AmeriCorps Service @ IConnect - Change Happens Here!

AmeriCorps Service @ IConnect

• Change Happens Here! Greater Cleveland Neighborhood Centers Association Cleveland, OH Job Details Part-time | Full-time | Internship $6,314
• $21,735 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Working with seniors High school diploma or GED Older adults Elderly support services Full Job Description AmeriCorps

NCA COMMUNITY CONNECTOR CORPS

Join us as a Community Education Specialist with IConnect! 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 31, 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 impact of social isolation and loneliness is significant

• both for mental and physical health.

Be a part of helping people 55+ develop relationships and enjoy community through in-person programing at senior living complexes, rec and community centers as well as live virtual programs. Social connections are vital for all of us. They are instrumental in assisting us in maintaining health and a strong quality of life, even when other challenges are present. IConnect's unique programing provides social programing and technology training. Those that are not able to utilize technology are at a greater risk for social and life management issues during times of limited mobility. You will spend your service year providing in-person programing focused on a variety of topics from technology (we will provide training), line dancing, current event discussions, virtual tours, music, in-person board and online games, creative writing and much more. Members are encouraged to bring their interests and expertise to service.

Benefits Living Allowance :

Compensation is provided via direct deposit twice a month. Full time (1700 hours total,

• 40 hours per week) = $21,735 (one position available). 3/4 time (1200 hours total,
• 30 hours per week) = $17,482 Half Time (900 hours total,
• 20 hours per week) = $13,111 Quarter Time (450 hours total,
• 10 hours per week) = $6,314

Education Award :

Segal Education Award equivalent to the maximum amount of the Pell Grant upon the successful completion of service hours: Full Time = $7,395 3/4 Time = $5,176.50 Half Time = $3,697.50 Quarter Time = $1,923 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.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Internship Pay:

$6,314.00

• $21,735.

00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person