Americorps Youth Worker Summer 2024

AmeriCorps Member Positions Available in Dane County, Wisconsin

Are you interested in providing meaningful mentorship for youth, serving your community and launching your career? Serve with AmeriCorps this summer to connect with and support youth.

Partners for After School Success (PASS) AmeriCorps is seeking part-time members! PASS is offering opportunities to serve 300 hours from June 10 through August 24, 2024. Service opportunities are available at multiple host sites throughout Dane County, including schools & community centers.

Members are responsible for serving middle or high school youth at their designated host site by co-facilitating camps, enrichment clubs and service projects. PASS offers members a direct service experience with on-site supervisory support, the chance to explore career interests and build your resume while changing the life of a youth.

Employers are taking notice of AmeriCorps with many joining the Employers of National Service initiative—a concerted effort to connect AmeriCorps alumni to employers who understand the value alumni bring to their organization. Check it out! http://www.nationalservice.gov/special-initiatives/employers-national-service

Requirements: AmeriCorps Members commit to serve 300 hours between June 10 and August 24, 2024. Applicants must be 17 years of age or older, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a high school diploma or GED, and pass a criminal background check. We provide training. Previous youth work experience paid or volunteer is a plus! Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

Members receive a living allowance of $3910. ($651.67 bi-weekly, pre-tax); are able to put qualified student loans in forbearance; may apply for the WI FoodShare program (eligibility determined by the State); receive gear and an education award of $1,459.26 upon successful completion of the term.

For more information and to access an application, go to www.PASSAmeriCorps.org or e-mail Bonnie Erickson at erickson.bonnie@countyofdane.com.

Applications are due May 1, 2024. An informational call will be scheduled upon receipt of the application.

Grant funding for Partners to After School Success is provided by Serve Wisconsin through the Corporation for National and Community Service. It is against the law for organizations that receive federal financial assistance from the Corporation for National Service to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation or religion. It is also unlawful to retaliate against any person who, or organization that, files a complaint about such discrimination. Dane County Human Services is a department of Dane County that runs an AmeriCorps program serving youth in the community.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $325.84 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations