SERVE WITH US.
Seve with Us:
Teach others about technology literacy (e.g. how to use email, how to format a document in Word or Google Docs, find Facebook, apply for a job, navigate the internet safely, tell stories using a smart phone) using the Northstar Digital Literacy Assessments
Help those interested to get ready for a skill assessment and oversee the test. Celebrate with them when they pass!
At the halfway mark of your service, embark on guided project development that helps your host site to keep helping others after your service ends.
Be a part of a cohort that annually certifies over 1,500 community members in technology literacy. Many of these folks find better paying jobs because of the certification they received.
Build relationships with community members and encourage people to reach personal and professional goals.
Benefits
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Monthly Living Allowance
Full-Time - $1,923
Three-Quarter-Time - $1,357
Half-Time - $1,018Qualification for state assistance programs such as food (up to $200/month); Transportation ($1 bus fares); and Energy assistance (save up to $300 over the winter months)
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Paid Health Insurance (FT Only)
Paid Child Care (FT Only)
Payment of federal student loan interest (when payments are put on hold during service)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program - potential to save thousands of dollars on loan repayment.
Access to the National Service Employment Network
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Segal Education Award
Full-Time - $7,395
Three-Quarter-Time - $5,177
Half-Time - $3,698
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
You should have a high school diploma or GED (or be able to complete one during service)
Be a U.S. citizen, naturalized citizen, or permanent resident (required)
Have the desire to serve your community and help others
No prior experience necessary! If you use a smart phone, computer, and/or tablet in everyday life, you have what we are looking for. Anything more advanced is a bonus
If you have taught, coached, mentored, or helped others to learn or do something new, we want to hear from you
Experience working with people from a variety of racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds highly desired
Bilingual in Somali, Oromo, Spanish, Hmong, is highly desired
Commitment to serve for 12 months
Positions Descriptions
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Main Office Address: 5930 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Member Service Location(s): Career Pathways Center at the main office
Site Supervisor: Greta Huff , Career Pathways Manager
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CTEP, the St. Paul Neighborhood Network, and Serve Minnesota comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Allison Williams, CTEP Program Director at williams@spnn.org.
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