Lead Engagement Officer

AmeriCorps; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Training

Education award upon successful term

Stipend

Job summary

AmeriCorps Experience Matters program in the Phoenix area is seeking an on-site Lead Engagement Officer to help K-8 students in Title I schools improve reading and enjoy learning. You will supervise Academic Mentors and lead Career Days at afterschool sites, guiding activities that reinforce literacy and student engagement.

Responsibilities include coordinating mentors, connecting with career professionals, and delivering engaging, evidence-based activities that support reading growth and

Qualifications

• Lead Engagement Officer role requires a college graduate and strong engagement skills.
• Experience with youth programs or mentoring is preferred.
• Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Engage with students as an Academic Mentor
• Coordinate and design Career Days at afterschool centers
• Network, communicate, and connect with various career specialists
• Create and facilitate academic engagement and learning activities

Skills

Team Work

Conflict Resolution

Writing/Editing

Leadership

Business/Entrepreneur

Computers/Technology

Counseling

Education

Communications

Networking

Research

Teaching/Tutoring

Education

College degree

Job description

The Experience Matters AmeriCorps Program seeks to decrease reading difficulties and increase the joy of reading to K-8 students attending Title I schools in an Out-of-School Time (OST) program setting. The program was founded on evidence-based research, and encompasses the desire to provide caring and trained support to students suffering from the negative impacts of pandemic learning loss. The Experience Matters program supports new and existing tutoring programs across Metropolitan Phoenix and Maricopa County, by providing Academic Mentors that will deliver an evidence-based reading program based upon The Science of Reading. The Science of Reading includes 5 Pillars of Reading Instruction: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. This program has been developed to build students' literacy outside the classroom, and highlights evidence-based curriculum used across the country. Our team is comprised of a Lead Academic Advisor (research-based), a Lead Engagement Officer (engagement and activity building), and Academic Mentors--who provide all on-site programming to students.

Member Duties

At their core, the Lead Engagement Officer will be trained to deliver an evidence-based program aimed to decrease reading difficulties and increase the joy of reading to K-8 students attending Title I schools in an Out-of-School Time program setting. The Lead Engagement Officer will also oversee activity and event creation for facilitation of "Career Days" (speaker events) at all or most afterschool sites staffed with Academic Mentors, with the outcome of improved disposition regarding student outlook and moods on academics and learning. They will engage with Academic Mentors to schedule, coach, assist, and lead them through the event, to make sure all activities are appropriate for their students.

• Engage with students as an Academic Mentor
• Coordinate and design Career Days at afterschool centers
• Network, communicate, and connect with various career specialists
• Create and facilitate academic engagement and learning activities

Program Benefits

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

Terms

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

Service Areas

None

Skills

• Team Work
• Conflict Resolution
• Writing/Editing
• Leadership
• Business/Entrepreneur
• Computers/Technology
• Counseling
• Education
• Communications
• Networking
• Research
• Teaching/Tutoring

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Lead Engagement Officer

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2026 - 06/30/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 90

Program Locations

ARIZONA Phoenix/Mesa

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/07/2026 To 11/30/2026

Contact

Winslow McIntyre
400 E Van Buren St
Phoenix AZ 85004
602-496-0186
[e-mail]
lodestar.asu.edu