SCI Americorps Fellow - Woburn Public Library

SCI AmeriCorps Fellow

• Woburn Public Library

SCI AmeriCorps Fellows gain professional nonprofit experience as well as: leadership training program through SCI, access to college / graduate credit through an exclusive partnership with Merrimack College, and earn federal dollars towards higher education. SCI AmeriCorps is seeking candidates to fill positions for a 1700-hour service term (approximately 40 hours/week) from September 2024 through June 2025. Fellow Stipend Benefit Options (A or B) A. Receive a Taxable Stipend of $2,500 / month, paid bi-weekly (max stipend value = $25,000 per year). B. Receive a Taxable Stipend of $1,600 / month, paid bi-weekly, with Housing Placement & Homestay Benefit [$900 / month] provided by StudentRoomStay (max stipend value = $25,000 year). Fellow Program Benefits

• Earn a Federal Education Award worth up to $7,395 upon successful completion of service

• May receive Student Loan Forbearance during active service

• Full Healthcare (medical, dental) provided by SCI AmeriCorps - $90 / month Transportation Stipend during your service term provided by SCI AmeriCorps

• SCI Developing Leaders Program - receive badges of completion for 50+ hours of comprehensive career development in partnership with Merrimack College

• Access to Merrimack College campus resources via Merrimack Student ID

• Free Enrollment in a Community Engagement course taught by Merrimack College faculty with the option to receive undergraduate or graduate academic credit.

• Essential Requirements

• Commit to full term-of-service in local communities with diverse residents

• Serve in-person for some or all service activities

• Participate fully in all SCI AmeriCorps orientations, trainings, surveys and evaluations

• Complete a Social Capital Youth Project for host site partner youth enrichment programming

• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of enrollment. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : At the Woburn Public Library, the SCI AmeriCorps Fellow core service activities will be: -Coordinate and manage out-of-school drop-in programming for teen patrons in collaboration with the Teen Librarian (Examples: 3D printing, arts & crafts, games, summer reading, etc.).

• Lead community outreach in Woburn to increase teen engagement in Library program offerings through strategic partnerships and relationship building with the school district and local organizations.

• Advise and coordinate 5-10 student members of the Library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Support development of the TAB by formalizing goals, meetings, documentation, and other organizing needs with assistance of Library administration and staff.

• Service Schedule: Monday

• Thursday 11:00 am

• 7:00 pm with occasional evening or weekend activities scheduled in advance.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Housing .

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development , Education , Children/Youth , Community Outreach .

Skills :

Communications , Community Organization , Youth Development , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Leadership , General Skills .