AmeriCorps NCA COMMUNITY CONNECTOR CORPS
Join us as a Community Education Specialist with Aspire, Adult Literacy and GED Program!
Dedicated to your community and in creating growth and change? Have a drive to assist older adults in enriching and improving their lives? Join our team of people dedicated to making a substantial difference in the quality of lives of our fellow Americans.
This position is for a year of service, starting September 16, 2026 and ending August 30, 2027.
AmeriCorps service is a rewarding opportunity for a gap year, recent college graduates, and current college students. Veterans, older adults, and others seeking to make a difference in their community, or a change in career, are also encouraged to apply. Veterans can participate in AmeriCorps, even on full disability, and receive the full living allowance without any reduction of benefits.
Join us and gain hands on experience working with older adults in Northeast Ohio and beyond. We foster an inclusive culture, focusing on assisting our team and participants in development and growth.
Positions Available:
The Aspire Program at NCA is an adult literacy education program that provides services at no cost to adults who 1) want to learn to read or improve their basic skills, 2) who are seeking to pass the GED or HiSET exams, or 3) who have a high school diploma but want to improve their skills to prepare for college or employment opportunities.
We serve those ages 16 and above (must be released from school if under 18). Our program follows a hyflex model that allows students to attend in person or virtually. All students work with licensed educators. Students can also get additional assistance from a tutor.
Benefits
Living Allowance: Compensation is provided via direct deposit twice a month.
Half Time (900 hours total, +-20 hours per week) = $13,111
Education Award: Segal Education Award equivalent to the maximum amount of the Pell Grant upon the successful completion of service hours:
Half Time = $3,697.50
The education award may be used towards educational expenses and/or current/past/future student expenses. A number of colleges match or exceed the educational award for current students.
This is a great opportunity to gain training and professional development skills while serving our community in a long-lasting and meaningful way.
Pay: $13,111.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
