AmeriCorps Member - Academic Year 2025-2026 Cohort

Position Description

Main Responsibilities

• Implement educational programs covering Literacy, STEAM, Mentoring, and Athletics.
• Participate in professional development opportunities throughout the program
• Foster an environment that encourages creativity and exploration.
• Assist with annual youth evaluations.
• Will be provided the opportunity to complete additional professional development trainings
• Promote and stimulate membership in the Clubhouse through programs, services, and outreach activities.
• Offer input regarding department programs, in partnership with the approval of the Program Manager
• Observe and report any maintenance and operational concerns of the department’s physical property, ensuring Club member safety at all times to the Clubhouse director.

Role Highlights

• Be Hands-On - You’ll be on the ground implementing day-to-day programming focused on social-emotional learning (SEL), career development, and leadership skills.
• Literacy & Learning - Help create personalized learning plans and conduct small-group literacy sessions.
• Community & Connection - Engage with youth and families to amplify what BGCWPA has to offer and build stronger community relationships.
• Safety First - Your responsibility will extend to ensuring the safety and well-being of all program participants.
• Room to Grow - Decide on other opportunities you want to take the lead in, whether that's civic engagement with youth, developing mentoring support groups, family engagement, wide range of delivering unique programming activities - you get to choose your path!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AmeriCorps?

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Who should apply?

• Anyone who is 18 or older,
• Is interested in working with youth in your career or to be a positive role model for the youth or teens,
• Who are looking to make a positive change in your community!

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Requirements/Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school graduate or GED recipient, or working towards attaining during the term of service
• US Citizenship or permanent residency status (Green Card)
• Preferably at least one year of experience working with children.
• The ability to create strong relationships with youth in a short period of time
• An interest in a variety of youth programs including technology, art, sports, STEM, mentoring and recreation
• Advanced positive customer service skills needed.
• Must complete a health physical and TB test
• 3 letters of reference needed upon selection
• Clearances Act 33, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR letter. Complete the National Service Criminal History Check (Possibly additional clearances).
• Mandated Reporter Certification within 30 days of hire
• Complete CPR, Pediatric First Aid during orientation.
• Strong time management, organization, and project prioritization skills are a must
• Proficient in Google Suite.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs function require the following physical demands: lifting & carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing, any/or pulling, climbing to include steps, balancing, stooping, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and signification fine fingered dexterity. Ability to tolerate environmental conditions: air conditioning, heat, dust fumes, noise, close quarters, etc.
• Perform additional duties and tasks assigned by leadership/supervisors that follow all AmeriCorps policies and regulations.