Financial Readiness and Freedom for Everyone UWSCL

AmeriCorps; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Stipend

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps program in South Carolina is recruiting members for a one-year term to provide financial literacy tutoring to students in grades 6-12 and adults across Clarendon, Lee and Sumter Counties.

Members commit to 10–35 hours per week, perform mentoring activities, attend trainings, and report on progress while serving as role models and helping recipients complete the required modules. Benefits include an education award, stipend, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years or older.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Commit to 10–35 hours per week.
• Criminal background check including FBI fingerprinting for 18+.

Responsibilities

• Plan structured and meaningful mentoring activities.
• Implement one-on-one and small group mentoring.
• Attend regular training and professional development.
• Collaborate with staff to monitor program progress.
• Serve as a positive role model to recipients.
• Report on recipients served.
• Create and manage a schedule to ensure education of at least three modules.
• Participate in two community service projects.

Skills

Communications

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Conflict Resolution

Education

Leadership

Public Speaking

General Skills

Team Work

Soft Skills

Education

Less than High school

Job description

Our financial readiness and education for everyone program aims to provide financial literacy tutoring to students in sixth through twelfth grade and adults through service sites in Clarendon, Lee, and Sumter Counties. Individuals commit to a one-year term of service by becoming a member of the AmeriCorps Program engaging in small group and one-on-one mentoring. The program aims to educate our youth and adults about budgeting, banking, loans, tax preparation and many other financial education topics. We are recruiting individuals who are committed to serving their community by becoming a member of the AmeriCorps Program. Members provide small group and one-on-one financial literacy education to students and/or adults in Clarendon, Lee and Sumter Counties. AmeriCorps members are dynamic, engaging individuals who commit to intensive service in their community by helping others succeed.

In the F.R.E.E AmeriCorps Program, members are 17 years and currently attending high school, 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED and/or some college, or a retiree and are able to serve 10 to 35 hours per week for one year. Member activities include:

• Plan structured and meaningful mentoring activities.
• Implement one-on-one and small group mentoring.
• Attend regular training and professional development.
• Collaborate with staff to monitor program progress.
• Serve as a positive role model to recipients.
• Report on recipients served.
• Create and manage a schedule to ensure all recipients receive appropriate education of at least three modules.
• Participate in two community service projects.

*Specific duties vary across program sites

Member requirements: Must be 17 years or older. Must have reliable transportation. Must commit to 10 to 35 hours per week. If 18 or older, must pass a criminal background check including FBI finger printing.

Member Duties :

• Plan structured and meaningful mentoring activities.
• Implement one-on-one and small group mentoring.
• Attend regular training and professional development.
• Collaborate with staff to monitor program progress.
• Serve as a positive role model to recipients.
• Report on recipients served.
• Create and manage a schedule to ensure all recipients receive appropriate education of at least three modules.
• Participate in two community service projects.

Program Benefits :

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Stipend
• Training

Terms

Car recommended.

Service Areas

Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Education.

Skills

Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Education , Leadership , Public Speaking , General Skills , Team Work , Soft Skills.

Summary

• Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National
• Program: Financial Readiness and Freedom for Everyone UWSCL
• Program Start/End Date: 08/01/2026 - 07/31/2027
• Work Schedule: Part Time
• Education level: Less than High school
• Age Requirement: Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99
• Program Locations: SOUTH CAROLINA
• Languages: English
• Accepting Applications: From 08/09/2026 To 05/30/2027

Contact: Ainiah Floyd

215 N Washington St

Sumter SC 29150

803-774-7930

[e-mail]

www.uwaysumter.org/americorps

Listing ID 120164