Are you searching for an opportunity to make an IMPACT?
Are you excited about joining a positive COMMUNITY?
Are you energized by taking a next step to develop your CAREER?
OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPACT INCLUDE:
- Education & Future of Young Adults in Philly
- Community Service Events & Initiatives
- Mentoring Individual Students/Alumni (Community Projects Coordinators) or Organizational Capacity Building (VISTAs)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH INCLUDE:
- Leadership Development
- Community Development & Engagement
- Understanding of the City’s Educational System
- Professional Growth & Development
- Event Planning
- Data Utilization
- Role Specific:
- Classroom/Workshop Facilitation
- Climate & Culture and Restorative Discipline Practices
- College Access & Success
- Data Reporting & Visuals
- Fundraising/Development
- Mentoring/Coaching
- Volunteer Coordination
- Transferable Skills to All Industries and Career Opportunities
BENEFITS OVERVIEW:
AmeriCorps Members have a unique opportunity to make a clear difference in the community to address significant issues related to poverty, inequity, and lack of access to education through a year of service. During that year of service, AmeriCorps members make the commitment to understand those they serve, including earning a living allowance that reflects an average income level of the community. Joining AmeriCorps at YouthBuild Philly will allow you to have an experience similar to a staff member while giving a year of service in the community and members can anticipate being eligible for these benefits:
- Living Allowance (taxable income)
- $5,920 Educational Award (for college or student loans)
- Federal Student Loan Forbearance (with interest-accrual payment)
- Health Insurance Reimbursement (of monthly premiums for individual health insurance if applicable)
- Childcare Coverage (if applicable)
- Career Advancement Opportunities:
- Coaching for Your Future Career
- Networking with City Professionals
- Connecting to Employers of National Service (https://www.nationalservice.gov/partnerships/employers-national-service)
OPEN AMERICORPS POSITIONS (Please click on the position name to be taken to the role description and application page):
For employment opportunities at YouthBuild Philly visit
https://youthbuildphilly.org/about/join-the-team/
Inquiries about employment at YouthBuild should be directed to our Human Resources team at careers@youthbuildphilly.org.