Carol and Brian (and all supervisors!)<br><br>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. <br>
<br>For now, folks can visit:<a href="http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/benefits/index.asp" target="_blank">http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/benefits/index.asp</a> for more information on benefits of service through State programs. <br>
<br>Here's some info from the post from last year's positions, updated to reflect this year's info: <br><br><i><strong>Benefits of Service:</strong><br><br>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: <a href="http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/choose/state_national.asp" title="http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/choose/state_national.asp" target="_blank">http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/choose/state_national.asp</a>).
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.
</i><p><i><br>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. <br><br>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: <a href="http://www.ucimc.org/" title="www.ucimc.org" target="_blank">www.ucimc.org</a>.<br><br>All
positions are based at the UCIMC, in lovely Urbana, Illinois, where art
and activism blossoms, livin' is cheap, and people are friendly.</i></p>
<p><i>For more information please email: <a href="mailto:carolammons@gmail.com" target="_blank">carolammons@gmail.com</a> or call 217-344-8820.</i></p><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
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Subject: Americorps job descrip info<br>To: Nicole Pion <<a href="mailto:nicole.pion@gmail.com" target="_blank">nicole.pion@gmail.com</a>><br><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">Is there any general info about the Americorps program to give potential applicants?<br>
<br>BD<br></div>-- <br>Brian Dolinar, Ph.D.<br>303 W. Locust St.<br>Urbana, IL 61801<br>
<a href="mailto:briandolinar@gmail.com" target="_blank">briandolinar@gmail.com</a><br>
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