LEAPcares - Training Liaison

The One Utah Service Fellowship (OUSF) is a state AmeriCorps program for high school graduates, college students, and emerging professionals who want to create meaningful change across Utah while gaining real-world experience.

This immersive program places fellows with community-based organizations, nonprofits, and public agencies working on Utah’s most pressing needs—from education and mental health to public health, environmental stewardship, and social services.

If you’re passionate about service, leadership, and impact, this is for you.

LEAPcares Early Childhood Services Nonprofit is on a mission to revolutionize childcare infrastructures, solving the two primary concerns faced by the industry: typical childcare centers are rarely profitable, and there is a huge lack of early childhood educators as it is a low-paying career choice. They empower culturally and linguistically diverse communities to establish and manage their own thriving childcare centers, fostering economic growth and individual mobility.

The childcare industry often struggles with insufficient training, resource constraints, and lack of cultural inclusivity. LEAPcares tackles these issues head-on, creating pathways for aspiring childcare providers to thrive and ensuring families receive the high-quality care they deserve.

Application Deadline: 07/28/2026
Service Term: 35 hours per week for 12 months
Expected Term of Service Dates: 08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027*
*May be subject to change.
Minimum of 1700 hours
Located in South Salt Lake, UT

Why Join Us?

1. Paid Service
2. Real World Experience
- Gain hands-on experience in schools, case management, and behavioral health
3. Professional Growth
- Build transferable skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving
4. Community Impact
- Make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities across Utah
5. Statewide and National Networks
- Join a cohort of service-minded peers and connect with professionals dedicated to public good

Member Benefits:

1. Living Allowance Stipend twice monthly of $886.95, total of $17,000

2. Education Award of $7,395, upon successful program completion which can be used for education costs up to cost of attendance or for eligible student loan repayment

3. Loan Deferment and Interest Forbearance on federally- guaranteed student loans, with potential interest repayment while serving

4. Access to Member Assistance Program: Includes free telephonic mental health counseling, professional assessments, webinars, and exclusive discounts

Qualifications
We seek Fellows who:

*Are creative problem solvers
*Speak and act professionally, with a high level of maturity when faced with uncertainty or discomfort
*Have the ability to motivate self and others
*Communicate effectively
*Commit to showing up, learning, and serving with purpose
*Are interested in having a future in public service, nonprofit work, healthcare, education, or social impact

Minimum Qualifications:

*Be 17 years of age or older
*Have a high school diploma or GED
*Pass State & Federal background check
*Be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Legal Permanent Resident

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Mentor Adult Learners in the LEAPcares Teacher Training Program
2. Provide one-on-one and small-group mentoring in:
- English conversation and vocabulary used in classrooms
- Understanding assignments, quizzes, and practicum expectations
- Basic computer and digital literacy (email, Canvas/Google Classroom equivalents, online modules)
- Help learners build confidence as they advance toward the Utah Career Ladder and CDA pathways.
3. Strengthen Classroom Learning in the CO-OP Children’s Center
4. Assist with implementing the Leorain Education early-learning curriculum for ages 2–5
5. Support children’s daily routines: greetings, classroom transitions, circle time, songs, literacy moments, outdoor play
6. Model gentle, trauma-informed, culturally responsive teaching interactions
7. Help prepare learning materials, songs, and bilingual supports that match the families we serve
8. Distributing and conducting follow up surveys with individuals who have received services
9. Providing transportation information such as bus routes or maps to help direct individuals to the resources referred

Required OUSF Member Development will include, but is not limited to:

*Orientation to AmeriCorps service and program expectations
*Monthly Portfolio Assignments tailored to the Fellow’s professional goals
*Service Training Modules
*Attending other classes, conferences, or trainings directly related to the services they provide
*Participating in staff or agency meetings
*Joining mandatory organized OUSF gatherings such as National Day of Service or MLK Day
*Engaging in intentional reflection on their term of service with other members, campus coordinators, or site supervisors.

Fellowship Service Responsibilities:

1. Minimum Hours:
- Complete your minimum hours by your term end date by performing the above direct service and member development activities.
- Participating in mandatory OUSF gatherings such as 9/11 National Day of Service (September), MLK Day (January), UServeUtah AmeriCorps Member Gathering (March)

2. Timely Reporting:
- Using an online system called IPT, members complete a service hour record form and a monthly progress report each month.
- Members must complete all exit forms and surveys within 30 days of their last day of service.

3. Volunteer Mobilization Project:
- The Volunteer Mobilization Project (VMP) is a required project each OUSF AmeriCorps member completes during their term, where they design and lead a volunteer effort that supports their host site or community. In partnership with their Site Supervisor, fellows plan a project, recruit community volunteers, and carry it out.
- Members must mobilize at least 5 non-AmeriCorps volunteers for at least one hour of time each for a project within the state of Utah.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The One Utah Service Fellowship is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for application and service with our programs. To request reasonable accommodation please visit https://www.usu.edu/hr/current-employees/ada/

This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, sex, political affiliation, or, in most instances, religion. It is also unlawful to retaliate against any person who, or organization that, files a complaint about such discrimination. In addition to filing a complaint with local and state agencies that are responsible for resolving discrimination complaints, you may bring a complaint to the attention of AmeriCorps, the Federal Agency.

If you believe that you or others have been discriminated against, or if you want more information, contact:

Utah Labor Commission
160 East 300 South, 3rd Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6600
(801) 530-6800

Office of Civil Right and Inclusiveness
The AmeriCorps agency 250 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20525
202-606-7503 (TTY and reasonable accommodation line)
(202) 565-3465 (FAX); eo@cns.gov (email)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person

Salary : $887 - $17,000