AmeriCorps Community Projects Coordinator
Company: YouthBuild Philly
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: Job Title: AmeriCorps Community Projects
CoordinatorFull TimeReports To: Director of Student Life
Supervisory Responsibilities: No YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter
SchoolLocation: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Organization
OverviewEvery year, thousands of young people in Philadelphia
dropout of school. This decades-long dropout crisis impacts
individual lives by sustaining the cycle of underemployment and
poverty, and threatens Philadelphia's ability to thrive.YouthBuild
Philadelphia Charter School was founded in 1992 to give high school
dropouts a second chance and the opportunity to build a brighter
future for themselves and their community. Our innovative program
offers young at-risk adults a high school diploma, valuable job
skills, and the opportunity to learn and grow in a
community-oriented, supportive environment. We prepare our students
for further educational attainment and meaningful careers as they
become leaders and contributing members in a stronger
Philadelphia.MissionYouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School's
mission is to empower young adults (18-20 year-olds) to develop
skills and connect to opportunities by fostering an environment of
love, support, and respect for their whole person. Students
graduate high school and successfully transition to college and
career as critically conscious leaders, committed to positive
change for themselves and their communities.ValuesYBPCS' values are
deeply held and come from a love of humanity and a perspective that
views each student as a community asset. The program's three core
values - respect, excellence and perseverance - are reinforced
through all aspects of the program.Impact StatementYoung people in
Philadelphia who are disconnected will build skills and access
resources and opportunities to achieve economic stability and
personal development, and become critically conscious leaders
within their communities.Job Summary:Full-time AmeriCorps Community
Project Coordinators at YouthBuild Philadelphia will have the
opportunity to contribute to YB Philly through fostering civic
responsibility among our students, strengthening our community, and
increasing student engagement. This position will work on community
projects, student events, service learning, and academic
enrichment.Requirements: Responsibilities:