UAG AmeriCorps Mentor (Full- Time) 1700hrs

AmeriCorps; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Childcare assistance

Education award

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking a dedicated Mentor for the UAG AmeriCorps program in Bridgeton, NJ. The role focuses on mentoring and tutoring youth and supporting families with college planning and educational attainment goals.

As an AmeriCorps mentor, you will work with Rowan University on-campus sites, coordinate action plans, and help students stay on track toward graduation through structured tutoring and service-learning activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mentoring and tutoring experience preferred.
• Ability to organize lessons and track progress.
• Strong communication with students, families, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service and mentoring to students at the Rowan University on-campus site.
• Develop life skills with students to promote independence in adulthood.
• Assist students with class assignments and test preparation.
• Facilitate learning activities with individuals or small groups during Saturday Sessions.
• Case manage students by developing individualized action plans.
• Mentor students to help them stay focused and complete college assignments.
• Engage students in service learning projects, particularly on national service days.
• Organize and lead community service opportunities in the surrounding area.

Skills

Youth Development

Teaching/Tutoring

Team Work

Public Speaking

Counseling

Education

Community Organization

Fine Arts/Crafts

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Program

UAG AmeriCorps Mentor (Full- Time) 1700hrs

United Advocacy Group and the Greater Bridgeton Area AmeriCorps Mentoring and STEAM Program seeks highly motivated individuals to serve children and families of the Greater Bridgeton Area. The program will seek to assist students who live in the part of New Jersey with the lowest education attainment rates in the state. AmeriCorps Members will be integral in mentoring and tutoring children, assisting families with college planning and financial decisions, and facilitating family and student action plans to help achieve educational attainment. Members will work alongside the AmeriCorps Program Director as well as community leaders to achieve the goals of the program. Members serve in various initiative of the United Advocacy Group, as well as partner schools, to provide direct service to the children and families seeking assistance with educational attainment. Service Responsibilities Will Include Parts of the Following Assist the Teachers with the instruction of the STEAM and Project-Based Learning classes. To include: attendance at classes (teacher will always be present), helping students with their projects, learning the material to enable effective tutoring. Assist with tutoring services in core academic subjects (tutoring will occur four days per week). Assist students with the development of written student action plans focused on educational attainment. Keep regular contact with Guidance Counselors and Parents/Guardians to monitor action plan progress of the students. Assist students with the college application process which includes helping the students with applications, essays, FAFSA, and keeping track of deadlines. Assist disconnected youth with finding appropriate pathways to complete secondary and post-secondary degrees. Participate in case management meeting to discuss the children and families served to develop ideas about how to address concerns.

Member Duties

• Provide direct service to adult college-aged students at your assigned on-campus service site (Rowan University)
• Work with students to develop life skills needed for independence in adulthood
• Assist students with class assignments and test preparation
• Facilitate learning activities with individuals or small groups of students at campus Saturday Sessions
• Case manage students by developing individualized action plans with students
• Mentor these students, helping them stay focused and on track in completing their college assignments to successfully graduate college
• Engage students and participate in service learning projects, particularly on national service days
• Organize and lead service opportunities in the community

THIS IS FOR OUR FULL TIME 1700 HOUR/YEAR POSITION.

Program Benefits

• Living Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Training

Terms

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Uniforms provided and required

Service Areas

• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Education

Skills

• Youth Development
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Team Work
• Public Speaking
• Counseling
• Education
• Community Organization
• Fine Arts/Crafts

Summary

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

UAG AmeriCorps Mentor (Full- Time) 1700hrs

Program Start/End Date

07/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

NEW JERSEY Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 07/02/2026 To 08/29/2027

Contact

Jamayra Castro
40 E Commerce St
Bridgeton NJ 08302
8562435810