Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership

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1 Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership Host Organization Application Non-profit and governmental agencies are invited to apply as a host site for the Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership program. In this program, an AmeriCorps Team Member(s) will be selectively matched with an organization in a service position beginning as early as October 2, Using a collective action network framework, this program will maximize and better align existing resources to support community education priorities. Application Process Submit completed applications to: Office of Community Enhancement & Engagement Grinnell College, Old Glove Factory 733 Broad Street Grinnell, IA americorps@grinnell.edu Application Timing Applications must be received by August 18, Host organizations will be selected and notified by August 28, Eligibility Local non-profit and governmental agencies in good standing that meet AmeriCorps basic eligibility requirements, and have the capacity to host and provide a positive member experience for one or more AmeriCorps Service Member(s). Host Selection Host sites will be selected by the Grinnell College Program Management team. Site visits may be requested. All host sites must meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements. Preference will be given to organizations with: 1) Previously demonstrated content expertise; 2) Community knowledge and collaboration; 3) Supervisory experience; and 4) Existing data collection mechanisms (if applicable). How to Apply Please complete this application to describe your organization s interest and qualifications for hosting one or more AmeriCorps Team Member(s). Organizations may apply to host more than one team member. Host Site Agreement Host sites will be required to sign a host site agreement. A draft of the host site agreement is included in Attachment A for your reference, which outlines the host site s contractual roles and responsibilities.

2 Host Organization Application (page 2) SECTION I: ORGANIZATION DETAILS Name of Business/Organization: Type of organization: o o Non-profit Governmental Agency Tax ID #/Governmental Status: Contact Name: Phone Number: Address: Organization Website: Nondiscrimination Policy: Grinnell College requires host sites to be organizations that are committed to fair and unbiased practices. Does your organization have a nondiscrimination policy? Yes (If yes, please include as attachment.) No

3 Host Organization Application (page 3) SECTION II: BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In order to comply with federal guidelines and promote the success of this community-wide program, participating host sites are asked to sign a Host Site Agreement (Attachment A), which outlines the general roles and responsibilities of Grinnell College, general roles and responsibilities of the host site, and specific expectations related to supervision and training of the AmeriCorps member, branding, and compliance with non-discrimination and reasonable accommodation policies as well as policies pertaining to non-duplication and non-displacement (aimed at ensuring that AmeriCorps members do not limit opportunities for other employees): Please review the host site agreement (Attachment A) and indicate below the extent to which your organization is prepared to fulfill those requirements: o o o Yes, our organization complies with these requirements No, we do not currently meet all requirements, but will be prepared to meet them by the program start date of October 2, 2017 No, we will not be able to comply with these requirements

4 Host Organization Application (page 4) SECTION III: AMERICORPS POSTIONS REQUESTED/SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS AmeriCorps members will serve a variety of different functions focusing on various action areas (See Attachment B for full position descriptions). Depending on interest, capacity, and expertise, sites may host one or more AmeriCorps team members. Of the 13 AmeriCorps members, which AmeriCorps position(s) would your organization like to host? o Member #1 (Summer Learning-Position will be posted late fall 2017) o Member #2 (Attendance) o Member #3 (School Readiness) o Member #4 (Healthy Readers) o Member #5 (Skills Gap- Position will be posted late fall 2017) o Member #6 (Volunteer Coordinator) o Member #7 (Family Engagement) o Member #8 (Community Engagement) o Members #9-13 (After-School Enrichment Aides) For each of the member service positions indicated above, explain why your organization would be a good fit for that position. Please be specific about any particular subject knowledge your organization brings to that subject area and how the site supervisor is qualified to serve as a mentor to the AmeriCorps member(s) serving at your site.

5 Host Organization Application (page 5) SECTION IV: ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW AND GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS A. DESCRIPTION: Describe your organization briefly, and provide the following: Mission Statement Core Activities Org Chart (attach) B. OVERALL INTEREST: Explain why your organization would like to host one or more AmeriCorps Team Member(s). What does your organization have to offer? What does it hope to gain? C. COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE and COLLABORATION: The basis of collective action is to better utilize existing community resources toward a common goal. With that in mind, please describe your organization s knowledge of the Grinnell community and any experience collaborating with other organizations. D. DATA COLLECTION: Does your organization collect any data that would be relevant to the subject position(s) you d like to host? If so, please describe.

