Position Description
The One Utah Service Fellowship (OUSF) is a state AmeriCorps program for high school graduates, college students, and emerging professionals who want to create meaningful change across Utah while gaining real-world experience.
This immersive program places fellows with community-based organizations, nonprofits, and public agencies working on Utah’s most pressing needs—from education and mental health to public health, environmental stewardship, and social services.
If you’re passionate about service, leadership, and impact, this is for you.
The primary focus of the Jordan River Foundation project is to advance the Jordan River Friends program – a program they see as critical to the future of their organization and in continuing to protect and improve the Jordan River corridor.
- Service Term: 22.5 hours per week for 10 months
- Expected Term of Service Dates: Early September – Early July*
- *May be subject to change.
- Minimum of 900 hours Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Why Join Us?
- 1. Paid Service
- 2. Real World Experience – Gain hands-on experience in schools, case management, and behavioral health
- 3. Professional Growth – Build transferable skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving
- 4. Community Impact – Make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities across Utah
- 5. Statewide and National Networks – Join a cohort of service-minded peers and connect with professionals dedicated to public good
Member Benefits:
- 1. Living Allowance Stipend twice monthly of $600, total of $9,000
- 2. Education Award of $1,565, upon successful program completion which can be used for education costs up to cost of attendance or for eligible student loan repayment
- 3. Loan Deferment and Interest Forbearance on federally- guaranteed student loans, with potential interest repayment while serving
- 4. Access to Member Assistance Program: Includes free telephonic mental health counseling, professional assessments, webinars, and exclusive discounts
Qualifications
We seek Fellows who:
- Are creative problem solvers
- Speak and act professionally, with a high level of maturity when faced with uncertainty or discomfort
- Have the ability to motivate self and others
- Communicate effectively
- Commit to showing up, learning, and serving with purpose
- Are interested in having a future in public service, nonprofit work, healthcare, education, or social impact
Minimum Qualifications:
- Be 17 years of age or older
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Pass State & Federal background check
- Be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Legal Permanent Resident Preferred Qualifications:
- Organized and motivated
- Willing to initiate contact, perform outreach and engage with people who may not be familiar
- Good communicator, both in writing and verbally
- Able to learn, gather information, conduct basic research, and follow through to apply research to build support for environmental awareness and action
Member Benefits and Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Expand and maintain a comprehensive database of businesses located along the Jordan River corridor to support long-term outreach and partnership development
2. Develop and document a business community outreach strategy, including engagement plans, communication templates, and tracking systems
3. Design and implement structured outreach campaigns to increase business participation in conservation, volunteerism, and community engagement initiatives
4. Research, compile, and share resources related to service opportunities such as America250 and September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance to strengthen coordinated community engagement
5. Build organizational capacity to engage businesses as volunteers and partners, including developing systems for tracking participation and contributions
6. Further develop and document the “Adopt the Parkway” program model, including scalable frameworks for business involvement in litter prevention, invasive species management, and restoration efforts
7. Identify and cultivate relationships with potential business and community leaders to support board development and organizational sustainability
8. Strengthen collaborative partnerships with the Jordan River Commission and other stakeholders to enhance program reach and effectiveness
9. Document all processes, tools, and strategies to ensure long-term sustainability and replication of outreach and engagement efforts
Required OUSF Member Development will include, but is not limited to:
- Orientation to AmeriCorps service and program expectations
- Monthly Portfolio Assignments tailored to the Fellow’s professional goals
- Service Training Modules *Attending other classes, conferences, or trainings directly related to the services they provide
- Participating in staff or agency meetings
- Joining mandatory organized OUSF gatherings such as National Day of Service or MLK Day
- Engaging in intentional reflection on their term of service with other members, campus coordinators, or site supervisors.
Fellowship Service Responsibilities:
1. Minimum Hours: – Complete your minimum hours by your term end date by performing the above direct service and member development activities. – Participating in mandatory OUSF gatherings such as 9/11 National Day of Service (September), MLK Day (January), UServeUtah AmeriCorps Member Gathering (March)
2. Timely Reporting:
– Using an online system called IPT, members complete a service hour record form and a monthly progress report each month.
– Members must complete all exit forms and surveys within 30 days of their last day of service.
3. Volunteer Mobilization Project:
– The Volunteer Mobilization Project (VMP) is a required project each OUSF AmeriCorps member completes during their term, where they design and lead a volunteer effort that supports their host site or community. In partnership with their Site Supervisor, fellows plan a project, recruit community volunteers, and carry it out.
– Members must mobilize at least 5 non-AmeriCorps volunteers for at least one hour of time each for a project within the state of Utah.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The One Utah Service Fellowship is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for application and service with our programs. To request reasonable accommodation please visit https://www.usu.edu/hr/current-employees/ada/
This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, sex, political affiliation, or, in most instances, religion. It is also unlawful to retaliate against any person who, or organization that, files a complaint about such discrimination. In addition to filing a complaint with local and state agencies that are responsible for resolving discrimination complaints, you may bring a complaint to the attention of AmeriCorps, the Federal Agency.
If you believe that you or others have been discriminated against, or if you want more information, contact:
Utah Labor Commission
160 East 300 South, 3rd Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6600
(801) 530-6800
Office of Civil Right and Inclusiveness
The AmeriCorps agency 250 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20525 202-606-7503 (TTY and reasonable accommodation line)
(202) 565-3465 (FAX); eo@cns.gov (email)
Location
Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (sign up to see exact location)