Summer | Americorps Member at the Robinson Center
The Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) is an off-campus educational initiative of the University of Notre Dame that champions South Bend by promoting innovation and excellence. As a force multiplier, the Robinson Center leverages community and Notre Dame partners to provide educational opportunities for all ages, enhance existing systems, and build individual and regional capacity. AmeriCorps members serving at RCLC share in the center’s commitment to hospitality, education, partnership, civic engagement, and sustainability.
AmeriCorps’ mission is to bring Americans together by strengthening communities. RCLC programs in which AmeriCorps members are placed include: preschool classrooms, after school tutoring and enrichment programs, Shakespeare and drama integration, senior outreach, La Casa de Amistad partnership and the Moreau College Initiative at the Westville Correctional Facility.
AmeriCorps members serving in summer programs serve in RCLC preschool classrooms or summer skills camps. Service locations include: RCLC Main Campus (1004 N Eddy Street, South Bend, IN 46617), RCLC West Side Campus(1045 W. Washington Street, South Bend, IN 46601), RCLC Sunnyside Preschools (115 S. Frances Street, South Bend, IN 46617), or La Casa de Amistad (3423 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46614).
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Assist with implementation of RCLC summer skills and early childhood camp programming that runs Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, throughout June and July.
Assist in classroom environments, gather, organize, and design resources for use in programming, assist in progress monitoring.
Foster a healthy learning environment by attending to each child’s physical, social, emotional, and academic needs.
Work with program directors to explore opportunities to expand existing youth programming to include additional activities, times, or sites. This may include developing and teaching enrichment classes.
Oversee special projects as requested, and work with RCLC program staff to coordinate Center special events.
Train in and adhere to health, safety, and emergency care protocols and sanitation guidelines, creating an environment that fosters individual and group learning, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Assist with program evaluation, which may include working with staff to ensure that attendance documentation and pre-post testing is completed at appropriate times and the results collected.
Assist in recruiting/coordination of volunteers to participate in RCLC programs, and maintain ongoing communication with volunteers and Volunteer Coordinator. Support volunteers during/after RCLC activities.
Support the documentation of RCLC program activities through photographs and text, and submit information regularly to the RCLC web site and social media.
Oversee special projects as requested, and work with RCLC program staff to coordinate special events.
Attend weekly AmeriCorps meetings at the RCLC.
Benefits: (Important: Please indicate in the cover letter which AmeriCorps member status you are seeking)
Living Allowance: The amount of the living allowance depends on the AmeriCorps member status and is divided into bi-monthly payments.
$5,000: Total living allowance for Quarter-time Members(450 hours of service)
$4,000: Total living allowance for Minimum-time Members (300 hours of service)
Education Award: After successfully completing the AmeriCorps term of service and enrolling in the National Service Trust, members are eligible to receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. Awards can be used to repay qualified student loans, pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs, or saved for up to 7 years for future educational use.
$1,956.35: Education award for Quarter-time Members(450 hours of service)
$1,565.08: Education award for Minimum-time Members (300 hours of service)
Development Opportunities:
Training and experience gained in education and workforce development. Possible professional certifications include: Child Development Associate (CDA) and Child and Youth Care Worker (CYC) Certification
Opportunity to take on and lead multiple projects.
Service in a non-profit setting.
Chance to collaborate with a variety of community partners (including schools and other non-profit agencies) and Notre Dame departments.
Multiple positions available.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent communication skills—-both oral and written.
Interest in education, working with under-resourced families, and community development.
Public speaking and the ability to teach/train others.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
Proficiency in Google Suite and adeptness with various social media platforms.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility to work in a variety of settings.
Sensitivity, compassion, and listening skills required to work with a diverse audience including:
RCLC staff, volunteers, and fellow AmeriCorps members
Notre Dame and community partners
RCLC participants, ranging in age from early childhood through senior citizens
Neighborhood residents and families of RCLC youth
Academic Qualifications:
High School Diploma required
Additional Information
Posting will close on May 1, 2026 unless all positions are filled prior to this date.
Living stipend ranges from $4,000-$5,000 depending on AmeriCorps member status (300-450 hours of service). Education Awards valued from $1,565 to $1,956 depending on successful completion of term of service.
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.