How to Apply and Eligibility:
Purpose
MPL AmeriCorps members will help young people develop a love of reading, increase information literacy skills, and establish relationships with youth that bridge the gap between in and out of school learning.
Members are near-peer leaders who will serve in three unique spaces:
- School: facilitate information literacy classes for students at Milwaukee area schools
- MPL branch: lead after school homework help and run an activity with youth at a local library branch
- Summer: support summer reading and learning throughout the city at community organizations
Conditions of Employment
- Individuals who complete an application for general City employment on or after September 1, 2021 and are subsequently appointed to a position must provide proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., received both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) or have an approved religious or medical accommodation within ten business days of their employment start date.
- A car is required for this position
- This is an 11-month national service term (September 2023-August 2024)
Minimum Requirements
- Have a high school diploma before the start of the service year
- Be at least 18 years old at the start of the service year
- Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
- Pass a National Service Criminal History Check
- Valid driver's license, use of an automobile, and current auto insurance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience (or high interest) in education, working with youth, information literacy, and STEM programming
- Undergraduate degree
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
- Ability to relate well to and communicate well with people of various ages and from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Able to work accurately under pressure both independently and in a team-based environment
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point and Publisher)
- Comfortable with data collection and ongoing tracking of information
- Uses successful organization and time management strategies
- Desire to be of service to others
Current Salary
Members will get a living stipend of $25,000 for the service term, paid biweekly in equal installments.
In addition to receiving your AmeriCorps living stipend, members have access to many benefits including:
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Cell phone stipend
- Monthly housing stipend
- Childcare
- Education award of $6,895 upon successful completion of the program
- And more!
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants should expect to hear about next steps within one week of submitting their application.
Additional Information
How to apply