Regional Science Consortium Keystone SMILES AmeriCorps 26-27

AmeriCorps Member Positions

*Documents needed to enroll: Government Issued Photo ID, Signed Social Security Card, US Birth Certificate or another form of Proof of Citizenship.

Time Commitment:  September 1, 2026 - August 6, 2027

Location: Tom Ridge Center

Schedule: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm

 - Regional Science Consortium Center, Erie, PA

May include a few weekend days during the term of service for special service projects or activities promoting civic engagement.     

Pretax Living Allowance:
$2,600.00

paid 2 times per month on the 15th and last day of each month of enrollment. 

                     Education Award:  $7,395.00

• Additionally, federal loan forbearance (pause in loan payments) while serving in AmeriCorps


• Accrued interest on Federal Loans while serving as an AmeriCorps member paid by AmeriCorps program


• Education Award earned when program is successfully completed

Definition of Living Allowance: money distributed to individuals to meet basic living needs.  Living allowance is not considered money earned as during employment.  Members are not classified as employees.  Therefore members are not subject to employee benefits or eligible for unemployment.  A living allowance may not affect other benefits such as social security, retirement, or other assistance benefits.

The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award is offered to individuals who complete a term of service and can be used to pay for a range of education/training expenses.  Examples include: repaying qualified student loans, future tuition payments, skill training programs and more. You can earn up to 2 Full Time Education awards while serving up to 4 service terms.

Other Benefits Include:

• Health Care Coverage/Dental/Vision Available (if eligibility requirements are met)


• Child Care (if eligibility requirements are met)


• Hands-on experience


• CPR/First Aid Certification


• Portfolio development


• A lifetime of service family and friends!

All members must participate in a 0ne-day pre-service virtual training  with an additional assigned trainings during the 1st 7 days of service.

AmeriCorps is a national service program in which during membership members also agree to participate in AmeriCorps activities in addition to host site placement responsibilities. 

Activities are concentrated in the following areas:

• School Readiness & Success 


• Mentoring Youth through Service


• Academic support service  


• Community Strengthening through Outreach Events and Special Projects


• STEM/STEAM/STREAM activities and service learning 


• Host sites may have additional areas of focus to be discussed at host site interview. 

What is AmeriCorps?  

The national service movement that engages thousands of men and women of all ages and backgrounds in service often referred to as the domestic Peace Corps, aimed at meeting the needs in the areas of Education, Public Safety, Environment, and Human Services. AmeriCorps is much more than a service program. It is a movement that unites Americans to improve our neighborhoods and our lives. In communities large and small throughout America, AmeriCorps Members are taking responsibility, learning valuable skills, and helping their friends and neighbors and Getting Things Done! AmeriCorps is part of a tradition of service, and it represents America at its best - making a lasting difference while promoting the values of community, responsibility, and opportunity.  

To learn more about AmeriCorps and the benefits visit the National Recruitment website at https://americorps.gov/serve