Social Emotional Learning Intervention Coordinator
Example Contract dates:
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September 1st, 2026 – May 8th, 2027 (36 Week Contract)
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September 14th, 2026 – May 22nd, 2027 (36 Week Contract)
- Contract start and end dates are flexible and rotate on a bi-weekly schedule
900 Hour Contract - Minimum of 28 hours/week
Compensation: Living Allowance Total: $11,700 ($650.00 -taxes every 2 weeks over 36 weeks) + Education Award: $3,697.50
Closing Date: Open until filled
General Purpose:
AmeriCorps is a national service program that takes a different approach to improve lives and fostering civic engagement. AmeriCorps Members commit their time to address critical community needs. In Dubuque, AmeriCorps Members serve at the intersection of education and mental health to help youth understand their emotions, reactions, and relationships through social-emotional learning to improve academic, career, and social success. City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Members implement key skill-building program to have the following impacts:
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Youth experience programs promoting healthy lifestyles resulting in decreased youth risk-related behaviors.
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Youth development skills to build meaningful and healthy relationships while experiencing being valued and respected.
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Providing every young person with the opportunity to grow up safely and access their best possible future.
The Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Coordinator plays a vital role in providing targeted support to at-risk youth in the Dubuque community. As an AmeriCorps member, you will be responsible for implementing and promoting social-emotional learning initiatives to enhance the overall well-being and academic success of students. This role requires a passionate and dedicated individual who understands the importance of social-emotional development and is committed to creating a positive and welcoming learning environment.
Benefits:
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Education Award received upon successful completion of their term of service.
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Living Allowance
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Student loan forbearance and interest payments for eligible loans
Service Schedule
The Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Coordinator’s scheduled hours may fluctuate based on student schedules throughout the schoolyear. Typical schedule: Mon - Fri: Serve flexibly between the hours of 8am - 3pm for a minimum of 28 hours per week. Opportunities for weekend and evening hours or special events may become available during the year.
Example schedule for illustrative purposes:
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Monday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Tuesday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Wednesday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Thursday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Friday: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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Saturday: Off
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Sunday: Off
Leave: Sick leave, personal leave, and holiday leave is allowed, but such time off does not count towards the required number of hours needed to successfully complete the term of service. There are additional benefits offered if the member has a compelling personal circumstance.
Disaster Deployments: Member who opt-in to be engaged in disaster deployment/activities will need to ensure availability for the term of the disaster deployments, generally 2-4 weeks. Make plans for pets, family members, other employment and responsibilities that need regular attention.
Evaluation & Alternative Service
AmeriCorps Members are required by the program to complete Self-Evaluations.
Mid-Term Evaluations: At the member’s halfway point during their term of service, the member will complete a self-evaluation and their Site Supervisor will complete an evaluation on the member through AmericaLearns. The member and site supervisor will meet, with or without Program Staff, to discuss the evaluations in-depth. These evaluations must be submitted to the AmeriCorps Program.
End-Term Evaluations: Upon the completion of their AmeriCorps Contract, all members will complete an End-Term Evaluation through AmericaLearns. The End-Term Evaluation must be completed, signed, and submitted to the AmeriCorps Program within 30 days of the member’s final date of service. Non-submission of this document within the 30-day timeframe will lead to the member being exited for cause (see section 9 of the Member Service Agreement) and will forfeit the member’s right to the Education Award.
Members may engage in other allowable activities that are not specifically outlined in the position description, but that support the AmeriCorps program design, and which will help the Program meet its goals. Under no circumstances will members be asked to perform prohibited activities. Volunteers recruited and/or managed by AmeriCorps members will not participate in prohibited activities as outlined in the approved grant application.
APPLICATION: all applications are submitted electronically via this website.
Questions? CONTACT: City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program
Phone: 563.690.6171 Email: [email protected]
- AmeriCorps member will receive education award in the form of an electronic payment through myamericorpgs.gov. Education award may be used to pay educational costs at eligible post-secondary educational institutions or qualified student loans. Members who are 55+ years of age can transfer award to child or grandchild under specific conditions.
Note: AmeriCorps Members are compensated through the national AmeriCorps program and are not considered employees of the City of Dubuque.