6 Host Organization Application (page 6) SECTION V: WORKSITE DESCRIPTION & TRAINING, and MEMBER EXPERIENCE A. WORKSITE DESCRIPTION: The AmeriCorps program requires a suitable, adequately equipped, onsite work space for each AmeriCorps team member. Please describe the space where your team member(s) will work and any computer, or other equipment that will be available to help the member with their work. B. SUPERVISOR The AmeriCorps program is dedicated to ensuring sufficient support for each AmeriCorps team member. Please provide the name of the designated supervisor at your host site and describe their experience training and mentoring employees new to the job. C. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES The program provides a unique opportunity for both formal and informal professional development for AmeriCorps team members. List any specific training or networking opportunities that you may be able to provide as part of the program.

7 Host Organization Application (page 7) SECTION VI: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Is there anything else the host site selection committee should know? SECTION VII: HOST ORGANIZATION PROMISE. Participating in this community-wide collective action is a meaningful commitment for both the AmeriCorps team member and the host organization. Please indicate that as a participating host site, your organization will commit to the following: o o o o o o o Program Budget Monitoring. Agree to review, monitor, and approve program budgets and expenses incurred by AmeriCorps serving at your site. Supervision. Regularly review the AmeriCorps team member s work and provide feedback. Timekeeping. Monitor and approve AmeriCorps team member s timecards on a regular and timely basis. Member Experience. Actively advance your AmeriCorps team member s professional development, and provide adequate work space including any necessary office equipment to advance their work. Supervisor Training and Compliance. Participate in: qualifying federal and state background checks for designated supervisors, initial orientation, monthly supervisor check-ins, and periodic in-depth site visits focusing on member activities, financial documentation, and member supervision. Logo. Use the designated AmeriCorps program logo (to be provided), on any relevant public communications pertaining to this project. Mentor. Actively advance your AmeriCorps team member s professional development through mentorship. Signature Title Date With my signature, I verify that the facts put forth in this application are true to the best of my knowledge and reflect my organization s commitment to the program guidelines.

8 Host Organization Application (page 8) Attachment A Host Site Agreement

9 Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership Host Site Agreement Thank you for taking part in the Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership. The purpose of this agreement is to outline the expectations between your organization as a host site and Grinnell College as the Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership program administrator for the AmeriCorps Service Year. About AmeriCorps AmeriCorps engages more than 75,000 members in intensive service annually to serve through nonprofit, faith-based, and community organizations at 25,000 locations across the country. These members help communities tackle pressing problems while mobilizing millions of volunteers for the organizations they serve. Since 1994, more than 900,000 Americans have provided more than 1.2 billion hours of service toothier communities and country through AmeriCorps. For more information, visit NationalSerice.gov. AmeriCorps is a program of the Corporation for the National and Community Service, a federal agency that engages more than 5 million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, Social Innovation Fund, and Volunteer Generation Fund programs, and leads the President s national call to service initiative, United We Serve. To Submit Please review, sign, and submit the original paper copy of this agreement to: Grinnell AmeriCorps Program Manager, Grinnell College, 733 Broad Street, Grinnell IA, 50112, (641) , americorps@grinnell.edu About the Partnership The Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership brings together community non-profits, area employers, the Grinnell- Newburg school District, and community volunteers to support kids and families in Grinnell. By working together in new ways, the partnership aims to: For More Information For more information, contact: Grinnell AmeriCorps Program Manager, Grinnell College, 733 Broad Street, Grinnell IA, 50112, (641) , americorps@grinnell.edu Give students a strong start so they can succeed in school in the early years; and Help students with a strong finish so they are prepared to do well after graduation.

10 Host Site Agreement (page 2) I. Host Site Contact Information 1. ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Contact Name: Address: Phone Number: Mailing Address: (Is this the worksite address?) o Yes o No If not, please add it here: 2. NON DISCRIMINATION & REASONABILE ACCOMODATION: The Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership Host Sites are responsible for assisting Program Managers with ensuring compliance with AmeriCorps policies pertaining to discrimination and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The discrimination and reasonable accommodation procedures are located in Attachment B of this document.

11 Host Site Agreement (page 3) 3. GRINNELL COLLEGE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In order to ensure a strong and effective program, Grinnell College will provide a strong level of organizational support to the program overall and to the respective host sites. In this role, Grinnell College will: Provide Fiscal and Administrative Oversight a. Provide Living Allowance Stipend to members and handle all fiscal responsibilities. Coordinate Member Recruitment and Enrollment a. Recruit, interview, and place members in consultation with the host sites. As grant administrator, Grinnell College reserves the right to have final approval in refilling any positions. b. Enroll members, conduct criminal history checks to be initiated and funded by the program. Coordinate AmeriCorps related Member Training and Orientation a. Instruct and train members in program procedures, disaster training, conflict management, team building, and proper use of program forms and procedures. b. Provide orientation to placement site. Monitor Host Site and Member Progress a. Periodically monitor member activities at site to access and/or discuss needs and development. b. Conduct mid-term and end-of-term evaluations between members and site supervisors. c. Require an exit interview and member portfolio of each member at completion of service. Conduct Member Disciplinary Actions a. Conduct any member disciplinary action in consultation with the member s site supervisor. Provide Branded Materials for Appropriate Program Identification a. Provide digital copies of approved logos for use in host site communications about the program. b. Provide approved signage to identify your organization as a participating host site. GRINNELL COLLEGE PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Name: Address: Phone Number: Address: Grinnell College, Community Enhancement and Engagement 733 Broad Street Grinnell, IA 50112

