What is AmeriCorps NCCC?
The mission of AmeriCorps NCCC is to strengthen communities and develop leaders through team-based national and community service. Serving with Traditional Corps is a great way work with your hands, discover something different, and reach new heights of personal and professional growth.
Position Overview:
Service will be full-time for 10 months that will start in Feb 2025 and focus on a variety of hands-on projects while working with agencies and organizations at the local and national level. You’ll work with a team of 8-12 people, and you’ll be deployed to 4-6 projects across the country. You will be assigned to the campus in Vinton, IA. Your campus is where you’ll live during training and in between projects; the majority of the time is spent out in the field, working and living at project sites.
Corps Member Duties:
- You will perform direct, hands-on service in the areas of natural and other disasters, infrastructure improvement, environmental stewardship and conservation, energy conservation, and urban and rural development.
- You could be doing anything from building a house to running a youth summer program, so openness to new experiences is key!
- You’ll also undergo intensive training at the beginning of your service to prepare you for the adventure ahead and take on leadership roles and specialized assignments along the way.
- Learn and grow with a team of your peers and build lasting connections.
During service, you will receive:
- Basic expenses, including communal housing, meals, and a limited health benefit
- All program-related travel, including to your training location, projects, and back home after your service term
- A modest living allowance for your personal expenses
- Valuable training in leadership, technical skills, teamwork, and more
- Forbearance for federally backed students loans; after you successfully complete your term of service, you are eligible to have the interest incurred during service paid in full
After service, you will receive:
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395 to use on future educational expenses or to pay back qualified student loans
- Competitive job edge in your job search, including access to a network of over 700 Employers of National Service
- Opportunities to make your education more affordable through scholarships, application fee waivers, and other benefits for AmeriCorps alums provided by hundreds of Schools of National Service
Instructions to apply:
- Create Your Profile – You’ll need to register by creating your profile before applying. Input the required information, and then get started on your application.
- Start Your Application – Tell us about your motivations, skills, and experience. You’ll also need to provide two professional references.
- Submit Your Application – After completing your application, submit it to the specific service opportunities you want to pursue, which can be more than one.
Be sure to use the visual guide to walk you step-by-step through the process and sign up for an Application and Selection webinar.