Lilyfield’s EmpowerOKC program is seeking applications to serve as direct-service AmeriCorps members. AmeriCorps members will provide Check & Connect mentoring services to 1) elementary students and their families who are in communities at high-risk for exposure to the foster care system and 2) middle/high school aged foster youth. Members will also support EmpowerOKC’s after school program, summer program, community engagement, and volunteer recruitment. AmeriCorps members will begin service in September 2019. Members will serve 12-40 hours per week for 8-11 months dependent upon their member type (Minimum Time, Quarter Time, Three-Quarter, or Full Time). This is NOT a salaried employee position. All members qualify for the Segal Education Award upon the completion of service. This education award can be utilized toward a member’s college tuition or student loans. Full time, Three-Quarter, and Quarter Time members receive a living allowance. Full-time members may be eligible for healthcare or childcare benefits. AmeriCorps members will gain valuable non-profit experience implementing an evidence-based intervention with diverse populations. Candidates must be 18 years or older and a US Citizen. Spanish/English bilingual is preferred, but not required. Interested applicants may send their resume to americorps@lilyfield.org.
Lilyfield’s EmpowerOKC program is seeking applications to serve as capacity-building AmeriCorps members. AmeriCorps members will provide support to the planning, development, and facilitation of EmpowerOKC’s after school program, summer program, community engagement, data collection, and volunteer recruitment. Capacity-building members will serve as Quarter-Time members in one of two terms: 1) 12-20 hours per week, September 2019-May 2020 or 2) 37.5-40 hours per week May-July 2020. This is NOT a salaried employee position. Quarter-Time members qualify for the Segal Education Award upon the completion of service. This education award can be utilized toward a member’s college tuition or student loans. Quarter-Time members receive a living allowance. AmeriCorps members will gain valuable non-profit administrative experience. Candidates must be 18 years or older and a US Citizen. Interested applicants may send their resume to americorps@lilyfield.org.