12 Host Site Agreement (page 4) 4. HOST SITE SUPERVISION: To comply with AmeriCorps guidelines and partnership goals, all Host Sites must designate a host site supervisor who will provide consistent supervision of the AmeriCorps member(s) and oversee the following: Provide Fiscal and Administrative Oversight a. Monitor and approve AmeriCorps team members timesheets as required by ICVS; b. Ensure member timesheets are reviewed and approved no later than 3 days after the timesheet is due; c. Ensure members are on track to meet AmeriCorps service hour requirements; d. Participate in AmeriCorps site supervisor trainings, orientations, regular supervisor check-ins, and periodic in-depth site visits and/or conference calls focusing on member activities, financial documentation, and member supervision as requested by the Program, ICVS and/or CNCS; e. Ensure that member activities are in alignment with the program design and as outlined in the Member Service Agreement; f. Monitor taskforce budget and expenditures; g. Ensure that member activities do not include any prohibited activities or non-duplication or displacement as defined in AmeriCorps Regulations and listed in Attachment A; h. Communicate regularly with the Program Director on member and program activities through the scheduled host site check-ins; i. Participate and comply with all program evaluations, performance measure tracking and data requests, as needed, and assist the member(s) in these efforts in order for the program to meet all grant requirements. Coordinate Member Recruitment, Enrollment, Retention a. Actively partner with Grinnell College in recruiting, screening, and selection of members, including refilling of any positions, as needed. b. As grant administrator, Grinnell College reserves the right to have final approval in refilling any positions. c. In the event of non-recruitment and/or non-retention, the host site organization is not guaranteed placement of a member(s) for the remainder of the grant year and potentially future service years; d. Member retention is a factor in continued grant funding. e. If the organization would like to hire the member for additional work, they may do so, but only after the member s service term has ended. Support Member Training, Discipline, Professional Development, and Data Collection a. Provide adequate training, space, equipment, and supervision to ensure safe and effective service. This includes an organizational address and computer access as appropriate for the position; b. Work with the member and program to assist in meeting reasonable accommodation requests for member(s); c. Serve as a mentor; d. Be present and available to support the member s service; e. Regularly review the AmeriCorps team member s work, provide feedback and direction to ensure member retention; f. Release members as needed for mandatory AmeriCorps activities, such as required Days of Service; g. Conduct mid-term and end-of-term professional performance reviews with AmeriCorps member(s); h. Actively advance your AmeriCorps Member s professional development; i. Contact and inform Program Director of any problems involving the member(s) immediately after any incidents; and

13 Host Site Agreement (page 5) j. Consult with the Program Director regarding any disciplinary action that may be required, so that the Program Director may take the appropriate disciplinary action. k. Comply with all program performance measure tracking and data requests as needed and assist member(s) in these efforts in order for the program to meet all grant requirements. l. Work with the member to provide program with volunteer logs on a monthly basis. Agreement o Our organization agrees that the designated supervisor will meet these supervisory responsibilities.

14 Host Site Agreement (page 6) 4. HOST SITE SUPERVISION (Cont d): Designated supervisor contact information, if different from organization information Site Supervisor Name and Title: Address: Phone Number: Mailing Address: (optional) Cell Phone: 5. SERVICE TERM: The AmeriCorps Member positions are Quarter Time (450 hours) or Minimum Time (300 hours) positions. Organizations may elect to host more than one member. Quarter Time Members are required to complete a minimum of 450 service hours and must remain in service for the full service term as outlined in the Member Service Agreement in order to successfully fulfill part of the AmeriCorps program requirements. Minimum Time Members are required to complete a minimum of 300 service hours and must remain in service for the full service term as outlined in the Member Service Agreement in order to successfully fulfill part of the AmeriCorps program requirements. Members must complete the required service hours to successfully complete their term of service. Members are only entitled to full member benefits when they have successfully completed their full term of service. With this in mind, it is critical that host sites provide appropriate opportunities for members to meet their contractual service hours. Agreement o Our organization agrees that we will accommodate these minimum service term responsibilities. o Our organization agrees to host the following Member position(s): Quarter Time Positions (450 Hours): o Member #1 (Summer Learning-Position will be posted late fall 2017) o Member #2 (Attendance) o Member #3 (School Readiness) o Member #4 (Healthy Readers) o Member #5 (Skills Gap-Position will be posted late fall 2017) o Member #6 (Volunteer Coordinator) o Member #7 (Family Engagement) o Member #8 (Community Engagement) Members #9-13 (Enrichment Aides) Minimum Time Positions (300 Hours): o Member #9 (Enrichment Aide) o Member #10 (Enrichment Aide) o Member #11 (Enrichment Aide) o Member #12 (Enrichment Aide) o Member #13 (Enrichment Aide)

