AmeriCorps Research Support Member (Part-time) - Move More, Get More, UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies, 86564, 86565, 86566
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 15, 2024
Hiring Department
The UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies is hiring for three (3) part-time AmeriCorps Research Support Members
Project Summary:
Move More – Get More aims to improve adolescent physical activity and nutrition in Kansas City middle schools. The evidence is clear that American youth suffer from high rates of obesity, inactivity, and poor nutrition. Adolescence seems to be a critical time in a child's life where behaviors are learned or reinforced. With sustainability at the core of this project, we have recruited organizations who are experts in delivering each component of the intervention. We are seeking individuals to support Move More – Get More through a Public Health AmeriCorps member position.
Job Description
AmeriCorps Member duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate with community partners
- Assist in physical activity programming
- Collect / manage data collection activities
- Respond to urgent activities in safe and appropriate ways
- Assist with data analysis and manuscript development
- Must be 18+
- By law, to serve in AmeriCorps, an individual must be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent alien of the United States
- Members are permitted to have a part-time job to compensate their living wages
- Members are permitted to be enrolled in classes while serving
- 1-year appointment beginning in August/September 2023
- Members are eligible for an end-of-service education award
- Professional Development Training - Attend virtual professional development opportunities
- Become a member of a world-renowned national, state, and local network of AmeriCorps
- Quarter-time position (30% FTE):
- 450 hours total (over 1-year appointment period) averaging 10-12 hours per week
- Living stipend totaling $5,500 (dispersed in monthly increments)
- End-of-service education award of $1,824.07
- Reduced half-time position (50% FTE):
- 675 hours total (over 1-year appointment period) averaging 15-20 hours per week
- Living stipend totaling $8,775.00 (dispersed in monthly increments)
- End-of-service education award of $2,626.27
- Three-quarter time position (70% FTE):
- 1200 hours total (over 1-year appointment period) averaging 28 hours per week
- Living stipend totaling $17,000.00 (dispersed in monthly increments)
- End-of-service education award $4,826.50
Benefit Eligibility
This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
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