[UCIMC-Tech] Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center now hiring 8 positions for Fall 2009

[Danielle Chynoweth]

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The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center <http://www.ucimc.org> is now
hiring for the following full time positions through the Americorps program
to begin in Fall 2009.  To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to
nicole at ucimc.org by August 28th.

*Positions:*
News Media Coordinator
Community Center Building Manager
Books to Prisoners Volunteer Coordinator
The Bike Project Volunteer Coordinator
Web/Technical Projects Developer
Performance Venue Coordinator
Program Coordinator for the School for Designing a Society (
www.designingasociety.org)
Development and Communications Coordinator for the Gesundheit! Institute (
www.patchadams.org)

Download detailed descriptions of each
position<http://ucimc.org/content/ucimc-hire-8-state-americorps-fall-applications-requested>
.

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.

These are full-time, one year commitments to serve as an AmeriCorps member.
AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance of $11,400,  AmeriCorps
Education Award of up to $4,725 at the end of service, student-loan
forbearance, health coverage, and child care for those who qualify. The
AmeriCorps Education Award (up to $4,725) 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 AmeriCorps Program will also provide AmeriCorps members with a bus
pass, professional development opportunities, and access to the UCIMC's many
resources.

For more information please email Nicole Pion: nicole at ucimc.org or call
217-344-8820.
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