COMPENSATION PACKAGE OF $37,395!!
Make a real impact on the lives of Ohio students and their surrounding community - become an Ohio College and Career Guide AmeriCorps member and serve as an advisor, mentoring and guiding Ohioans to receive the information they need to prepare for, access and complete a postsecondary credential. The College and Career Guides deliver workshops and advising on college and career exploration to 8th through 12th graders; provide support to 11th and 12th graders on postsecondary access and affordability; and facilitate successful postsecondary transitions, persistence and ongoing college affordability coaching with high school graduates. Develop advising, mentoring, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
This position is a full-time commitment of 1700 service hours to be completed in 11 months, starting on August 4, 2025. Opportunities for a half-term commitment of 900 service hours to be completed in 6 months may be available. College and Career Guides will receive a modest living allowance up to $30,000 or $2,700 monthly before taxes, and an education award up to $7,395 upon completion of service. Additionally, College and Career Guides are eligible for health care insurance and childcare, and qualified Federal student loans are eligible for forbearance during time of service. The AmeriCorps Ohio College and Career Guides receive ongoing skills training, and professional development opportunities. Applicants must have earned an Associates degree (required) or Bachelors degree (preferred) or higher, or be a college senior.
Serving with I Know I Can, the College and Career Guide will:
- Deliver classroom-based workshops to students in grades 6-10, with a particular focus on a Columbus City Schools 8th graders (90% of time), and to deliver workshops and/or engage in one-to-one college and career conversations with students in grades 11 and 12.
- Provide college and career information to students and families
- Assist students in making a post high school education plan
- Help to facilitate information sessions and programs for students and parents
- Present classroom workshops to students
- Assist students with their college bound process
- Plan and chaperone college and career visits
- Assist students and families with the financial aid process
- Assist school staff and I Know I Can staff with college and career fairs, community events, and tabling
- Participate in community service projects
- Enter data on all student interactions
