AmeriCorps Volunteer @ MS 936

Center for Family Life in Sunset Park; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Center for Family Life in Sunset Park is seeking AmeriCorps Volunteers to support youth engagement, leadership development, and career readiness for middle school students. Volunteers will work closely with staff and gain experience in social group work with a strengths-based approach.

Ideal candidates show interest in youth work, teamwork, and community engagement. Position is onsite at MS936 with part-time hours and a bi-weekly living allowance; English/Spanish or English/Chinese skills are a

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth on leadership development or college exploration.
• Ability to work with middle school students in group settings.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Chinese is a plus.
• Three references required (two professional).

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in activities and clubs focusing on arts, homework help, and leadership.
• Co-facilitate afterschool clubs with CFL staff.
• Attend trainings and team meetings related to social group work.
• Assist in planning events for middle schoolers, families, and community.
• Co-facilitate weekly arts or teambuilding activities.
• Perform light office duties as needed.

Skills

Youth leadership

Teamwork

Bilingual

Role-playing games

References

Education

Some college experience preferred

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: AmeriCorps Volunteer

JOB TYPE:Part-time

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM:MS 936

REPORTS TO:Program Director

SUPERVISORY ROLE:No

COMPENSATION RATE:Bi-weekly living allowance of $750.00

EDUCATIONAL AWARD:$2,817.14; received upon completion of the program

WEEKLY HOURS:18-20 hours

POSITION SUMMARY

CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE, a nationally recognized social service program in Sunset Park Brooklyn, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to serve as AmeriCorps Volunteers to support youth engagement programs and promote student leadership development and career readiness. AmeriCorps Volunteers will work collaboratively with staff and will gain experience in working with middle schoolers and learn about the social work group model. Our ideal candidate has knowledge and a demonstrated interest in working with youth and will utilize a strengths-based approach to enrich the lives of youth, families and community.

I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise students in a variety of activities and clubs focused on arts, homework assistance and enrichment, team building and leadership development
• Co-facilitate afterschool clubs with CFL staff members
• Attend trainings relating to social group work and team meetings
• Assist in the design and implementation of special events for middle school students, families and the communitylike Game Night, Winter Wonderland, Spring/Fall Fest, Performances, etc.
• Co-facilitate weekly arts and or teambuilding activities
• Perform office duties as necessary (light data entry, filing, copying, answering phones)

II. QUALIFICATIONS

• Some college experience preferred
• Experience working with youth on leadership development, service learning, and/or college exploration
• Must enjoy working with middle school students, working in groups, collaborating with others, and being part of a community
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Chinese, a plus
• Experience with role playing games, a plus
• 3 references required (2 must be professional)

In addition, volunteers need to possess the following characteristics:

• Detail-oriented, flexible and be a team player
• Must have a sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and students
• Must possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families
• Must have the ability to set limits and to intervene appropriately; always maintains helping role of practitioner

III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

• Must enjoy working with middle school students, working in groups, collaborating with others, and being part of a community
• Must be comfortable in shadowing and assisting experienced teaching artists.
• Build and maintain close, daily interactions with participants, coworkers, and supervisors
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization
• Possess a strong belief in young people’s ability to grow and change
• Has a flexible personality, ready to switch tasks when asked

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS

• All AmeriCorps volunteers will be working onsite at MS936
• Actively engage and interact with students each day
• May be required to be active by walking, bending, standing, squatting or sitting on the floor with students
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level

WORK SCHEDULE

2026-27 School Year [October- June]

Between the hours of 2PM- 6 PM

Monday through Friday

Work schedule to be further discussed with supervisor upon hire.

NYC Equal Employment Opportunity Statement. It is the Agency's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Center for Family Life in Sunset Park does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height and weight, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Consistent with the law, CFLSP also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees; for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices.