Are you a motivated individual with a passion for service? Check out our position openings for Kentucky Campus Compact, National Campus Compact, and our extended network.
Below are the open positions for our KyCC programs: VISTA, KCC, and KAA. Feel free to explore this website to learn about all three.
Through AmeriCorps VISTA, Kentucky Campus Compact is able to place over 50 VISTA members with educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and government agencies in Kentucky.
KyCC VISTA members achieve the AmeriCorps anti-poverty goals through indirect service activities in the areas of economic development and opportunity, organizational capacity building, Pre-K to Post-Secondary educational programming, nutritional and community health awareness, leadership development, and assisting veteran and military families.
Current Opportunities:
To learn more about current openings in the KyCC VISTA Program, please reach out to Hanna Gabbard, KyCC VISTA Program Manager, at hanna.gabbard {at} kycompact(.)org.
Qualifications:
Terms and Benefits:
Locations:
| Central Kentucky | Eastern Kentucky | Northern Kentucky | Western Kentucky |
| Bell Co. Area Technology Center | Floyd Central HS | Grant Co. HS | Christian Co. HS |
| Danville HS | Knott Co. Area Technology Center | Ignite Institute | McCracken Co. HS |
| Jackson Co. Area Technology Center | Morgan Co. Area Technology Center | Ryle HS | Owensboro Co. HS |
| Knox Central HS | Russell Area Technology Center | Southern HS | Warren Co. Area Technology Center |
| Lincoln Co. Area Technology Center | Valley HS | ||
| Powell Co. HS | |||
| Scott Co. HS |
Position Title: Study Abroad and International Programs Kentucky College Coach
Location: Study Abroad and International Programs; 2001 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
Dates: August 1, 2022 – July 31, 2023
Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday-Friday
Pay: $1,610 per month in living allowance, less FICA and other applicable taxes
Benefits: Healthcare and childcare eligibility, federal student loan forbearance eligibility, professional development, and an education award of $1,374.60 – $6495 upon completing service (depending on the number of months of service).
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree
Contact: Kim Kerns; kkerns {at} bellarmine(.)edu; 502.272.7499
Our Mission:
Study Abroad and International Programs is a part of the Academic Enrichment Office of the Student Success Center and supports students and faculty as they engage in international and intercultural academic experiences. Bellarmine University offers a variety of international experiences both on-campus and abroad that are catered towards individual student needs.
Description of position:
As a Kentucky College Coaches AmeriCorps member, in this position will be supporting Bellarmine University’s Study Abroad and International Programs office. This position will work directly with the Director of Study Abroad and International Programs to provide financial, social, personal, academic, and cultural guidance for Bellarmine students who are preparing to study abroad or participate in an international experience and for incoming international exchange students. This position will help Bellarmine students prepare for international academic experiences using various methods and resources (orientations, individual meetings, regular communication, print materials, etc.). This position will also support the incoming international exchange students throughout their time at Bellarmine, including but not limited to pre-arrival preparation, orientation, and academic and social transition mentoring. This position is primarily a student-facing, direct support role, but there will also be opportunities to help develop new materials, resources, and initiatives for students.
Dates: ASAP – May 31, 2023 (Possible extension to 7/31/2023)*
*If funding allows, College Coaches who commit to returning in August 2023 will have the option to serve in June and July 2023 with living allowance and benefits.
Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday-Friday
Pay: $1,610 per month in living allowance, less FICA and other applicable taxes
Benefits: Healthcare and childcare eligibility, federal student loan forbearance eligibility, professional development, and approximately $4546.50 education award upon completing service.
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Position Title: Community Engaged Learning
Location: Office of Civic and Community Engagement. 600W. Walnut St., Danville, KY 40422
Dates: August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023
Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday-Friday
Pay: $1,610 per month in living allowance, less FICA and other applicable taxes
Benefits: Healthcare and childcare eligibility, federal student loan forbearance eligibility, professional development, and an education award of $1,374.60 – $6495.00 upon completing service (depending on the number of months of service) for members beginning service in October.
Centre College will provide shared housing and a meal plan.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree.
Contact: Jessica R. Weasner. Email: jessica.weasner {at} centre(.)edu Phone: 859-238-8752
DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of Centre College is to prepare students for lives of learning, leadership, and service in a global society. For students at Centre, service is not just a one-time activity – it’s a way of life – an opportunity for the life-long integration of learning and community engagement. Centre’s Office of Civic and Community Engagement provides opportunities for Centre students, faculty and staff to engage with local communities through service and civic action.
