Think Big Youth Organization Program Assistant

AmeriCorps; Midway (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Health coverage

Childcare assistance if eligible

Training opportunities

Relocation allowance

Living allowance

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking a Program Assistant for the Think Big Youth Organization in Georgia. This role involves improving and expanding after-school and summer learning programs at low-income housing communities. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, and a passion for education and youth development.

The position offers benefits including health coverage, relocation allowance, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education preferred.
• Minimum age 18; no upper age limit.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in improving program delivery for after-school and summer learning programs.
• Expand programs within existing service areas.
• Develop academic and social-emotional strategies for programs.
• Research opportunities to increase funding for sustainability and expansion.
• Create life-skill enrichment strategies for programs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork skills

Experience or interest in education

Non-profit management experience

Youth development knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Additional education preferred

Job description

About the Program

Think Big Youth Organization brings educational resources to low‑income areas to combat learning loss and increase comprehension and retention. The majority of programming is delivered on‑site at low‑income housing communities to reduce transportation barriers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in improving program delivery for after‑school and summer learning programs.
• Expand programs within existing service areas (Midway, Hinesville, Ashburn, and Folkston, GA).
• Develop academic and social‑emotional strategies for after‑school and summer programs.
• Research opportunities to increase funding for program sustainability and expansion.
• Create life‑skill enrichment strategies for young adult and adult programs.

Benefits

• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend.
• Health coverage (details at AmeriCorps VISTA website).
• Childcare assistance if eligible.
• Training opportunities.
• Relocation allowance.
• Living allowance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education preferred.
• Minimum age 18; no upper age limit.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Experience or interest in education, non‑profit management, youth development, or related fields is desirable.

Program Details

Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
Program: Think Big Youth Organization Program Assistant
Location: Georgia – communities in Midway, Hinesville, Ashburn, Folkston
Work Schedule: Full Time
Program Start/End: 07/13/2026 – 07/12/2027
Accepting Applications: 06/09/2026 – 10/01/2027