What you need to know
Whether you want to be a part of the Classic or the Economic Mobility Corps (EMC) program, to participate with AmeriCorps you must:
- Be at least 17 years old and a-US citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
- Possess a high school diploma or GED. If you do not have either, you will be asked to commit to obtain a GED by the end of your service term.
- Be eligible to receive the education award if you have previously served with any national service program.
- Consent to a complete to a criminal history check which is required for all candidates. The presence of a criminal record does not mean a person cannot serve. However, any individual who is a registered sex offender or has been convicted of murder cannot serve in any AmeriCorps program.
- Participate in all training and cohort meetings hosted by the program.
- Participate in national days of service throughout the year.
- Have an interest in and ability to work with diverse groups of people, including community members in disinvested neighborhoods.
- LISC does not provide relocation assistance.
Benefits of serving
- All members who successfully complete their term of serve are eligible for an education award. The award cannot be redeemed for cash, but only can go towards specific expenses related to education. For more information on the Eli Segal Education Award, click here.
- Health and childcare benefits are available to full-time (1,700 hour) Classic and EMC members. Dependents are not eligible for health care benefits. Childcare eligibility is determined by state guidelines and set by an external agency.
LISC AmeriCorps Classic Program
Serve through a local LISC office/program at a community partner
See above for eligibility requirements and more information about benefits
| Service Type | Full Time | Half-Time | Quarter-Time | Summer |
Length of term (months) | 11 | 11 | 3-10 | 2-5 |
Hours needed to earn Education Award | 1700 | 900 | 450 | 300 |
Stipend | $25,500 | $13,500 | $6,750* | $4,500* |
Education Award | $6,895 | $3,447.5 | $1,824.07 | $1,459.26 |
Eligible for Health Insurance and Child Care Benefit | Yes | No | No | No |
National Leadership Conference | Yes | If host site pays member travel | No | No |
*Recommend stipend amount paid directly by community partner to the AmeriCorps member and is determined by the community partner.
LISC AmeriCorps Economic Mobility Corps EMC
Serve at a local Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)
See above for eligibility requirements and more information about benefits.
| Service Type | Full Time | Quarter Time |
Length of term (months) | 12 | 3-12 |
Hours needed to earn Education Award | 1700 | 450 |
Stipend | $30,200 | $9,000 |
Education Award | $6,495 | $1,824.07 |
Eligible for Health Insurance and Child Care Benefit | Yes | No |
Earn Certificates in Credit as an Asset and CDFI 101 | Yes | No |
How do I apply to LISC AmeriCorps?
The program accepts resumes and cover letters in lieu of an application for both programs. For general inquiries, you may email LISC AmeriCorps Deputy Director Sarah Sturtevant at SSturtevant@lisc.org.
If you are interested in serving at any location or with either program, please email your resume and cover letter to Program Officer Beth Romeo at BRomeo2@lisc.org. Please use the following format to title your documents before your email them:
- Resume: “Yourlastname – Resume”
- Cover letter: “Yourlastname – Cover Letter”
Click here to view current LISC AmeriCorps opportunities in your area.
If you are interested in serving with a particular LISC program or location as a Classic member, please email your cover letter and resume to the contacts listed below indicating your interest in an AmeriCorps position.
Boston
Marilyn Sanchez
MSanchez@lisc.org
Connecticut
Angela Berry
ABerry@lisc.org
Detroit
Ramona McArn
RMcArn@lisc.org
Family Income and Wealth Building (FIWB)
Julia Brown
JBrown@lisc.org
Flint
Juan Zuniga
JZuniga@lisc.org
Indianapolis
Maria Vilchez
MVilchez@lisc.org
Kalamazoo
Sonja Dean
SDean@lisc.org
Los Angeles
Emalynn Farrow-German
EFarrowGerman@lisc.org
Milwaukee
Sakuri Fears
SFears2@lisc.org
Newark
Judith Thompson-Morris
JudithT@lisc.org
New York
Christina Dellaventura
CDellaventura@lisc.org
Rhode Island
Claudia Staniszewski
CStaniszewski@lisc.org
San Diego
Ivonne Rojas
IRojas@lisc.org
Toledo
Meyling Ruiz
MRuiz@lisc.org