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Berea College

BereaCorps is a unique, grant-funded program that provides recent Berea graduates with the opportunity to work in staff positions at the College to gain professional experience. BereaCorps employees earn an hourly wage in a full-time staff position that includes health insurance and other benefits. Employees sign a one-year contract from June 1 through May 31, with the option of renewing for a final second year in the program upon approval.

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To help young Berea College alumni transition smoothly towards professional goals.

<a href="https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/berea">Apply</a> by visiting the BereaCorps job postings on the <a href="https://www.berea.edu/human-resources/">Berea College Human Resources </a>webpage. Available positions are posted by March 1 each year. Some positions offer travel opportunities. The BereaCorps program is available to graduates within two years of the application year. We are looking for highly motivated, recent Berea graduates who are interested in maximizing potential for future career aspirations and who possess a strong desire to continue supporting the mission of the College.

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As part of the program, BereaCorps participants attend a series of workshops geared toward career development and professional skills, including but not limited to the following:

Participants are also eligible to receive funding by submitting a proposal for additional professional development opportunities towards future goals.

BereaCorps is tailored to the needs of recent graduates, to support graduate school applications or job applications, and to help participants figure out whether to stay close to home or give them the confidence and resources to bridge out.

The Bridge to a Successful Career

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BereaCorps offers a “safe zone,” real-world, practical job experience that also provides professional development workshops throughout the year. In addition, participants benefit from being part of a cohort that includes other recent Berea College graduates, providing for a supportive environment during their first year out of college.

Why should I apply for a job in the BereaCorps Program?

For participation in the program, coursework must be completed before the start of a participant’s contract. If courses need to be completed during the summer term, eligibility to apply will open the following application year.

What if I have to take a course this summer, am I still eligible to apply? 

Graduating F-1 students are eligible to apply for BereaCorps positions in accordance to the Optional Practical Training (OPT) process. The position description and duties must align with the major of an F-1 applicant. If interested in applying to the program, it is highly encouraged to apply for OPT as early as possible. For more information about your particular case, please contact Kye Anderson in the Center for International Education.
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*Due to the nature of the OPT policy, F-1 participants are not eligible for a second-year renewal unless their major and the position are related to STEM fields.

Are F-1 students eligible to apply?

The number of available positions is dependent upon the current year members and their contract terms. To view the current list of openings visit the <a href="https://myberea.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&amp;c=myberea">Human Resources website</a>.

What positions will be available? 

All participants will go through an extensive training process, have access to numerous professional development resources and experience continuous on the job training. The BereaCorps program is focused on developing young professionals who are responsible individuals willing to learn and grow with a desire to give back to the College and support its mission.

What if I don't have experience in the areas of the available positions? 

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