15 Host Site Agreement (page 7) 6. BRANDING: The Corporation for National and Community Service provides funding for AmeriCorps programs and needs to be credited accordingly. Requirements include: a. Logo. Use the designated AmeriCorps program logo (to be provided), on any relevant public communications pertaining to this project. b. Signage. Host sites will be provided with appropriate signage to publicly promote the site s involvement with the Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership and are required to have this displayed. c. Training. Host sites will be provided with additional guidelines on AmeriCorps program branding, web presence, and communications as part of the host site training. AGREEMENT o Our organization agrees to meet these branding responsibilities. 7. EXCLUSIONS: Listed below are those areas that are not required as part of the Host Site Agreement: a. Fees. Host sites will not be required to pay a fee or other charges for this service year. b. Match. Host sites will not be required to provide a match for this service year. c. Other in-kind expectations. Beyond the requirements as outlined in a of section 4 (page 4) under the heading Support Member Training, there are no additional in-kind contributions expected for this service year. d. Background Check. The AmeriCorps program does not require host site supervisors to undergo additional background checks procedures other than what is required by their own organizations. 8. TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT: This agreement may be terminated by mutual agreement between the host site organization and the Program if either party is in default or fails to comply with the terms and conditions as set forth in this agreement. On behalf of (we) agree to the terms of this agreement. Signature of Authorized Representative Date Title

16 Host Site Agreement (page 8) Attachment A: Prohibited Activities, Non-Duplication and Non-Displacement A. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES. While charging time to the AmeriCorps program, accumulating service or training hours, or otherwise performing activities supported by the AmeriCorps program or CNCS, staff and members may not engage in the following activities (see 45 CFR , , ). 1) Attempting to influence legislation; 2) Organizing or engaging in protests, petitions, boycotts, or strikes; 3) Assisting, promoting, or deterring union organizing; 4) Impairing existing contracts for services or collective bargaining agreements; 5) Engaging in partisan political activities, or other activities designed to influence the outcome of an election to any public office; 6) Participating in, or endorsing, events or activities that are likely to include advocacy for or against political parties, political platforms, political candidates, proposed legislation, or elected officials; 7) Engaging in religious instruction, conducting worship services, providing instruction as part of a program that includes mandatory religious instruction or worship, constructing or operating facilities devoted to religious instruction or worship, maintaining facilities primarily or inherently devoted to religious instruction or worship, or engaging in any form of religious proselytization; 8) Providing a direct benefit toi. A business organized for profit; ii. A labor union; iii. A partisan political organization; iv. A nonprofit organization that fails to comply with the restrictions contained in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 related to engaging in political activities or substantial amount of lobbying except that nothing in these provisions shall be construed to prevent participants from engaging in advocacy activities undertaken at their own initiative; and v. An organization engaged in the religious activities described in paragraph (7) of this section, unless Corporation assistance is not used to support those religious activities; 9) Conducting a voter registration drive or using Corporation funds to conduct a voter registration drive; 10) Providing abortion services or referrals for receipt of such services; and 11) Recruiting volunteers for prohibited or unallowable activities.

