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| Position Descriptions *This page best viewed with Internet Explorer or Safari. **Details may be subject to change. These positions are the new ones for the 2010-2011 funding period. If interested in applying, please email stirtzg@unk.edu of your intent. All applications are to be submitted on-line at americorps.gov. You will search for the Rural Corps Project in Nebraska. Email if you have difficulty with the site.
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American Red Cross Resource Mobilizer(450hrs)
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| Location:
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Preferably Gosper/Dawson/Custer County
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| Position Type:
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Quarter Time (450 hrs; $1250 Ed Award)
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| Annual Stipend:
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$2,000.00
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| Position Description:
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Areas for capacity building include: working with staff on volunteer recruitment for the 12 county area. In addition, members will help to market Health and Safety Program and help establish community classes in the counties surrounding Kearney. Dependent on the Member's skills and interests, some opportunities exist to assist with educational programming related to health, nutrition, environmental issues, etc.
Members holding any of the positions will be trained as presenters for community Disaster Education and possibly as Health and Safety instructors.
Commuter or online students living within these counties, are encouraged to apply.
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| Status:
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Open
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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Position best filled by resident of any of the counties surrounding Kearney or commuting students.
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| Hosting Org.:
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Ft. Kearney Chapter: American Red Cross
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| Position:
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American Red Cross, Ft. Kearney Chapter (675hrs)
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| Location:
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Variable sites, preferably, Dawson/Custer County
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| Position Type:
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Reduced Half Time (675 hrs; $1800 Ed Award)
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| Annual Stipend:
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$2,500.00
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| Position Description:
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Areas for capacity building include: working with staff on volunteer recruitment for the 12 county area. In addition, members will help to market Health and Safety Program and help establish community classes in the counties surrounding Kearney. Dependent on the Member's skills and interests, some opportunities exist to assist with educational programming related to health, nutrition, environmental issues, etc.
Members holding any of the positions will be trained as presenters for community Disaster Education and possibly as Health and Safety instructors.
Commuter or online students living within these counties, are encouraged to apply.
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| Status:
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Open
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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This position will best be served by someone commuting from, or living in Custer or Dawson County
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| Hosting Org.:
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Ft. Kearney Chapter: American Red Cross
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| Position:
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American Red Cross, Ft. Kearney Chapter (900hrs)
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| Location:
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South Central Nebraska
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| Position Type:
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Half Time (900 hrs; $2362 Ed Award)
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| Annual Stipend:
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$5,000.00
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| Position Description:
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Areas for capacity building include: this position will primarily be responsible for working with staff on volunteer recruitment for the 12 county area. In addition, any of the Red Cross AmeriCorps members will help to market Health and Safety Program and help establish community classes in the counties surrounding Kearney.
Dependent on the Member's skills and interests, some opportunities exist to assist with educational programming related to health, nutrition, environmental issues, etc.
Members holding any of the positions will be trained as presenters for community Disaster Education and possibly as Health and Safety instructors.
Commuter or online students living within these counties, are encouraged to apply.
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| Status:
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Open
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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Particularly suited for individuals who possess or are skilled or interested in working with marketing or advertising.
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| Hosting Org.:
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Ft. Kearney Chapter: American Red Cross
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| Position:
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Arc of Buffalo County
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| Location:
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Kearney (City)
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| Position Type:
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Quarter Time (450 hrs; $1250 Ed Award)
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| Annual Stipend:
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$2,000.00
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| Position Description:
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Two quarter time positions: The selected applicants will work with persons with developmental disabilities of all ages within various group activities such as arts & crafts, respite events, youth activities, swimming, dancing, family gatherings, etc. Duties at these activities will include some supervision, interaction with participants, and volunteer assistance. Some record keeping, designing flyers, preparing maps, helping with the Arc newsletter, etc. The ideal candidates will assist with planning and helping with activities which include: summer youth activities, Swim Club, Challenger Baseball, Friday afternoon clubs, Saturday morning crafts, one on one recreational outings, and other special events. Many of the hours would be flexible. Must have excellent driving record, as some transportation is required. Registry check is also required. The Arc office is located at the First Presbyterian Church at 6511 Sixth Ave, across from the YMCA.
