AmeriCorps Member

Title: AmeriCorps Member

Position Status: Half-Time or Minimum-Time

Department: Programs

Reports To: Site Director or Director of Operations

Primary Function:

The AmeriCorps Member supports programs in the priority areas of Education and Youth Development and Mentoring. The AmeriCorps Member will provide Club youth with academic support activities to enable improved educational outcomes. The Member will also conduct social-emotional learning, character building and mentoring activities to empower positive relationships and leadership development.

A Half-Time Member serves a minimum of 900 hours during their term. A Minimum-Time Member serves a minimum of 300 hours during their term. The Member must meet or exceed hours to receive an education award. The living allowance is divided into monthly stipends.

Living Allowance (Gross):

• Minimum-time- up to $4,350 per term

• Half-time- up to $13,050 per term

Education Award:

• Minimum-time- $1,565.08

• Half-time- $3,697.50

Key Roles:

Prepare Youth for Success

1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:

· Promote and stimulate program participation;

· Participate in new member orientation process making them feel welcome and comfortable at the Club; and

· Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Program Implementation

2. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for all members

3. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, program quality and appearance of the Club at all times

Supervision

4. Be on time and ready to make a difference in a child’s life

5. Position yourself to maintain order and control in program areas at all times

6. Ensure a productive environment by participating in assigned meetings and trainings

Additional Responsibilities:

7. May participate in special programs and/or events

8. May be required to drive Club van

Relationships:

Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

Qualifications:

· Experience working with children

· Knowledge of youth development

· Ability to motivate youth and effectively manage behavior problems

· Ability to deal with the general public

· Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth

· Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment

Other Requirements:

· Must be 17 years of age or older

· Valid State Driver’s License preferred

· Acceptable background check (parent/guardian consent to authorize background check if under 18)

· Successful completion of training requirements

· CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing this position's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, sitting, crouching, and/or crawling; significant finger dexterity. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, in a generally hazard-free environment and in varying atmospheric conditions.

AmeriCorps prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on the protected categories of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information (including family medical history), or military service.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13,050.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever served with AmeriCorps or worked at a Boys & Girls Club? Please share dates, locations, and number of terms.
• Can you share an example of a time when you worked with children or youth and how you helped them achieve a positive outcome?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• youth development: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13,050