What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthy Choices AmeriCorps position at AmeriCorps and Careers?
This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door in San Francisco Unified School District and support youth through positive school-climate activities. The primary goal is to improve student success by increasing attendance and pro-social behaviors on school campuses. Regular training by San Francisco Unified School District in the areas of restorative practices, evidence-based mentoring, positive behavior supports and interventions at school, trauma-informed practices, and social-emotional learning will ensure Healthy Choices AmeriCorps members have the knowledge and skills to offer high-quality volunteer service to schools at individual, group, and school-wide levels.
Member Duties : Get Your Foot in the door at SFUSD! Support school-based mentor programs; Mentor youth; Lead recess & lunch groups, clubs, team-building and after school activities to support student engagement; Organize materials, coordinate daily schedule, and promote pro-social behavior; Serve on School-Climate Committee: help lead school-wide incentive programs & activities, e.g. Health events, school assemblies, fairs, and educational events to help students make healthy choices; Support mentor programs and strengthen school/community relationships; help recruit volunteers; Participate in local school-based service; help produce appreciation events; Complete required paperwork and data entry; Attend regular supervision meetings and work cooperatively with school personnel involved with the school and youth; Attend professional development & meetings relevant to Healthy Choices AmeriCorps; Develop a work plan with supervisor
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Health Coverage .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education .
Education .
Skills :
Social Services , Education , Leadership , Team Work , Recruitment , Counseling , Conflict Resolution , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Youth Development , Fine Arts/Crafts , Communications , Non-Profit Management , Teaching/Tutoring , Public Speaking .
Social Services , Education , Leadership , Team Work , Recruitment , Counseling , Conflict Resolution , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Youth Development , Fine Arts/Crafts , Communications , Non-Profit Management , Teaching/Tutoring , Public Speaking .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Healthy Choices AmeriCorps
Program Start/End Date
09/02/2026 - 06/30/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 90
Program Locations
CALIFORNIA San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose
Accepting Applications
From 02/06/2026 To 11/30/2026
Contact
Laurie Vargas-Zeuschner
727 Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco CA 94102
4152422615
vargasL2@sfusd.edu
linktr.ee/mfs_sfusd
Listing ID
86338