The Fellow will work closely with CNCS senior leadership to carry out projects that benefit the agency and the national service community, advance their career development, and help the Fellow gain a first-hand understanding of national service and the workings of a federal agency. Benefits and expectations of being selected for this CNCS Segal Fellowship include participating in lifelong professional and personal development through the Eli J. & Phyllis N. Segal Citizen Leadership Program.
Summary
The Fellow will work closely with CNCS senior leadership to carry out projects that benefit the agency and the national service community, advance their career development, and help the Fellow gain a first-hand understanding of national service and the workings of a federal agency. Benefits and expectations of being selected for this CNCS Segal Fellowship include participating in lifelong professional and personal development through the Eli J. & Phyllis N. Segal Citizen Leadership Program.
The Fellow will support CNCS's strategic initiatives, including the agency's initiative to simplify its brands and create a clear and compelling story to increase awareness and understanding of our organization - and national service - to the public.
Support the creating and updating of communications content - documents, presentations, reports, website, etc. - to align it with the agency's messaging for internal and external audiences.
Assist with and participate in CNCS events, internal meetings, and board meetings to support and gain an understanding of the agency's operations.
Be an active participant, both during the year at CNCS and afterwards, in activities of the Eli J. & Phyllis N. Segal Citizen Leadership Program at Brandeis University, a national network which aims to inspire, support, and enable new generations of leaders and promote citizen leadership. This includes attending virtual trainings approximately monthly during the CNCS position, as well as participating in mentor-ship, networking, and professional development opportunities following the term of the Fellowship.
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
Qualifications
Qualified applicant will meet A or B:
A. Be currently serving a full-term of service in AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps NCCC or AmeriCorps VISTA, provided the service is completed within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. (Members who terminate their service year early to participate in the Fellowship are not eligible to apply, even if they have already successfully completed one service year previously).
B. Successful completion, within the last 3 years of: 1,700 hours of service in AmeriCorps NCCC or AmeriCorps State and National or one year of service in AmeriCorps VISTA.An exemption from the 3 year provision may be made for:
AmeriCorps Alum who was enrolled in full-time studies at an accredited college/university; active duty military service or other full-time national service, e.g., Peace Corps, that occurred within one year of completion of AmeriCorps service.
Completion of another national service program, at the discretion of CNCS. (Evidence must be provided that documents such service and of enrollment within one year of the completion of AmeriCorps service).
Applicants who meet the qualification listed above must submit a narrative with their applications. Failure to do so will result in elimination from consideration. Please respond to the following narrative in a clear and concise manner. Your answer will be judged based on how well you address the question provided, in addition to spelling and grammar usage. Respond in 800 words or less to the following:
The Corporation for National and Community Service's (CNCS) Mission is to "To improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering."
In what ways would you recommend that CNCS go about accomplishing this mission within the scope of its role in the federal government?
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
Ethics Requirement: Our Agency is committed to the highest ethical standards and, as an employee you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes (18 U.S.C. 201-209) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 C.F.R. part 2635). Additionally, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) or Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) within 30 days of your appointment date and on an annual basis thereafter.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Resume demonstrating your leadership abilities; dedication to national service and its ideals and examples of the following competencies: Creative Thinking, Flexibility, Interpersonal Skills, Oral and Written Communication, and Self-Management
Narrative essay addressing the question listed under "qualifications"
Official CNCS service Letter(s) verifying your year(s) of service and completion or anticipated completion date in AmeriCors NCCC, State and National and/or VISTA
NOTE: If you are currently serving full-time in AmeriCorps State and National, we will accept verification of your service from the site supervisor of the organization in which you are service. The letter must be on the organization's letterhead and include the following information:
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire, which is available to preview here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10829799, along with submitting the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 06/23/2020.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the Agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
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Next steps
Once the occupational questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful, however, you must also include a resume and any other documents that are applicable to you under the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status via email. Please be aware that emails could reside in your "junk," "bulk," or "spam" mail folder, depending on your filters. You will be notified of the final outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Resume demonstrating your leadership abilities; dedication to national service and its ideals and examples of the following competencies: Creative Thinking, Flexibility, Interpersonal Skills, Oral and Written Communication, and Self-Management
Narrative essay addressing the question listed under "qualifications"
Official CNCS service Letter(s) verifying your year(s) of service and completion or anticipated completion date in AmeriCors NCCC, State and National and/or VISTA
NOTE: If you are currently serving full-time in AmeriCorps State and National, we will accept verification of your service from the site supervisor of the organization in which you are service. The letter must be on the organization's letterhead and include the following information:
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire, which is available to preview here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10829799, along with submitting the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 06/23/2020.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the Agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Chief Executive Officer- Immediate Office
250 E Street SW
Washington, DC 20525
US
Next steps
Once the occupational questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful, however, you must also include a resume and any other documents that are applicable to you under the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status via email. Please be aware that emails could reside in your "junk," "bulk," or "spam" mail folder, depending on your filters. You will be notified of the final outcome.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
