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The UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA invites applications for MONTANA CAMPUS COMPACT AMERICORPS LEADERS serving with the Montana Campus Compact. AmeriCorps members with Montana Campus Compact (MTCC) serve for a year or more in Montana communities, meeting community needs and advancing educational equity across the state. Our members work towards increasing access to college, strengthening communities through service, and meeting the needs of Montana veterans. MTCC AmeriCorps service opportunities include structured college coaching in high schools, supporting first generation and low income college students through coaching and mentoring, and serving at education-focused nonprofits. All MTCC AmeriCorps members attend in-person trainings together a few times a year, participate in National Days of Service together, and share a common mission of improving community life and educational access in Montana. A complete list of service placements can be found at www.mtcompact.org.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its essential values of leadership, diversity, engagement and sustainability.

JOB LOCATION

• Across Montana - Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Hamilton, Helena, Missoula, and Pablo

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prepare comprehensive work plans
• The ability to work well with diverse populations, including Native Americans and people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
• Ability and desire to serve directly with youth
• Ability to recruit and manage volunteers
• Ability to learn and teach others
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, over email and webinars
• Ability to work effectively and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to meet timelines according to goals and objectives of the program
• Ability to manage time well
• Strong writing skills

Position Details

• $579.18/biweekly (pre-tax)
• Healthcare coverage
• Childcare assistance, if eligible
• $6,345.00 Education Award upon successful completion of service
• Professional development opportunities
• 10 personal days and 10 medical/sick days
• Eligible for hiring preferences at Employers of National Service locations

Commitment

• September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022

HOW TO APPLY

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled. After submitting an application and completing an intake interview, qualified candidates will be immediately sent on for an interview with the local site supervisor. 

Applicants must apply through the Montana Campus Compact website. The application can be found at: https://mtcompact.org/americorps-vista/apply-to-serve/full-time-member-application-process/

To learn more about national service with Montana Campus Compact, visit https://mtcompact.org/

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ABOUT UM AND MONTANA CAMPUS COMPACT

UM provides a culture that values hard work, intellectual curiosity, diversity, collegiality, innovative thinking and teamwork, making it a great place to grow and develop professionally. Located at the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM attracts first rate teachers, researchers, and students from around the world. A city within a city – with its own eateries, stores, medical facilities, banking and postal services, and zip code – UM has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture.

Montana Campus Compact (MTCC) advances the public purposes of colleges and universities by deepening their ability to improve community life and to educate students for civic and social responsibility.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. In accordance with University policy, finalists for these positions will be subject to criminal background investigations.  ADA/EOE/AA/VETERAN'S PREFERENCE Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.  REFERENCES *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. TESTING Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY.  All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification prior to being placed in a position,  as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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