyCorps is a statewide consortium of NCLC AmeriCorps Volunteers working to build the capacity and impact of community and campus-based literacy programs. NCLC Volunteers will provide direct service and/or capacity-building support to local education nonprofits and schools in Durham, Wake, Forsyth, Pitt, and Mecklenburg Counties.
The mission of the NC LiteracyCorps is to increase opportunities for North Carolina children and adults through tutoring, small group teaching, classroom assistance, and capacity-building activities that strengthen an organization’s abilities to increase reach and impact. NC LiteracyCorps Volunteers will work alongside education professionals to increase the academic achievement, English skills, High School completion, or access to education and community resources across the state.
Durham Opportunities:
Book Harvest Durham (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Thrive Famiyl Health and Education Center (Full-time and Part-time)
Partners for Success and Student U (Full-Time)
Service Opportunities:
Several full- and half-time 11-month positions will be available beginning September 1, 2026.
Commitment & Benefits
AmeriCorps Volunteers serve 11 months (through August 31, 2027), meeting minimum hours for their term:
Full-Time: 40 hrs/week (1,700 hours total)
Half-Time: 22–25 hrs/week (900 hours total)
Hours increase for terms starting after October 1.
Living Allowance (paid monthly while actively serving):
Full-Time: $2,863.63/month, up to $31,500
Half-Time: $1,454.54/month, up to $16,000
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
Up to $175/month health insurance reimbursement (if needed to participate)
Childcare assistance (available upon request)
All Volunteers Receive:
Disaster Preparedness Training
Mental Health First Aid Certification
Ongoing professional development Service schedules will be determined by local sites.
To get more information: https://servicelearning.duke.edu/nc-literacycorps
To express interest (apply): https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bmHypr79yxbxHPo
Salary : $175 - $2,864