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| Status:
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Open
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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Considerable flexibility in scheduling
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| Hosting Org.:
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Arc of Buffalo County
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| Position:
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Great Platte River Road Archway Resource Mobilizer
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| Location:
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Kearney (City)
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| Position Type:
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Minimum Time (300 hrs; $1000 Ed Award)
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| Annual Stipend:
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$1,000.00
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| Position Description:
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This member will be involved in resource mobilization and assist with development of exhibits and the planning and implementation of events at the Archway.
One major project will be to work with recruitment of volunteers to assist with the annual Native American Pow Wow Event.
Assist with educational tours and events at the Archway.
Hours to serve are flexible
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| Status:
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Open
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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| Hosting Org.:
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Great Platte River Archway Museum
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| Position:
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Habitat for Humanity, Kearney Chapter
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| Location:
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Kearney (City)
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| Position Type:
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Minimum Time (300 hrs; $1000 Ed Award)
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| Annual Stipend:
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$1,000.00
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| Position Description:
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Member will be provided opportunties to build skills and knowledge about the Habitat program, receive professional development training in various aspects of the organization and the people being served. Hours to serve are arranged to meet needs.
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| Status:
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Open
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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| Hosting Org.:
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Rural Corps of South Central Nebraska
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| Position:
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Kearney Area Community Foundation Aide
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| Location:
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Kearney (City)
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| Position Type:
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Half Time (900 hrs; $2362 Ed Award)
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| Annual Stipend:
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$5,000.00
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| Position Description:
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This member will assist the Foundation with AmeriCorps program fiscal management, be involved in managing volunteer recruitment, planning events, and generally inform and promote the AmeriCorps Program and the SLPro database development in the community.
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| Status:
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Closed
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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| Hosting Org.:
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Kearney Area Community Foundation
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| Position:
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Kearney Community Learning Center - After School Aide #1,2,3,4,5
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| Location:
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Kearney (City)
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| Position Type:
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Quarter Time (450 hrs; $1250 Ed Award)
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| Annual Stipend:
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$2,000.00
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| Position Description:
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AmeriCorps Members serving in these 5 positions will provide leadership and coordination for UNK service-learning students, high school students completing community service hours and other volunteers at Kearney Community Learning Center before/after-school program.
This program serves students, predominately from low-income families and/or disadvantaged circumstances, providing a safe and enriching learning environment 5 days a week from 3-6pm.
Eighty plus students from the UNK Teacher Education program alone provide 1200 hours of service annually at the Center sites which are hosted at 5 elementary schools in Kearney.
In addition to the coordination, Members will also help to provide tutoring, mentoring and companionship in direct service to the elementary students.
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| Status:
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Open
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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These positions provide Members experience working with Early Childhood and elementary aged children in structured programs.
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| Hosting Org.:
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Kearney Community Learning Center
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| Position:
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Kearney Public School Classroom Aides (900hrs)
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| Location:
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Kearney (City)
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| Position Type:
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Half Time (900 hrs; $2362 Ed Award)
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| Annual Stipend:
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$5,000.00
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| Position Description:
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Positions for 5 members are available with the school. These members will provide service to children struggling in the classrooms. Work is arranged with... English Language Learners, children with learning, development or other disabilities; children/youth at risk; children from disadvantaged circumstances; building family relationships; cultural differences; and other needs in the educational system. Assignments will be made based on Member's skills, abilities, and interests,
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| Status:
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Open
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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Interested persons email, stirtzg@unk.edu re interest in serving in a position. Official full applications are to be made at Americorps.gov web site to qualify. |
| Hosting Org.:
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Kearney Public School
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| Position:
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Kearney Public Schools Classroom Aide (300hrs)
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| Location:
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Kearney (City)
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| Position Type:
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Minimum Time (300 hrs; $1000 Ed Award)
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| Annual Stipend:
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$1,000.00
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| Position Description:
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Two minimum-time members will provide service to children struggling in the classrooms. Work is arranged with... English Language Learners, children with learning, development or other disabilities; children/youth at risk; children from disadvantaged circumstances; building family relationships; cultural differences; and other needs in the educational system. Assignments will be made based on Member's skills, abilities, and interests,
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| Status:
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Open
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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Interested persons email, stirtzg@unk.edu re interest in serving in a position. Official full applications are to be made at Americorps.gov web site to qualify.
