“I am willing to take initiative, I am resilient … and I’m self-motivated to be the change I want to see. I desire to work in a professional environment that fosters interpersonal growth and the development of intrapersonal skills. All of this, in essence, is why I am excited … to be a part of the Turning the Tide fellowship program.”
– Fellowship Alum
Minimum Qualifications
- Agree to complete the full Fellowship term.
- Bachelor degree from an accredited four-year college.
- At least 21 years of age.
- For those with prior AmeriCorps experience, that experience must be no more than one year.
- Willing to undergo a national background check, which is required for all AmeriCorps members.
Benefits
- Experience in front-line human service jobs.
- Certification when applicable.
- A full-time position with a human services agency in one of five cities: Baltimore, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Pittsburgh.
- A yearly salary of $12,000 and up--often between $25,000 and $32,000--depending on the position and applicant experience.
- All applicable employee benefits associated with the sponsoring agency.
- A $5,350 educational award for Fellows who complete the program.
- Loan deferment and possible interest forgiveness on qualifying student loans.
- Leadership experiences that will include a cohort project with other fellows and virtual learning seminars.
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