AmeriCorps members get things done!
Katie McKeown served several AmeriCorps terms as a teacher in inner city Chicago and with VISTA in Bozeman, MT in a youth outdoor program, prior to heading up the AmeriCorps program for Montana State Parks. Katie also brings experience working as an English teacher in China as well as a community organizer and project coordinator. She is passionate about promoting national and community service, encouraging stewardship of our lands and communities, and exploring the outdoors.
Katie McKeown
AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
Montana State Parks
1420 E. 6th Ave
Helena, MT 59601
Office:(406) 444-5275
Fax:(406) 444-3352
Email
Our Mission
Montana State Parks AmeriCorps promotes healthy, active, and environmentally aware communities by enhancing park land, enriching educational opportunities, increasing volunteerism, and improving community outreach in state parks.
Our Work
Our members serve at state parks and regional offices across the state of Montana. As a Montana State Parks AmeriCorps member, you will likely spend time:
- Bringing lessons to life for children as you help strengthen Montana State Parks as an outdoor classroom
- Honing your interpretive skills as you develop a trail guide, interpretive sign or give a campfire presentation
- Instilling a sense of stewardship in local community members as you organize volunteer events and promote volunteer opportunities
- Undergoing the experience of a lifetime as you share your skills and abilities with Montana State Parks, the local community and the nation through AmeriCorps
Available Positions and How to Apply
- Term of service: January 14, 2013 – November 15, 2013
- Accepting applications October 24 through November 30th; positions filled on a rolling basis
- Living allowance of $12,100 over 44 week term of service ($275 / week gross)
- AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,550
- 4 positions available at these host sites:
- Term of service: March 11, 2013 – August 16, 2013
- Accepting applications December 5 – January 15; positions filled on a rolling basis
- Living allowance of $5,280 over 23 week term of service ($230 / week gross)
- AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,775
- 5 positions available at these host sites:
- There is only one application for all five positions (placement preference will be assessed in the interview stage).
- Term of service: April 15, 2013 – August 16, 2013
- Applications accepted January 16, 2013 – February 28, 2013; positions filled on a rolling basis.
- Living allowance of $3,600 over 18 week term of service ($200 / week gross)
- AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,114
- 4 positions available at these host sites:
- There is only one application for all four positions (placement preference will be assessed in the interview stage).
- Term of service: June 3, 2013 – November 8, 2013
- Accepting applications March 1, 2013 – May 1, 2013; positions filled on a rolling basis.
- Living allowance of $5,280 over 23 week term of service ($230 / week gross)
- AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,775
- 2 positions available at these host sites:
- Term of service: June 3, 2013 – October 4, 2013
- Applications accepted March 1, 2013 – May 1, 2013; positions filled on a rolling basis.
- Living allowance of $3,600 over 18 week term of service ($200 / week gross)
- AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,114
- 2 positions available at the following host sites:
What is AmeriCorps?
AmeriCorps engages more than 50,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet community needs in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security, and other areas.
AmeriCorps allows you to put your ideals into action while learning new skills, making new connections, and earning money for education.
AmeriCorps is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service, an independent federal agency and administered in Montana, through the Governor's Office of Community Service.
Visit americorps.gov for more information.
For other AmeriCorps programs in Montana visit serve.mt.gov.
Member Benefits
Each AmeriCorps member earns an Education Award, which can be used to attend college or pay student loans. Members who are 55 years or older can transfer the Education Award to a child, grandchild, or foster child. All Montana State Parks AmeriCorps members will receive a modest living allowance to help cover incidental costs, such as commuting. Full-time AmeriCorps members are eligible for loan deferment, health care benefits, and child care assistance.
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