17 Host Site Agreement (page 9) Attachment A (cont d) 12) Such other activities as the Corporation may prohibit. i. Raising funds for his/her living allowances or for an organization s general (as opposed to ii. iii. project) operating expenses or endowment; Writing grant applications to the Corporation or to any other Federal Agency. An AmeriCorps member may spend no more than ten percent of his or her originally agreed upon term of service, as reflected in the member enrollment in the National Service Trust, performing fundraising activities; AmeriCorps members may not engage in the above activities directly or indirectly by recruiting, training, or managing others for the primary purpose of engaging in one of the activities listed above. Individuals may exercise their rights as private citizens and may participate in the activities listed above on their initiative, on non-americorps time, and using non-corporation funds. Individuals should not wear the AmeriCorps logo while doing so. Fundraising. AmeriCorps members may raise resources directly in support of your program's service activities. Examples of fundraising activities AmeriCorps members may perform include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) Seeking donations of books from companies and individuals for a program in which volunteers teach children to read; 2) Writing a grant proposal to a foundation to secure resources to support the training of volunteers; 3) Securing supplies and equipment from the community to enable volunteers to help build houses for low-income individuals; 4) Securing financial resources from the community to assist in launching or expanding a program that provides social services to the members of the community and is delivered, in whole or in part, through the members of a community-based organization; 5) Seeking donations from alumni of the program for specific service projects being performed by current members.

18 Host Site Agreement (page 10) Attachment A (cont d) B. NONDUPLICATION AND NONDISPLACEMENT. In addition, programs should be mindful of the nondisplacement and nonduplication requirements: 1. Nonduplication: Corporation assistance may not be used to duplicate an activity that is already available in the locality of a program. And, unless the requirements of paragraph (f) of this section are met, Corporation assistance will not be provided to a private nonprofit entity to conduct activities that are the same or substantially equivalent to activities provided by a State or local government agency in which such entity resides 2. Nondisplacement: a. An employer may not displace an employee or position, including partial displacement such as reduction in hours, wages, or employment benefits, as a result of the use by such employer of a participant in a program receiving Corporation assistance. b. An organization may not displace a volunteer by using a participant in a program receiving Corporation assistance. c. A service opportunity will not be created under this chapter that will infringe in any manner on the promotional opportunity of an employed individual. d. A participant in a program receiving Corporation assistance may not perform any services or duties or engage in activities that would otherwise be performed by an employee as part of the assigned duties of such employee. e. A participant in any program receiving assistance under this chapter may not perform any services or duties, or engage in activities, that: i. Will supplant the hiring of employed worked ii. Are services, duties, or activities with respect to which an individual has recall rights pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement or applicable personnel procedures. f. A participant in any program receiving assistance under this chapter may not perform services or duties that have been performed by or were assigned to any i. Presently employed worker; ii. Employee who recently resigned or was discharged; iii. Employee who is subject to a reduction in force or who has recall rights pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement or applicable personnel procedures; iv. Employee who is on leave (terminal, temporary, vacation, emergency, or sick); or v. Employee who is on strike or who is being locked out

19 Host Site Agreement (page 11) Attachment B: Discrimination and Reasonable Accommodation 1. DISCRIMINATION AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION. The Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership Host Sites are responsible for assisting Program Managers with ensuring compliance with AmeriCorps policies pertaining to discrimination and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. A. Grinnell College Discrimination and Harassment Expectations. The Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership may not discriminate against any service member, program staff, or service recipient on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability, creed, or any other protected class. Discrimination and sexual harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statues is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy. Grinnell College recognizes that harassment can relate to an individual s membership in more than one protected class. Targeting individuals on the basis of their membership in any protected class is also a violation of Grinnell s Community Standards and Responsibilities and may violate the College s The Crime and Bias-Motivated Incident Policy. Under these circumstances, the College will coordinate the investigation and resolution, provided that doing so does not unduly delay prompt and equitable resolution under this policy. This policy prohibits sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence against Grinnell College community members of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. This policy also prohibits gender-based harassment that does not involve conduct of a sexual nature. Grinnell College s Discrimination and Harassment Grievance Procedure may be used by any Member who has experienced harassment or discrimination and wishes to pursue resolution. This Discrimination and Harassment Grievance Procedure can be found in the Member Handbook. B. CNCS Discrimination and Harassment Expectations. The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has zero tolerance for the harassment of any individual or group of individuals for any reason. Slurs and other verbal or physical conduct relating to an individual s gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or any other basis constitute harassment when it has the purpose or effect of interfering with service performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive service environment. Harassment includes, but is not limited to: explicit or implicit demands for sexual favors; pressure for dates; deliberate touching, leaning over, or cornering; offensive teasing, jokes, remarks, or questions; letters, phone calls, or distribution or display of offensive materials; offensive looks or gestures; gender, racial, ethnic, or religious baiting; physical assaults or other threatening behavior; or demeaning, debasing or abusive comments or actions that intimidate. Grinnell College s Discrimination and Harassment Grievance Procedure may be used by any Member who has experienced harassment or discrimination and wishes to pursue resolution. This Discrimination and Harassment Grievance Procedure can be found in the Member Handbook.

