The One Utah Service Fellowship (OUSF) is a state AmeriCorps program for high school graduates, college students, and emerging professionals who want to create meaningful change across Utah while gaining real-world experience. This immersive program places fellows with community-based organizations, nonprofits, and public agencies working on Utah's most pressing needs—from education and mental health to public health, environmental stewardship, and social services. If you're passionate about service, leadership, and impact, this is for you. The Jordan River Friends Program initiative aims to involve community members in safeguarding and enhancing the Jordan River corridor via volunteer service, educational outreach, and financial contributions. The Love Your Watershed Education Program focuses on instructing students about the Jordan River Watershed, and water quality through place based learning. Students have the opportunity to visit the Jordan River and learn how to test water quality and observe stormwater infrastructure. They also get to participate in a service clean-up day at their school, and become influencers in their community through a special end of unit project.

Service Term:

22.5 hours per week for 10 months Minimum of 900 hours Located in Salt Lake, UT Why Join Us? 1. Paid Service 2. Real World Experience

• Gain hands-on experience in schools, case management, and behavioral health 3. Professional Growth
• Build transferable skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving 4. Community Impact
• Make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities across Utah 5. Statewide and National Networks
• Join a cohort of service-minded peers and connect with professionals dedicated to public good

Member Benefits:

1. Living Allowance Stipend twice monthly of $473.68, total of $9,000 2. Education Award of $3,697.50, upon successful program completion which can be used for education costs up to cost of attendance or for eligible student loan repayment 3. Loan Deferment and Interest Forbearance on federally

• guaranteed student loans, with potential interest repayment while serving 4.

Access to

Member Assistance Program:

Includes free telephonic mental health counseling, professional assessments, webinars, and exclusive discounts Qualifications We seek Fellows who:

• Are creative problem solvers
• Speak and act professionally, with a high level of maturity when faced with uncertainty or discomfort
• Have the ability to motivate self and others
• Communicate effectively
• Commit to showing up, learning, and serving with purpose
• Are interested in having a future in public service, nonprofit work, healthcare, education, or social impact

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be 17 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Pass State & Federal background check
• Be a U.

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Citizen, National, or Legal Permanent Resident Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The AmeriCorps member will play a key role in supporting the Jordan River Foundation by driving two major initiatives: Jordan River Friends and Love Your Watershed. Expand and maintain a comprehensive database of businesses located along the Jordan River corridor to support long-term outreach and partnership development Develop and document a business community outreach strategy, including engagement plans, communication templates, and tracking systems Design and implement structured outreach campaigns to increase business participation in conservation, volunteerism, and community engagement initiatives Research, compile, and share resources related to service opportunities such as America250 and September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance to strengthen coordinated community engagement Build organizational capacity to engage businesses as volunteers and partners, including developing systems for tracking participation and contributions Further develop and document the "Adopt the Parkway" program model, including scalable frameworks for business involvement in litter prevention, invasive species management, and restoration efforts Identify and cultivate relationships with potential business and community leaders to support board development and organizational sustainability Strengthen collaborative partnerships with the Jordan River Commission and other stakeholders to enhance program reach and effectiveness Document all processes, tools, and strategies to ensure long-term sustainability and replication of outreach and engagement efforts Required OUSF Member Development will include, but is not limited to:

• Orientation to AmeriCorps service and program expectations
• Monthly Portfolio Assignments tailored to the Fellow's professional goals
• Service Training Modules
• Attending other classes, conferences, or trainings directly related to the services they provide
• Participating in staff or agency meetings
• Joining mandatory organized OUSF gatherings such as National Day of Service or MLK Day
• Engaging in intentional reflection on their term of service with other members, campus coordinators, or site supervisors.

Fellowship Service Responsibilities:

1.

Minimum Hours:

• Complete your minimum hours by your term end date by performing the above direct service and member development activities.
• Participating in mandatory OUSF gatherings such as 9/11 National Day of Service (September), MLK Day (January), UServeUtah AmeriCorps Member Gathering (March) 2.

Timely Reporting:

• Using an online system called IPT, members complete a service hour record form and a monthly progress report each month.
• Members must complete all exit forms and surveys within 30 days of their last day of service.

3.

Volunteer Mobilization Project:

• The Volunteer Mobilization Project (VMP) is a required project each OUSF AmeriCorps member completes during their term, where they design and lead a volunteer effort that supports their host site or community. In partnership with their Site Supervisor, fellows plan a project, recruit community volunteers, and carry it out.
• Members must mobilize at least 5 non-AmeriCorps volunteers for at least one hour of time each for a project within the state of Utah.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The One Utah Service Fellowship is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for application and service with our programs. To request reasonable accommodation please visit https://www.usu.edu/hr/current-employees/ada/ This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, sex, political affiliation, or, in most instances, religion. It is also unlawful to retaliate against any person who, or organization that, files a complaint about such discrimination. In addition to filing a complaint with local and state agencies that are responsible for resolving discrimination complaints, you may bring a complaint to the attention of AmeriCorps, the Federal Agency. If you believe that you or others have been discriminated against, or if you want more information, contact: Utah Labor Commission 160 East 300 South, 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6600 (801) 530-6800 Office of Civil Right and Inclusiveness The AmeriCorps agency 250 E Street, SW Washington, DC 20525 202-606-7503 (TTY and reasonable accommodation line) (202) 565-3465 (FAX); eo@cns.gov (email)

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Work Location:

In person