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| Hosting Org.:
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Kearney Public School
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| Position:
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Kearney Public Schools, Classroom Aide (450 hrs)
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| Location:
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Kearney (City)
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| Position Type:
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Quarter Time (450 hrs; $1250 Ed Award)
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| Annual Stipend:
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$2,000.00
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| Position Description:
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One Quarter Time Member position will serve to meet needs within the school for children struggling in the classrooms. Member's service will be arranged with... English Language Learners, children with learning, development or other disabilities; children/youth at risk; children from disadvantaged circumstances; building family relationships; cultural differences; and other needs in the educational system. Assignments will be made based on Member's skills, abilities, and interests,
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| Status:
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Open
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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Interested persons email, stirtzg@unk.edu re interest in serving in a position. Official full applications are to be made at Americorps.gov web site to qualify.
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| Hosting Org.:
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Kearney Public School
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| Position:
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Rowe Sanctuary Resource Mobilization Specialist
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| Location:
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Gibbon (Rural)
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| Position Type:
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Reduced Half Time (675 hrs; $1800 Ed Award)
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| Annual Stipend:
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$2,500.00
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| Position Description:
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The Audubon Rowe Sanctuary near Gibbon, invites a Resource Mobilization Specialist to serve as a half-time AmeriCorps member.
Housing will be provided on-site at the Sanctuary. In addition, the member will receive a $2,500 living stipend and an $1800 educational award at the end of their service commitment.
The Rowe Sanctuary is located directly on the Platte River, where millions of ducks and geese and 500,000 Sandhill Cranes stage during their annual migrations.
The AmeriCorps member will be responsible for numerous tasks including: Coordinating Service-Learning and Research students from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and/or Hastings College; volunteer recruitment and coordination; and assist with fundraising.
To assist Rowe Sanctuary in their attempts to build relationships among the Hispanic communities of Nebraska, bi-lingual individuals (Spanish/English) are encouraged to apply.
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Open
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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| Hosting Org.:
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Rowe Sanctuary
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| Position:
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United Way of the Kearney Area-Volunteer Solutions
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| Location:
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Kearney (City)
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| Position Type:
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Reduced Half Time (675 hrs; $1800 Ed Award)
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| Annual Stipend:
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$2,500.00
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| Position Description:
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Work in Kearney to discover volunteer opportunities and connect agencies/organizations/schools to the United Way.
This Member will be responsible for ensuring that all existing service organizations within Kearney are contacted and assisted in registering service opportunities in the Volunteer Solutions database. Assist in preparing and delivering training on Volunteer Solutions for United Way's Partner Agencies and other non-profits in Kearney, in addition to other potential volunteer contacts.
*Assist organizations in developing volunteer position descriptions and management pieces.
*Monitor and recruit volunteer matches for the posted opportunities, complete updates and evaluate completed service.
*Exchange listings with the UNK SL-Pro data system weekly.
*Attend regular AmeriCorps Rural Corps meetings and trainings.
*Other duties as assigned. Volunteer Solutions will provide an opportunity for these contacts to note service opportunties for volunteers wishing to donate time to help accomplish the listed needs.
Extensive computer work will be required.
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Open
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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Minimum of 1 year college successfully completed (24 semester credit hours)
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| Hosting Org.:
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United Way of the Kearney Area
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| Position:
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UNK American Democracy Project Aide
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| Location:
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Kearney (City)
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| Position Type:
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Quarter Time (450 hrs; $1250 Ed Award)
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| Annual Stipend:
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$2,000.00
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| Position Description:
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Assisting with the American Democracy Project at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Roles will include initial promotion (via website and print media) and coordination with faculty, student involvement, and community partners.
The American Democracy Project seeks to engage students in their communities and to develop them as active citizens through collaborative on and off campus partnerships.