20 Host Site Agreement (page 12) Attachment B (cont d) C. Reasonable Accommodation. A Program must also provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with known mental or physical disabilities. Accommodation must be based on the member s individualized needs. All selections and project assignments must be made without regard to the need to provide reasonable accommodation. D. Undue Burden. Programs are not required to provide accommodations that would impose an undue burden. The Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership Program Managers will work with the Corporation to determine whether or not accommodations are reasonable. Assistance may be available through the State of Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service to help with reasonable accommodation issues. E. Requesting an Accommodation. Members requesting an accommodation, should contact the Program Manager(s) who will work with Grinnell College s ADA Coordinator and the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service to help with reasonable accommodation issues.

21 Host Organization Application (page 9) Attachment B Position Descriptions

22 Member Service Application (page 7) AmeriCorps Team Member #1 Summer Learning Taskforce Coordinator Quarter time (450 hours) Anticipated Service Dates: To be posted Fall, 2017 Too many kids lose skills over the summer. The Summer Learning Taskforce Coordinator will help address this issue by leading the Summer Learning area of the Campaign for Grade Level Reading. The Coordinator will build on the planning and programs developed in the first years of the Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership, continuing day-today support and facilitation of the summer learning initiative. The Coordinator will BUILD CAPACITY by helping community organizations collaborate more effectively with each other and with the school district to better align resources behind the summer learning initiative so 100% of PK-4th grade kids retain skills over the summer. Specific responsibilities will include: Convening: Coordinate regular taskforce meetings with community stakeholders, which may include: calling the meeting, setting the agenda, sending the meeting invitations, taking and distributing meeting notes, and creating an archive portfolio. Planning: In consultation with the Grinnell-Newburg School District, the Coordinator will manage a volunteer/stakeholder taskforce to develop, enhance, and implement a short- and long-term action plan to better align existing community resources. Programming: Develop/refine one or more collaborative projects consistent with the action plan. Daily Activities: Between taskforce meetings, the Coordinator will consult with host site supervisor to track project progress and move toward completing open action items in the collaborative project(s) and action plan. This may include establishing/refining project goals, creating a budget, creating a timeline, organizing volunteers, aligning partners, and performing overall project management. Other daily activities may include: answering , attending community meetings, attending AmeriCorps required trainings, assisting with the coordination of AmeriCorps required Days of Service, and serving as the community spokesperson for the Summer Learning area of the Campaign for Grade Level Reading.

23 Member Service Application (page 8) AmeriCorps Team Member #2 Student Attendance Taskforce Coordinator Quarter time (450 hours) Anticipated Service Dates: October 2, 2017 June 1, 2018 Kids can t learn if they are not in school. The Student Attendance Taskforce Coordinator will help address this issue by building on the planning and programs developed in the first years of the Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership, continuing day-to-day support and facilitation of the student attendance initiative. The Coordinator will BUILD CAPACITY by helping community organizations collaborate more effectively with each other and with the school district to better align resources so 100% of the district s PK-4th grade students have attendance support and can enjoy the full benefit of being in school. Specific responsibilities will include: Convening: Coordinate regular taskforce meeting with community stakeholders, which may include: calling the meeting, setting the agenda, sending the meeting invitations, taking and distributing meeting notes, and creating an archive portfolio. Planning: In consultation with the Grinnell-Newburg School District, the Coordinator will manage a volunteer/stakeholder taskforce to develop, enhance, and implement a short- and long-term action plan to better align existing community resources. Programming: Develop/refine one or more collaborative projects consistent with the action plan. Daily Activities: Between taskforce meetings, the Coordinator will consult with host supervisor to track project progress and move toward completing open action items in the collaborative project(s) and action plan. This may include establishing/refining project goals, creating a budget, creating a timeline, organizing volunteers, aligning partners, and performing overall project management. Other daily activities may include: answering , attending community meetings, attending AmeriCorps required trainings, assisting with the coordination of AmeriCorps required Days of Service, and serving as the community spokesperson for the Attendance area of the Campaign for Grade Level Reading.

