HANDY AmeriCorps Member

HANDY, Inc.; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living stipend biweekly

Education award upon completion

Professional training and leadership

Job summary

HANDY, Inc. in Florida is seeking AmeriCorps members for the YouthBuild program in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area. Roles are half-time and quarter-time, with a focus on tutoring, mentoring, and community outreach to support youth ages 16–24.

Members gain hands-on construction experience, career training, and leadership development while earning an education award and a biweekly living stipend. Deadline: 12/16/2025.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ages 18–27.
• English proficiency required.
• Car recommended.
• Permits working or attending school during off-hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring, academic coaching, mentoring, and job readiness workshops.
• Gain hands-on experience repairing and renovating affordable homes.
• Half-time members may lead outreach, volunteer coordination, or partner engagement.
• Quarter-time members focus on direct service and skill-building.
• Participate in structured training, life-skills development, and leadership activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Location: Miami / Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Position Type: Half-Time & Quarter-Time
Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National – YouthBuild Project
Program Duration: 10/27/2025 – 07/31/2026

About the Program:
The HANDY AmeriCorps Program engages opportunity youth ages 16–24 in Broward County to achieve economic stability and self-sufficiency through education, workforce training, and national service. Members gain leadership, academic, and career skills while directly contributing to their communities.

Through YouthBuild Workforce Development and Housing Rehabilitation pathways, members participate in hands‑on construction, tutoring, life-skills development, and community service projects. Participants earn industry-recognized credentials (OSHA, NCCER, Florida Ready to Work), complete GED coursework if needed, and gain leadership experience.

Member Duties:

• Provide tutoring, academic coaching, mentoring, and job readiness workshops
• Gain hands‑on experience repairing and renovating affordable homes
• Half-time members may lead outreach, volunteer coordination, or partner engagement
• Quarter-time members focus on direct service and skill-building
• Participate in structured training, life-skills development, and leadership activities

Program Benefits:

• Living stipend paid biweekly
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Professional training and leadership development
• Wraparound support including transportation assistance, food access, housing referrals, and job placement resources
• Uniforms provided

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ages 18–27
• English proficiency
• Car recommended
• Permits working or attending school during off‑hours

Service Areas: Community Outreach, Community and Economic Development

Application Deadline: 12/16/2025