UCIMC to hire 8 State AmeriCorps this fall - applications requested!

UPDATE: The UCIMC will be hiring a part-time AmeriCorps Program Director to oversee the AmeriCorps program. Please see: (http://ucimc.org/content/call-applications-americorps-program-director-ucimc-0).  Applications are due by September 15th.  Please submit them to Nicole@ucimc.org.

The UCIMC has been awarded 8 State AmeriCorps starting in Fall of 2009!  We will be hiring for the following positions (click to view position description, or download them using links at the bottom of this article).  To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to nicole@ucimc.org by the date indicated below:

Positions:

News Media Coordinator (No Longer Accepting Applications)
Community Center Support Personel / Property Manager (No Longer Accepting Applications)
Books to Prisoners Volunteer Coordinator (No longer accepting applications)
The Bike Project Volunteer Coordinator  (No longer accepting applications)
Web/Technical Projects Developer (No longer accepting applications)
All-Ages Performance Venue Coordinator (No longer accepting applications)

One AmeriCorps member will also serve with the School for Designing a Society as a Program Coordinator.  (No longer accepting applications)

One AmeriCorps member will serve with the Gesundheit Institute as a Program Developer.   (No longer accepting applications)
All positions are based at the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center.

To Apply:

Each of the 8 position descriptions are attached below.  This is a two-part application:
1.)    Please submit a resume and cover letter to the email listed on the position description.  Position descriptions are available for download below.   
*Please complete this portion of the application first.

2.)    Selected candidate will need to create an account in the AmeriCorps system to formally accept an offer. It is recommended that applicants begin this process as early as possible, as it requires documentation (proof of citizenship) and submissions from 2 references. Create an account at: https://my2.americorps.gov/mp/recruit/registration.do

* We've extended the deadline!  Please submit your application to the UCIMC by August 28, 2009.

Benefits of Service:

These are full-time, one year commitments to serve as a State AmeriCorps.  AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance of $11,400, student-loan forbearance, health coverage, and child care for those who qualify. After successfully completing your term of service, you will receive an AmeriCorps Education Award of up to $4,725. This award can be used to pay off qualified student loans or to finance college, graduate school, or vocational training at eligible institutions. (from: http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/choose/state_national.asp).  The UCIMC State AmeriCorps Program will also provide AmeriCorps members with a bus pass, professional development opportunities, and access to the UCIMC's many resources.

The UCIMC is a grassroots organization committed to using media production and distribution as tools for promoting social and economic justice. We foster the creation and distribution of media, art, and narratives emphasizing underrepresented voices and perspectives and promote empowerment and expression through media and arts education. 

To this end, the UCIMC owns and operates a Community Media and Arts Center in the historic downtown post office building, which houses a radio station, media production facilities, bike coop, performance space, gallery, books to prisoners project, art studios, library, meeting space, and partner organizations. Read more: www.ucimc.org.

All positions are based at the UCIMC, in lovely Urbana, Illinois, where art and activism blossoms, livin' is cheap, and people are friendly.

For more information please email: nicole@ucimc.org or call 217-344-8820.