24 Member Service Application (page 9) AmeriCorps Team Member #3 School Readiness Taskforce Coordinator Quarter time (450 hours) Anticipated Service Dates: October 2, 2017 June 1, 2018 Kids are most successful when they get to kindergarten if they ve already practiced important skills. The School Readiness Taskforce Coordinator will address this issue by building on the planning and programs developed in the first years of the Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership, continuing day-to-day support and facilitation of the school readiness initiative. The Coordinator will BUILD CAPACITY by helping community organizations collaborate more effectively with each other and with the school district to better align resources behind school readiness goals, so 100% of the district s PK students have school readiness support to ensure that they have the skills they need to start kindergarten. This includes the areas of language and literacy, thinking skills, self-control, and selfconfidence). Specific responsibilities will include: Convening: Coordinate regular taskforce meetings with community stakeholders, which may include calling the meeting, setting the agenda, sending the meeting invitations, taking and distributing meeting notes, and creating an archive portfolio. Planning: In consultation with the Grinnell-Newburg School District, the Coordinator will convene a volunteer/stakeholder taskforce to develop, enhance, and implement a short- and long-term action plan to better align community efforts behind school readiness goals. Programming: Develop/refine one or more collaborative projects consistent with the action plan. Daily Activities: Between taskforce meetings, the Coordinator will consult with the host site supervisor(s) to track project progress and move toward completing open action items in the collaborative project(s) and action plan. This may include establishing/refining project goals, creating a budget, creating a timeline, organizing volunteers, aligning partners, and performing overall project management. Other daily activities may include: answering , attending community meetings, attending AmeriCorps required trainings, assisting with the coordination of AmeriCorps required Days of Service, and serving as the community spokesperson for the School Readiness area of the Campaign for Grade Level Reading.

25 Member Service Application (page 10) AmeriCorps Team Member #4 Healthy Readers Taskforce Coordinator Quarter time (450 hours) Anticipated Service Dates: October 2, 2017 June 1, 2018 Healthy kids are healthy readers. The Healthy Readers Taskforce Coordinator will support kids health by building on the planning and programs developed in the first years of the Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership, continuing day-today support and facilitation of the healthy readers initiative. The Coordinator will BUILD CAPACITY by helping community organizations collaborate more effectively with each other and with the school district to better align resources so 100% of the district s K-4th grade students have health and nutrition support so they can come to school ready to learn. Specific responsibilities will include: Convening: Coordinate regular taskforce meeting with community stakeholders, which may include calling the meeting, setting the agenda, sending the meeting invitations, taking and distributing meeting notes, and creating an archive portfolio. Planning: In consultation with the Grinnell-Newburg School District, the Coordinator will convene a volunteer/stakeholder taskforce to develop, enhance, and implement a short- and long-term action plan to better align community efforts behind healthy reader goals. Programming: Develop/refine one or more collaborative projects consistent with the action plan. Daily Activities: Between taskforce meetings, the Coordinator will consult with the host site supervisor(s) to track project progress and move toward completing open action items in the collaborative project(s) and action plan. This may include establishing/refining project goals, creating a budget, creating a timeline, organizing volunteers, aligning partners, and performing overall project management. Other daily activities may include: answering , attending community meetings, attending AmeriCorps required trainings, assisting with the coordination of AmeriCorps required Days of Service, and serving as the community spokesperson for the Healthy Readers area of the Campaign for Grade Level Reading.

26 Member Service Application (page 11) AmeriCorps Team Member #5 Skills Gap Facilitator Quarter time (450 hours) Anticipated Service Dates: To be posted Fall, 2017 High school students need a full range of skills to succeed in the workplace. The Skills Gap Facilitator will address this issue by building on the planning and programs developed in the first years of the Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership, continuing day-to-day support and facilitation of the skills gap initiative. The Facilitator will BUILD CAPACITY by convening community organizations to ensure collaborative networks are in place to facilitate teacher and student knowledge of educational pathways and career options in Poweshiek County; ultimately strengthening the talent pipeline in the community. Specific responsibilities will include: Convening: Facilitate regular advisory group meetings in conjunction with community stakeholders, which may include calling the meeting, setting the agenda, sending the meeting invitations, taking and distributing meeting notes, and creating an archive portfolio. Planning: In consultation with area school districts and other community stakeholders, the Facilitator will work with an advisory group to develop, enhance, and implement a short- and long-term action plan to better align community efforts behind skills gap goals. Programming: Develop/refine one or more collaborative projects consistent with the action plan. Daily Activities: Between advisory group meetings, the Facilitator will consult with the host site supervisor(s) to track project progress and move toward completing open action items in the collaborative project(s) and action plan. This may include establishing/refining project goals, creating a budget, creating a timeline, organizing volunteers, aligning partners, and performing overall project management. Other daily activities may include: answering , attending community meetings, attending AmeriCorps required trainings, assisting with the coordination of AmeriCorps required Days of Service, and serving as the community spokesperson for the Skills Gap area of the Grinnell Education Partnership.

