[Imc-supervisors] Americorps job descrip info

[Danielle Chynoweth]

We need to sell the UCIMC as a whole - the vision.  The VISTA position was
incredible daunting and didn't talk benefits or big picture. - D

On Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 4:16 PM, Nicole Pion <nicole.pion at gmail.com> wrote:

> Carol and Brian (and all supervisors!)
>
> I've been thinking about this and one of the reasons we didn't get a lot of
> good candidates for my VISTA position is that we need to be more specific
> and help people understand the benefits of being an AmeriCorps.  I believe
> that we need to explain the benefits of service in order to attract good
> candidates.  Maybe the supervisors can work with you, Carol, to develop some
> ideas that are specific to the UCIMC's program as part of a template for job
> descriptions.
>
> For now, folks can visit:
> http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/benefits/index.asp for more
> information on benefits of service through State programs.
>
> Here's some info from the post from last year's positions, updated to
> reflect this year's info:
>
> *Benefits of Service:
>
> These are full-time, one year commitments to serve as a State AmeriCorps.
> AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance of $11,800, student-loan
> forbearance, health coverage, and child care for those who qualify. After
> successfully completing your term of service, you will receive an AmeriCorps
> Education Award of up to $5,350. This award can be used to pay off qualified
> student loans or to finance college, graduate school, or vocational training
> at eligible institutions. (from:
> http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/choose/state_national.asp).  The
> UCIMC State AmeriCorps Program will also provide AmeriCorps members with a
> bus pass, professional development opportunities, and access to the UCIMC's
> many resources. *
>
> *
> The UCIMC is a grassroots organization committed to using media production
> and distribution as tools for promoting social and economic justice. We
> foster the creation and distribution of media, art, and narratives
> emphasizing underrepresented voices and perspectives and promote empowerment
> and expression through media and arts education.
>
> To this end, the UCIMC owns and operates a Community Media and Arts Center
> in the historic downtown post office building, which houses a radio station,
> media production facilities, bike coop, performance space, gallery, books to
> prisoners project, art studios, library, meeting space, and partner
> organizations. Read more: www.ucimc.org.
>
> All positions are based at the UCIMC, in lovely Urbana, Illinois, where art
> and activism blossoms, livin' is cheap, and people are friendly.*
>
> *For more information please email: carolammons at gmail.com or call
> 217-344-8820.*
>
>
>
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> From: Brian Dolinar <briandolinar at gmail.com>
>>> Date: Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 12:26 PM
>>> Subject: Americorps job descrip info
>>> To: Nicole Pion <nicole.pion at gmail.com>
>>>
>>>
>>> Is there any general info about the Americorps program to give potential
>>> applicants?
>>>
>>> BD
>>> --
>>> Brian Dolinar, Ph.D.
>>> 303 W. Locust St.
>>> Urbana, IL 61801
>>> briandolinar at gmail.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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