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Open
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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| Hosting Org.:
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American Democracy Project
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| Position:
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UNK Frank House Aide
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| Location:
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Kearney (City)
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| Position Type:
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Quarter Time (450 hrs; $1250 Ed Award)
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| Annual Stipend:
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$2,000.00
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| Position Description:
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The Frank House is a historic home on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Kearney. Our mission is to preserve and share its historic and aesthetic value and cultural resources. A part-time AmeriCorps worker will:
- Complete training for visitor and volunteer services (20 hours)
- Provide successful visitor and volunteer experiences (safety and comfort, supervision, tours, and engagement inquiry)
- Document the program (SLPro, attendance and event records & engagement evaluations)
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Closed
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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| Hosting Org.:
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Frank House
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| Position:
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UNK Office for Service-Learning Aides (300hrs)
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| Location:
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Kearney (City)
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| Position Type:
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Minimum Time (300 hrs; $1000 Ed Award)
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| Annual Stipend:
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$1,000.00
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| Position Description:
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Two members will serve as aides to the Office for Service-Learning in various capacities to be "farmed-out" to help with specific projects as requested by community partners, campus partners such as faculty implementing service-learning components, or Residential and Greek Life organizations.
Project duties could include:
*assist in regular AmeriCorps promotional events and Member trainings, and help promote the AmeriCorps program and recruitment of Members
*work alongside other AmeriCorps Members at other Rural Corp Host Sites hosting special events
*assist with the marketing and training of Service Learning Pro database to campus and community entities.
This database will provide for matching service opportunities with volunteers wishing to serve. Reports may be generated by service sites, students or faculty which will document hours of service and numbers of volunteers. Students using the system will be able to produce a service resume at the end of their education program at UNK.
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Open
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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Excellent opportunity for someone interested in Marketing, Communication, Education, Computer Science or other related fields
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| Hosting Org.:
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Office for Service-Learning
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| Position:
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UNK Office for Service-Learning Capacity Builder(450hrs)
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| Location:
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Kearney (City)
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| Position Type:
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Quarter Time (450 hrs; $1250 Ed Award)
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| Annual Stipend:
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$2,000.00
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| Position Description:
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The Office for Service-Learning is seeking a motivated person to serve approximately 12-14 hours/week in furthering the integration of campus and community through service-learning. This member will work under the direction of the Director of the Office for Service-Learning, Participants will:
- be instructed to assist in training UNK faculty, community partners and students in the implementation of a new database tool, Service-Learning Pro (SLPro)
- assist in developing and delivering training for co-curricular student groups
- utitlize existing networks with local schools as applicable to encourage the development of service-learning at K-12 schools
- work cooperatively with Full Time AmeriCorps Member to complete tasks
- accomplish other tasks as assigned
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Open
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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| Hosting Org.:
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Office for Service-Learning
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| Position:
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UNK, Office for Service-Learning, Communications Specialist, Full Time
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| Location:
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Kearney (City)
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| Position Type:
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[Choose One]
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| Annual Stipend:
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$11,800.00
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| Position Description:
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This Full Time Member Position serves as a Communications Specialist, shared between the Rural Corps Project and the Communications Department:
Duties could include:
*assist in regular AmeriCorps promotional events and Member trainings
*assist with the promotion of the AmeriCorps program and recruitment of Members
*work alongside other AmeriCorps Members at other Rural Corp Host Sites hosting special events
*work with other UNK faculty currently implementing service-learning components in courses as they link to and communicate with their community partners
*assist with the marketing and training of Service Learning Pro database to campus and community entities.
This database will provide for matching service opportunities with volunteers wishing to serve. Reports may be generated by service sites, students or faculty which will document hours of service and numbers of volunteers. Students using the system will be able to produce a service resume at the end of their education program at UNK.
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Closed
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| Start Date:
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9/1/2010
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| Comments:
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Member will serve half-time in dual positions
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| Hosting Org.:
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Office for Service-Learning
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Accessibility
AmeriCorps does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, color, political affiliation, religion, age, or disability. Individuals with disabilities can make reasonable accommodation requests by calling the Rural Corps office at 308.865.8957, or by using the form or other electronic methods identified on the "Contact Us" page.
Although much of the program will be administered via internet communication, reasonable accommodations can be requested for persons without internet access. Additionally, limited funding has been designated to assist with internet access for specified positions. Inquire for more information.
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