Eli Segal Fellow

About this role

Qualified applicants must meet the criteria outlined in either A or B below: A. Currently serving a full term in AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps NCCC, or AmeriCorps VISTA, with service completion within 30 days of the announcement's closing date. (Applicants who terminate their service early to join the Fellowship are not eligible, even if they have previously completed one full-service year.) B. Successful completion of 1,700 hours in AmeriCorps NCCC or AmeriCorps State and National, or one year in AmeriCorps VISTA within the last three years.

NOTE: An exemption from the 3-year requirement may be made for: AmeriCorps Alum who was enrolled in full-time studies at an accredited college/university; active-duty military service or other full-time national service, e.g., Peace Corps, that occurred within one year of completion of AmeriCorps service. Completion of another national service program, at the discretion of AmeriCorps. Evidence must be provided that documents such service and of enrollment within one year of the completion of AmeriCorps service.

REQUIRED NARRATIVE RESPONSE Applicants meeting the above qualifications must submit a narrative response with their application. Failure to include this narrative will result in disqualification. Please respond to the narrative question clearly and concisely, as responses will be evaluated on content, spelling, and grammar. In 800 words or less, respond to the narrative question below and attach your response as a separate document with your application.

AmeriCorps Mission is to "To improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering." Considering AmeriCorps' role within the federal government, what strategies or initiatives would you recommend to effectively fulfill this mission? Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Such experience must be clearly documented in the applicant's resume.