Team Up - RYC AC Member

AmeriCorps; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 6,700 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Training

Mileage reimbursement

Loan forbearance

Education award upon successful completion of service

Job summary

A community service organization is looking for passionate individuals to serve as AmeriCorps members at the Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center in Durango, Colorado. This part-time role will focus on enhancing youth-specific programming and supporting the Rainbow Youth community. Candidates must be committed to community well-being and should possess a high school diploma or GED. The program offers various benefits including a living allowance, training, and an education award upon successful completion of service.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Passionate and accountable individuals needed.
• Commitment to working with the Rainbow Youth community.

Responsibilities

• Support Rainbow Youth Center attendees through expansion of youth-specific programming.
• Help expand youth-specific programming and activities.
• Collaborate with partners to promote youth health, education, and community engagement.

Skills

Public Health

Conflict Resolution

Youth Development

Team Work

Trauma informed approaches

Leadership

Counseling

Social Services

Communications

Communications

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Team Up AmeriCorps places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Southwest Colorado. Through collaborative service, Team Up AmeriCorps members develop their own professional skills and passions, expand effectiveness of southwest Colorado organizations, and ultimately support people to thrive. Each Team Up AmeriCorps member serves directly at a non-profit, school, or government agency called their Host Site. Members serving at different Host Sites are all part of the Team Up AmeriCorps member cohort; the cohort meets periodically to connect, learn, and build community together. Members are placed at Host Sites based on their specific skills and interests, as well as their desired location of service. We have both Full- and Part-time positions in a variety of focus areas. All positions require a motivated individual that is committed to improving the well-being of community members in beautiful southwest Colorado. Position focus areas include, but are not limited to: youth development, restorative justice, immigrant resource navigation, economic mobility, housing security, social emotional learning, and early childhood education. To view the full position description and see other available positions, visit https://teamup-swco.org/open-positions/.

Team Up values the diversity of our community. In principle and in practice the diverse nature of our board, staff, and volunteers is recognized as one of our best assets. We respect each individual’s unique gifts and prohibit unfair or discriminatory practices against anyone because of age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and any other protected category.

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Member Duties

The Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center is seeking 1-3 passionate, proactive, accountable individuals to serve as 4CRYC AmeriCorps members. 4CRYC AC members must be committed to working with the Rainbow Youth community. Their service will focus on supporting Rainbow Youth Center attendees through expansion of youth-specific programming.

Program Benefits

• Living Allowance
• Training
• Mileage reimbursement
• Loan forbearance
• Education award upon successful completion of service

Terms

Car recommended; permits attendance at school during off hours; permits working at another job during off hours.

Service Areas

• Community Outreach
• Education
• Health
• Children/Youth

Skills

• Public Health
• General Skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Youth Development
• Team Work
• Trauma informed approaches
• Leadership
• Counseling
• Social Services
• Communications

Summary

Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National

Program: Team Up - RYC AC Member

Program Start/End Date: 01/14/2026 - 08/31/2026

Work Schedule: Part Time

Education level: High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations: COLORADO

Languages: English

Accepting Applications: From 01/06/2026 To 08/31/2026

Contact: Anne Poirot
1315 Main Ave
Durango CO 81301
9702479444
[e-mail]
https://www.teamupsw.org/service

Listing ID 128252

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Government Administration