The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center is hiring

The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center is now hiring for the following full time positions through the Americorps program to begin in Fall 2009. To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to nicole@ucimc.org by August 28th.

Positions:
News Media Coordinator
Community Center Building Manager
Books to Prisoners Volunteer Coordinator
The Bike Project Volunteer Coordinator
Web/Technical Projects Developer
Performance Venue Coordinator
Program Coordinator for the School for Designing a Society (www.designingasociety.org)
Development and Communications Coordinator for the Gesundheit! Institute (www.patchadams.org)

Download detailed descriptions of each position.

The UCIMC is a grassroots organization committed to using media production and distribution as tools for promoting social and economic justice. We foster the creation and distribution of media, art, and narratives emphasizing underrepresented voices and perspectives and promote empowerment and expression through media and arts education.

To this end, the UCIMC owns and operates a Community Media and Arts Center in the historic downtown post office building, which houses a radio station, media production facilities, bike coop, performance space, gallery, books to prisoners project, art studios, library, meeting space, and partner organizations. Read more: www.ucimc.org.

All positions are based at the UCIMC, in lovely Urbana, Illinois, where art and activism blossoms, livin' is cheap, and people are friendly.

These are full-time, one year commitments to serve as an AmeriCorps member. AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance of $11,400, AmeriCorps Education Award of up to $4,725 at the end of service, student-loan forbearance, health coverage, and child care for those who qualify. The AmeriCorps Education Award (up to $4,725) can be used to pay off qualified student loans or to finance college, graduate school, or vocational training at eligible institutions. (from: http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/choose/state_national.asp). The UCIMC AmeriCorps Program will also provide AmeriCorps members with a bus pass, professional development opportunities, and access to the UCIMC's many resources.

For more information please email Nicole Pion: nicole@ucimc.org or call 217-344-8820.