Americorps
In partnering with Coach Across America (CAA) and AmeriCorps, The Sanneh foundation is recruiting and hiring full-time AmeriCorps Members to become DreamLine Corp members who will serve as coaches, mentors, tutors to low-income students during a year-round services.
The Sanneh Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2003 with mission to use the power and appeal of sports, especially soccer, to unite diverse communities and help at risk youth develop into leaders and experience academic and life success.
Using soccer as organizing vehicle, the goals of the Foundation are to: 1) improve educational performance and social skills of at-risk youth through mentoring, afterschool programming and college preparatory training; 2) Promote healthy physical fitness by providing them with instructional soccer and interactive games. 3) Advance diversity and address racism through institutional change and training. The Foundation’ s partners are local schools and community centers.
AmeriCorps Member Position Announcement
POSITION TYPE: Full Time (1700 hours)
LIVING ALLOWANCE: $13,000*
SERVICE FOCUS: Tutoring & Mentoring & Coaching
TARGET POPULATION: Children & Youth from Low-Income Families
EDUCATION AWARD: $5,350.00
HEALTHCARE? YES
CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE? YES
PERIOD: July 30 , 2012 —July 30, 2013
*The LIVING ALLOWANCE is not a salary; is taxed; is distributed in even amounts throughout the 12 months (not connected to the number of hours served per pay period); will be paid at least twice monthly at the normal interval of the Host-site.
Being on a team has taught you determination, leadership and the importance of making healthy decisions. Now it’s your turn to lead the team. It’s your time to coach.
Make this your year to serve, to learn, and to make a difference.
To apply: Submit to jeanpaul@thesannehfoundation.org:
A Resume: Including 3 references.
A Letter of Intent: Indicate the following:
- Why do you want to become a AmeriCorps
- What do you expect to get out of this experience?
- Describe your personal best leadership experience
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Mailing Address: 1511 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
www.thesannehfoundation.org | Phone: 651-690-4855
Print: Job Announcement For AmeriCorps Members
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