What are the responsibilities and job description for the AmeriCorps Member Parent Specialist- HT (WFD) position at AmeriCorps?
Identify employment opportunities that align with the interests and capabilities of program participants. Deliver workshops relating to the Financial Empowerment Network to families. Assist Parent Support Specialists in planning and preparing for adult/parent programs, as well as the associated logistics. Collaborate with the Workforce Development Specialist (WDS) to identify and recruit parent volunteers and provide guidance, coaching, and, when applicable, mentoring to other parents based on their social and employment needs. Maintain and report accurate participant and volunteer data (attendance, progress, completion) and track the program’s expenses for meals and supplies. Deliver 5-week workshops in resume building and cover letter writing. Deliver the Tech for Parents 5-week training class. Facilitate or co-facilitate parent programs.
Member Duties : Identify employment opportunities that align with the interests and capabilities of program participants. Deliver workshops relating to the Financial Empowerment Network to families. Assist Parent Support Specialists in planning and preparing for adult/parent programs, as well as the associated logistics. Collaborate with the Workforce Development Specialist (WDS) to identify and recruit parent volunteers and provide guidance, coaching, and, when applicable, mentoring to other parents based on their social and employment needs. Maintain and report accurate participant and volunteer data (attendance, progress, completion) and track the program’s expenses for meals and supplies. Deliver 5-week workshops in resume building and cover letter writing. Deliver the Tech for Parents 5-week training class. Facilitate or co-facilitate parent programs.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Stipend .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Education , Technology , Community Outreach , Entrepreneur/Business .
Community and Economic Development , Education , Technology , Community Outreach , Entrepreneur/Business .
Skills :
Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work , Leadership , Recruitment , Social Services , Law .
Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work , Leadership , Recruitment , Social Services , Law .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
AmeriCorps Member Parent Specialist- HT (WFD)
Program Start/End Date
09/21/2026 - 08/31/2027
Work Schedule
Part Time
Age Requirement
Minimum: 21 Maximum: 65
Program Locations
VIRGINIA Washington/Baltimore
Languages
English
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From 07/27/2026 To 08/14/4046
Contact
Joy Harvey
2110 Washington Blvd
Arlington VA 22204
301-710-4277
americorps@edu-futuro.org
www.edu-futuro.org
Listing ID
130342
Benefits:
Job Training, Professional Development, Sick LeaveSalary : $35,773 - $48,897