AmeriCorps Member Parent Specialist- TQT (WFD)

AmeriCorps; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Stipend

Training

Job summary

Edu-Futuro’s AmeriCorps Parent Specialist role supports parents through program projects, curricula, research, and community outreach. It includes direct service, administration, coordination, and data gathering for reporting, plus facilitating financial literacy and employment readiness workshops in Northern Virginia.

The position emphasizes teamwork with the PES Team Lead and WDS Team Lead, delivering 5-week resume and training courses, coordinating logistics, recruiting volunteers, and

Qualifications

• Associates degree (AA) required.
• Ability to deliver workshops and facilitate group sessions.
• Experience in community outreach and coordinating events.

Responsibilities

• Identify employment opportunities that align with participants.
• Deliver workshops relating to the Financial Empowerment Network to families.
• Assist Parent Support Specialists in planning adult/parent programs and logistics.
• Collaborate with the Workforce Development Specialist to recruit parent volunteers and mentor peers when applicable.
• Maintain and report accurate participant and volunteer data and track program expenses.
• 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.

Skills

Computers/Technology

Team Work

Leadership

Community Organization

Education

General Skills

Teaching/Tutoring

Conflict Resolution

Writing/Editing

Social Services

Public Speaking

Communications

Counseling

Education

Associates degree (AA)

Job description

Edu-Futuro’s AmeriCorps Parent Specialist oversees program projects, initiatives, curricula, research, and activities aimed at supporting parents and Community Outreach. The tasks will include a variety of direct service, administrative, coordination, and logistical services to support the program's operations, as well as gathering and entering information for reporting and other purposes. The member will facilitate financial literacy workshops, resume and cover letter writing workshops, and employment readiness services to parents and adults in Northern Virginia. Additionally, the AmeriCorps Parent Specialist will support the PES Team Lead and WDS Team Lead in all Parent programs as needed.

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
• Stipend
• Training

Terms

• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Car recommended
• Permits working at another job during off hours

Service Areas

• Technology
• Education
• Community Outreach
• Entrepreneur/Business
• Community and Economic Development

Skills

• Computers/Technology
• Team Work
• Business/Entrepreneur
• Leadership
• Community Organization
• Education
• General Skills
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Conflict Resolution
• Writing/Editing
• Social Services
• Public Speaking
• Communications
• Counseling

Summary

Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National

Program: AmeriCorps Member Parent Specialist- TQT (WFD)

Program Start/End Date: 09/21/2026 - 08/31/2027

Work Schedule: Part Time

Education level: Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement: Minimum: 21 Maximum: 65

Program Locations: VIRGINIA Washington/Baltimore

Languages: English

Languages: Spanish

Accepting Applications: From 07/27/2026 To 08/14/4046

Contact: Joy Harvey

2110 Washington Blvd

Arlington VA 22204

301-710-4277

[e-mail]

www.edu-futuro.org

Listing ID 130341