The founding mission for the Bonner Program is to provide diverse low-income, under-represented, and first generation students with the opportunity to attend college, while engaging their talents and education in building and supporting communities.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Community Engaged Learning AmeriCorps member will aid in developing the Bonner Program curriculum and facilitating meetings around the topics of academics, career, finances, navigating college, social development, and wellness. Additionally, they will provide one on one support to Bonner students struggling in any of these key areas and/or connect them with appropriate resources at Centre and beyond. They will provide support to Centre’s Bonner program by assisting the director and coordinator in researching the development of a First-Year Bonner course within the College curriculum, and will participate in all Bonner service and immersion trips which will help inform the curriculum for a First-Year Bonner course.
This AmeriCorps member will also provide support to the Director of Civic & Community Engagement and the Bonner Program in the research, development and support of Community-Based Learning (CBL) courses at Centre. In order to better position Centre to receive the Carnegie Classification and to aid in the campus-wide strategic planning process, the AmeriCorps member will benchmark other institutions and research CBL/Service-Learning management and tracking tools. The member would then provide a recommendation and develop a plan for implementation. This will be done in close partnership with the Office of Civic and Community Engagement and the Center for Teaching and Learning, as well as working closely with the Community Outreach AmeriCorps member.
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Position Title: Community Resource Development (Louisville Satellite Office)
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Dates: August 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023
Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday-Friday
Pay: $1,610 per month in living allowance, less FICA and other applicable taxes
Benefits: Healthcare and childcare eligibility, federal student loan forbearance eligibility, professional development, and an education award of $4546.50 upon completing service
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree
Contact: Irma Johnson, irma.johnson {at} kysu(.)edu, 502-597-5845
DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT:
Kentucky State University Community Resource Development program is designed to provide research base community and economic development information and programs to the Kentucky Commonwealth Underserved, underrepresented, and minority communities.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Position Title: Graduate Center in the College of Agriculture Kentucky College Coach
Location: 400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
Dates: August 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023
Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday-Friday
Pay: $1,610 per month in living allowance, less FICA and other applicable taxes
Benefits: Healthcare and childcare eligibility, federal student loan forbearance eligibility, professional development, and an education award of $4546.50 upon completing service
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree
Contact: Irma Johnson, irma.johnson {at} kysu(.)edu, 502-597-5845
DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT:
The new College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences (CACS) is composed of five schools, including the School of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment; School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences; School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; School of Education, Human Development, and Consumer Sciences; and the School of Nursing. Additionally, the CACS also works closely with the Kentucky State University Land Grant Program and its Research, Extension, and outreach programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Description coming soon
Please contact Mindy Wilson at mindy.wilson {at} kycompact(.)org for more information.
The Community Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for managing the College’s community service involvement activities. Community engagement encompasses the Bonner Leader Program, Service-Learning and volunteer service for Freshman Orientation, KW 101 and student organizations.
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Position Title: Kentucky College Coach for Madisonville Community College
Location: Cultural Diversity/2000 College Dr, Madisonville, KY 42431
Dates: August 1, 2022- May 31, 2023 (Possible extension to 7/31/2023)*
Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday-Friday
Pay: $1,610 per month in living allowance, less FICA and other applicable taxes
Benefits: Healthcare and childcare eligibility, federal student loan forbearance eligibility, professional development, and an education award of $4546.50 upon completing service
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Contact: James Bowles; Director of Cultural Diversity
(270) 824-8588 james.bowles {at} kctcs(.)edu
Our Vision:
MCC is committed to advancing diversity, equal opportunity, and positive relations on campus and in the community. The college’s Office of Cultural Diversity supports exploration of diversity in a safe and positive environment. Through diversity awareness, this office seeks to create and maintain an inclusive, respectful, and equitable learning and work environment.
Position Description:
Kentucky College Coaches on Campus maintains that all students deserve equal opportunity, access, and support with their education. Coaches assist students in making a successful academic and social transition from high school to college and offer them information and services to help them persist. The purpose of the mentor program is to ensure that students, especially underserved and marginalized students (e.g., first-generation college-going, low-income, minorities, non-traditional, disabled, etc.), get the information, knowledge, and coaching they need to attain their educational goals.
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Desired Qualifications:
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Position Title: NKU Admissions College Coach
Location: The Office of Enrollment and Degree Management; Northern Kentucky University
Dates: August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023
Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday-Friday
Pay: $1,610 per month in living allowance, less FICA and other applicable taxes
Benefits: Healthcare and childcare eligibility, federal student loan forbearance eligibility, professional development, and an education award of $1,374.60 – $6495 upon completing service (depending on the number of months of service).
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree.
Contact: Britta Gibson; Phone:(859) 572-7625 gibsonb9 {at} nku(.)edu
Our Vision:
Kentucky College Coaches on Campus maintains that all students deserve equal opportunity, access, and support with their education. The purpose of the mentor program is to ensure that students, especially underserved and marginalized students (e.g. first-generation college-going, low-income, minority, and veteran) get the information, knowledge, and coaching they need to attain their educational goals. Kentucky College Coaches will support the NKU Norse Skolars program by assisting Fall 2022 incoming students in making a successful academic and social transition into college as well as offering information and services to help them persist to their Sophomore year. In addition, Kentucky College Coaches will support the Office of Admissions by assisting in the recruitment of the Fall 2023 class, specifically working with underserved students from Cincinnati Public Schools and River City Schools.
Position Description:
The NKU Admissions Coach will work with a cohort of students from the incoming class and provide mentoring using the “FAB-C” model of financial, academic, being, and career. The Admissions Coach will work within a team of current staff and will partner with University colleagues (specifically University Connect and Persist) to provide appropriate support services for incoming and first-time students. In addition, the member will support the recruitment of the incoming Fall 2023 class, host monthly check-ins for current Norse Skolars, and serve as a coach to support and guide underserved and marginalized students. The Admissions Coach will receive training on mentoring best practices and working with under-represented groups.
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Desired Qualifications:
Desired Skills and Characteristics:
Description coming soon
Please contact Mindy Wilson at mindy.wilson {at} kycompact(.)org for more information.
Below we will post open national positions of interest as they arise. For those interested in all of the positions available within National Campus Compact, please visit their website for the most recent listings.
This is where we post all openings that do not fall into one of the above categories. They aren’t necessarily involved with the state of Kentucky or AmeriCorps in general.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Complete details are at: http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/program/work-cep
The Civic Education Project (CEP), a leadership and civic engagement program at Northwestern University, is NOW HIRING exceptional staff for our Spring & Summer Service-Learning & Leadership programs.
Description/Benefits:
Lead a group of 12-18 outstanding middle or high school students from around the country in service-learning experiences at community organizations to learn from local activists, leaders and change makers.
Inspire students to develop their leadership capacity and role in making change through thoughtful reflection and dialogue about pressing social issues and promising solutions.
Expand your knowledge and skills in service-learning facilitation and tap into a nationwide community of top tier practitioners and educators.
Online and in-person instructional, residential, and administrative positions are available to work with outstanding middle and high school students.
Program Coordinator
Assistant Director
Associate Director
Both the assistant director and program coordinator position will be working with our residential colleges including the leadership and social change residential college. Also given the motto of the institution “Ut Prosim-that I may serve” there is typically a strong culture of community engagement that could be great if you’re looking for something a little different.
We are seeking student centered educators who are passionate about student success and excited to work within communities that integrate students’ intellectual and social lives. It is an exciting time in Living-Learning Programs at Virginia Tech and this team is going to shape the future of how students live and learn in community at Virginia Tech.
If you or colleagues have questions:
Program Coordinator & Assistant Director: Lauren Oliver, Associate Director of Living-Learning Programs, laurenoliver {at} vt(.)edu)
Associate Director: (Jamie Penven, Director of Living-Learning Programs, jpenven {at} vt(.)edu)
The Close Up Foundation (a non-partisan, non-profit civic-education organization in Washington, DC) is looking to hire recent college graduates with a strong interest in education, public policy, and government to serve as program instructors. Applications will be accepted now through the end of the school year. This is a great opportunity for young people to explore and get to know what DC is all about, especially if they are considering a career in politics or education!
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (preferably in political science, history, education, social science or related field)
Passion for working with diverse students, grades 6-12.
Interest in current public policy issues, history, politics, government and experiential education
Capable of keeping up with the intensity of the program schedule, hopping on and off buses throughout the day, preparing and leading daily program components, and coordinating the movement of a large group of students on all program activities in the Washington, D.C. area and other program locations
Benefits:
Paid 3 weeks of training and on-going professional development
Transportation subsidy
Medical, dental and life insurance
Opportunities to network on Capitol Hill and with other D.C.-based organizations
Meals provided on all programs
Potential to travel outside the D.C. area including Philadelphia, Williamsburg, New York City, Florida, and Texas