1,760 Mayors for Service! And More

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March 2014          Issue: 4   

The second annual Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service is on Tuesday! More than 1,750 mayors and city leaders across the country will visit service sites, host roundtables, and issue proclamations. All events focus on the three groups that benefit from national service: the recipients of service, the people who serve, and the larger community and nation.

You can help send the message that national service works! Here's what to do:

  1. Check out the full list of participating mayors.
  2. Thank your mayor for supporting AmeriCorps! Post on Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #mayors4service.

A Champion of Change

Germain Castellanos, an AmeriCorps alum, speaks on a panel at the White House. He was honored as a Champion of Change.

Germain Castellanos ('05) was one of 10 Champions of Change recognized at the White House today who embody the spirit of Cesar E. Chavez's legacy. Read more about Germain, who now leads a workforce development program that serves more than 300 at-risk youth.

Still Committed to a Healthy Future

AmeriCorps Alum Amanda Green ('01) is still committed to "make our people safer, stronger, and healthier."

Amanda Green ('01) shares her story about why a healthier future for our next generation matters -- and what she's doing to make it happen.

Professional Opportunities

Special Opportunity For Recent Alums

The Eli Segal Fellowship is a highly competitive and prestigious position for AmeriCorps alumni whose term of service ended three years ago or less. This fellowship provides emerging leaders with an unparalleled opportunity to gain first-hand experience in how a federal agency works to implement policy and leverage national service in order to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing our nation. Apply now!

Jobs At CNCS

We currently have 8 positions seeking applicants:

Program and Management Analyst
(Washington, D.C. | Deadline: April 2 - this week!)

Staff Accountant
(Washington, D.C. | Deadline: April 2 - this week!)

Training Coordinator
(Washington, D.C. | Deadline: April 3 - this week!)

Information Technology Specialist
(Washington, D.C. | Deadline: April 9)

State Program Specialist
(Detroit, MI | Deadline: April 9)

Director, AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps
(Washington, D.C. | Deadline: April 11)

State Program Director
(Cheyenne, WY | Deadline: April 11)

Eli Segal Fellow
(Washington, D.C. | Deadline: May 23)

You can always see all of the open job descriptions at CNCS through a targeted search at the USA Jobs website.

More Jobs

Outside of the federal sector, AmeriCorps Alums provides numerous opportunities to build on your service. You can learn about their career development program, register with your local alums chapter, and more.

Healthy Futures Month Special -- Find staff positions at AmeriCorps programs with a relevant focus:

Advocates for Urban Agriculture
AIDS United
Boys and Girls Club - MA
Catholic Volunteer Network
Civic Works - Little Gunpowder Farm
Up2Us
YouthBuild

Looking Ahead

Mayor Chris Coleman of St. Paul, Minn., NLC President; Wendy Spencer, CEO of CNCS; Mesa, Ariz. Mayor Scott Smith, U.S. Conference of Mayors President

Greetings alumni,

By now you are well aware that we're recognizing the 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps all this year. Over just the past few months, we have seen incredible things from both members and alums. Throughout March, many of you showed us how you have worked to create a healthier future for our nation. Take a moment to read about this extraordinary work.

For the month of April, we'll focus on Environmental Stewardship. If you have a great story to share about your service or what you do now in this field, please email pressoffice@cns.gov.

And don't forget to thank your mayor for supporting national service on your favorite social media network tomorrow!

Warmest Regards,

Wendy Spencer, CEO
Corporation for National and Community Service

Save the Date

Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service
April 1, 2014

National AmeriCorps Swearing-In Ceremony
September 12, 2014

More than 1,000 education leaders will attend the exclusive Grad Nation Summit in Washington, D.C., April 27 – April 29. If you served with an AmeriCorps education program, you have a lot to add! Register for the Summit here.

If you're interested in volunteering at the national service info booth (you'll get access to all Summit activities), please email Brittany Pruitt.

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