COVID-19 Recovery AmeriCorps
COVID-19 Programs
COVID-19 Recovery-Related AmeriCorps Positions
Iowa Economic Development Authority is working with dozens of community organizations across the state to leverage AmeriCorps State members for intensive, full- and part-time positions to support ongoing needs as a result of the impact of COVID-19. Positions are being filled now. If your organization is a 501(c), government or tribal organization, K-12 school, institute of higher education or faith-based organization responding to COVID-19 needs in your community, contact AmeriCorps program staff for information on how to apply to be a host site.
Benefits of Iowa COVID-19 Recovery AmeriCorps Positions:
- Living Allowance | Members receive the living allowance associated with the term of service. The living allowance is paid in equal increments across the term of service, and members receive payment every other week via direct deposit.
- Education Award | AmeriCorps members receive a Segal Education Award when a term is successfully completed. The education award can be used on existing qualified student loans or toward future education opportunities. AmeriCorps members age 55 or older can transfer the education award to a child or grandchild.
- Other Benefits | Student loan deferment, forbearance or forgiveness opportunities are available depending on the type of student loan. It is the member's responsibility to obtain information about whether their loan(s) qualify for this benefit. This is not an automatic benefit of the program. Childcare assistance is available for members serving full time.
COVID-19 Recovery AmeriCorps Terms of Service Details 2022-2023 Program Year
| Term of Service | Service Hours | Service Weeks | Weekly Hours | Living Allowance | Education Award | Last Enrollment Date |
| Three Quarter Time | 1,200 | 36 | 40 | $13,554 | $4,546.50 | December 5, 2022 |
| Half Time | 900 | 24 | 40 | $10,161 | $3,247.50 | March 13, 2023 |
| Reduced Half Time | 675 | 36 | 20 | $7,623 | $2,474.27 | December 5, 2022 |
| Quarter Time | 450 | 24 | 20 | $5,085 | $1,718.25 | March 13, 2023 |
| Quarter Time* | 450 | 16 | 30 | $5,085 | $1,718.25 | TBA |
| Minimum Time* | 300 | 10 | 35 | $3.388 | $1,374.60 | TBA |
*Spring/Summer 2023
Who Qualifies?
- Must be 18 years of age or older by start date
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be in process of completion
- Must be either a citizen, national or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
- Must pass mandatory pre-service background checks
How Do I Apply?
If you meet the following qualifications and characteristics, apply below to become an Iowa COVID-19 Recovery AmeriCorps member.
- Willingness and ability to work as a team member, provide support, communicate clearly, ask for guidance when needed and admit mistakes
- Ability to handle responsibility, make decisions and problem-solve in the moment
- Emotional maturity, situational awareness and comfort taking broad direction
- Flexibility and capacity to take initiative
- Willingness and ability to assist in maintaining a clean, healthy environment
- Ability to set healthy boundaries with others
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Experience with diverse populations with complex needs
Apply Here for 2021-2022 COVID-19 Recovery AmeriCorps Positions
Resources
Iowa COVID-19 Recovery AmeriCorps Positions
Members are currently being recruited to fill Iowa COVID-19 Recovery AmeriCorps positions for the 2021-2022 program year at the following service locations:
| Altoona Caring Hands Outreach Food Security Position Filled |
Ames Mid-Iowa Community Action Food Security Spring/Summer Position Accepting Applications |
| Carroll New Opportunities Carroll County Food Security Position Filled |
Cedar Rapids Catherine McAuley Center Economic Services & Food Security Position Filled |
| Cedar Rapids His Hands Free Clinic Health Access Position Filled |
Cedar Rapids Horizons, A Family Service Alliance Food Security Position Filled |
| Cedar Rapids ISU Extension- Linn County Master Gardeners Food Security Position Filled |
Cedar Rapids Olivet Neighborhood Mission Food Security Position Filled |
| Cedar Rapids United We March Forward Food Security Spring/Summer Position Accepting Applications |
Council Bluffs New Visions Homeless Services Food Security & Shelter/Housing Support Accepting Applications |
| Decorah Seed Savers Exchange Food Security Spring/Summer Positions Accepting Applications |
Des Moines Catholic Charities of Des Moines Economic Services & Programs Spring/Summer Position Accepting Applications |
| Des Moines IMPACT Community Action Partnership Economic Services & Programs Position Filled |
Des Moines Oakridge Neighborhood Food Security Position Filled |
| Des Moines Watchmen Food Security Position Filled |
Des Moines WesleyLife Meals on Wheels Food Security Position Filled |
| Des Moines Willkie House, Inc. Education Support Position Filled |
Dubuque Salvation Army Food Security Spring/Summer Position Accepting Applications |
| Iowa City CommUnity Crisis Services & Food Bank Food Security Position Filled |
Iowa City Table to Table Food Security Positions Filled |
| Logan Harrison County Home & Public Health Food Security Position Filled |
North Liberty North Liberty Community Pantry Food Security Position Filled |
| Waterloo Northeast Iowa Food Bank Food Security Spring/Summer Position Accepting Applications |
West Burlington The Homestead 1839 Food Security Positions Filled |