27 Member Service Application (page 12) AmeriCorps Team Member #6 Volunteer Coordinator Quarter time (450 hours) Anticipated Service Dates: October 2, 2017 June 1, 2018 Community learning goals depend on community volunteers. The Volunteer Coordinator will help develop that opportunity by building on the planning and programs developed in the first years of the Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership, continuing day-to-day support and facilitation of the volunteer efforts. The goal is to establish a onestop shop for volunteers, enabling people to connect with opportunities according to interest, skills, and time commitment. Specific responsibilities will include: Attending: Attend taskforce coordinator meetings for each of the other focus areas, with the goal of supporting their volunteer needs for long term program sustainability. Planning: In consultation with area school districts, the Coordinator will develop, enhance, and implement a short- and long-term action plan to better align community efforts behind volunteer goals. Daily Activities: Between attending taskforce meetings, the Coordinator will consult with the host site supervisor(s) to track volunteer needs and plans for addressing those needs. This may include establishing/refining project goals, creating a budget, creating a timeline, organizing volunteers, aligning partners, and performing overall project management. Other daily activities may include: answering , attending community meetings, attending AmeriCorps required trainings, assisting with the coordination of AmeriCorps required Days of Service, and serving as the community spokesperson for the Volunteer area of the Grinnell Education Partnership.

28 Member Service Application (page 13) AmeriCorps Team Member #7 Family Engagement Coordinator Quarter time (450 hours) Anticipated Service Dates: October 2, 2017 June 1, 2018 Family communication and support is important to helping kids succeed. The Family Engagement Coordinator will help strengthen this communication and support by building on the planning and programs developed in the first years of the Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership and continuing day-to-day support and facilitation of family engagement. The Coordinator will help community organizations collaborate more effectively with each other and with the school district so more families and community organizations are engaged with the Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership and can better support the success of kids in the community. The Coordinator will also collaborate with other service members to develop a family engagement plan so all families understand how they can connect with the program and how they can support kids. Specific responsibilities will include: Attending: Attend taskforce coordinator meetings for each focus area, with the goal of supporting family engagement needs for long term program sustainability. Planning: In consultation with area school districts, the Coordinator will develop, enhance, and implement a short- and long-term action plan to better align community efforts behind volunteer goals. Daily Activities: Between attending taskforce meetings, the Coordinator will consult with the host site supervisor(s) to track volunteer needs and plans for addressing those needs. This may include establishing/refining project goals, creating a budget, creating a timeline, organizing volunteers, aligning partners, and performing overall project management. Other daily activities may include: answering , attending community meetings, attending AmeriCorps required trainings, assisting with the coordination of AmeriCorps required Days of Service, and serving as the community spokesperson for the Family Engagement area of the Grinnell Education Partnership.

29 Member Service Application (page 14) AmeriCorps Team Member #8 Community Engagement Coordinator Quarter time (450 hours) Anticipated Service Dates: October 2, 2017 June 1, 2018 Having an informed, supportive community is important to helping kids succeed. The Community Engagement Coordinator will help ensure that community members are informed about community education needs and how they can support kids and families. The coordinator will build on the planning and programs developed in the first years of the Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership, continuing day-to-day support and facilitation of community engagement. The Coordinator will help community organizations collaborate more effectively with each other and with the school district so more families and community organizations are aware of the Grinnell AmeriCorps Partnership and the community s education priorities so they can better support the success of kids in the community. The Coordinator will collaborate with other service members to develop a comprehensive marketing plan and create communication pieces including blog posts, social media, press releases and other outreach materials so families and community members understand the Partnership and how they can support kids. Specific responsibilities will include: Attending: Attend taskforce coordinator meetings for each of the partnership s focus areas, with the goal of supporting community engagement needs for long term program sustainability. Planning: In consultation with area school district(s), the Coordinator will develop, enhance, and implement a short- and long-term action plan to better align community efforts behind volunteer goals. Daily Activities: Between attending taskforce meetings, the Coordinator will consult with the host site supervisor(s) to track community outreach needs and plans for addressing those needs. This may include establishing/refining project goals, creating a budget, creating a timeline, organizing volunteers, aligning partners, and performing overall project management. Other daily activities may include: answering , attending community meetings, attending AmeriCorps required trainings, assisting with the coordination of AmeriCorps required Days of Service, and serving as the community spokesperson for the Community Engagement area of the Grinnell Education Partnership.

30 Member Service Application (page 15) AmeriCorps Team Members #9-13 After School Enrichment Aides Minimum time (300 hours) Anticipated Service Dates: October 2, 2017 June 1, 2018 Learning can extend beyond the school day. The After School Enrichment Aides will facilitate enrichment activities linking before and after school programming to school district learning goals in an age-and contextappropriate way. Specific responsibilities will include providing programming as direct service with kids. This may include: Group and one-on-one time helping youngsters improve their literacy-based skills.