UAG Mentor (Minimal Time) 300hrs

AmeriCorps; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Living Allowance

Education award

Job summary

AmeriCorps State / National program in Bridgeton, NJ seeks mentors to support youth through STEAM and core academics, partnering with United Advocacy Group. The role covers 300 hours during the Summer term, with training and a living allowance provided.

You will assist students with college applications, FAFSA, and financial planning, collaborate with teachers, counselors, and families to raise educational attainment in the Greater Bridgeton Area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Commitment to mentoring youth and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service to local youth through tutoring and mentoring.
• Assist with tutoring services in SAT/ACT and Accuplacer preparation.
• Assist students with the college application process including FAFSA and deadlines.
• Help students and families create financial plans for education funding.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Program

UAG Mentor (Minimal Time) 300hrs

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 initiatives of the United Advocacy Group, as well as partner schools, to provide direct service to the children and families seeking assistance with educational attainment. This AmeriCorps position does not duplicate or displace staff of agency or service site.

Service Responsibilities

• 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.
• Adjustments may be made due to the pandemic.

Member Duties

• Provide direct service to local youth through tutoring and mentoring.
• Assist with tutoring services in SAT/ACT and Accuplacer preparation.
• 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.
• Assist students and parents in creating financial plans which includes the FAFSA process and evaluating education funding options.
• Participate in case management meeting to discuss the children and families served to develop ideas about how to address concerns.

Program Benefits

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

Terms

Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas

Education

Skills

None

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Work Schedule

Summer

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 05/08/2026 To 07/31/2027

Contact

Jamayra Castro
40 E Commerce St
Bridgeton NJ 08302
8562854815
[e-mail]