Position Type: AmeriCorps State
Service Commitment: September 2, 2026 – July 16, 2027
Final Application Deadline: August 20, 2026
Car required? Recommended
Driver’s License Required? Yes
Position Summary:
Miles Community College prepares students for success and provides opportunities for lifelong learning through equitable access, quality programs, community outreach, and partnerships. Miles Community College cares deeply about our community. After all, Community is our middle name and we intend to honor that. Miles City, Custer County, and Southeastern Montana is our home and we are proud to be Your Community College
The MCNCE AmeriCorps Member supports Miles Community College’s commitment to student success, civic responsibility, and community engagement by developing programs and services that connect students to meaningful volunteer opportunities, address food insecurity and basic needs challenges, and strengthen partnerships between the college and the community. Through outreach, education, service initiatives, and resource coordination, the Member works to create a culture of engagement, support, and belonging that promotes student wellbeing and success both inside and outside the classroom.
This work is carried out through five key objectives: expanding student civic engagement and community involvement; strengthening volunteer recruitment and community partnerships; enhancing food security through Pioneer Pantry coordination; increasing awareness of basic needs resources and support services; and assessing needs to measure program impact.
The Campus Corps Member will spark student civic engagement by designing and leading hands-on service programs, civic learning opportunities, and a monthly community service event that builds leadership and connection. The Member will champion volunteerism campus-wide, tracking and reporting service hours for students, faculty, and staff, while forging strong community partnerships, meeting a new partner organization monthly and spotlighting their work on campus. The Member will be the driving force behind Pioneer Pantry, running day-to-day operations, organizing food drives, managing inventory, and leading outreach that breaks down stigma and connects students to food resources. The Member will also launch educational programs and awareness campaigns linking students to support for food insecurity, housing, financial wellness, and transportation, delivering two programs each semester. Finally, the Member will gather and analyze data to measure impact and guide continuous program improvement.
Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement (MCNCE) serves as the intermediary for this project. MCNCE is a coalition of colleges and universities dedicated to fostering civic engagement, service learning, and volunteerism across Montana. Led by CEOs from participating institutions, MCNCE works to improve community life and educate students on civic and social responsibility, preparing them to be thoughtful, compassionate, and engaged leaders.
Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking a service-oriented, self-motivated individual who is passionate about civic engagement, volunteerism, and supporting student success. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator who enjoys building relationships, organizing programs, and collaborating with students, faculty, staff, and community partners. Because Miles Community College serves a large, geographically rural region, candidates should be comfortable traveling throughout the service area and possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive. A college vehicle is available, with approval and availability, for travel related to AmeriCorps service activities. To support a successful service experience, the selected AmeriCorps Member will be provided a private residence hall room with a private bathroom, located near a community kitchen. Candidates who are adaptable, organized, and excited to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit rural community will thrive in this role. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in higher education, community engagement, volunteer management, and basic needs programming while making a lasting impact on students and the surrounding community.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED (Associates degree or some college preferred)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Dependable, professional, and service oriented
Benefits Include:
- Housing Included
- $21,680 Living Allowance (11 Months) = $963.55 bi-weekly
- $7,395 Education Award
- Relocation Allowance
- Health Insurance
- Personal & Medical Leave
- Eligible for Federal Loan Deferment
- University of Montana access & resources
- Access to regular professional trainings through MCNCE & University of Montana & National/Statewide partners
Professional Skills You Will Gain
- Relationship building with diverse student populations
- Peer support and active listening
- Food pantry/resource center operations
- SNAP training
- Event planning and coordination
- Educational Sessions/ Workshop facilitations
- Volunteer management and engagement
- Leadership development
- Campus and community partnership development
- Regularly leading service opportunities for students
- Civic reflection training and facilitation
- Taking ownership of projects
- and many more…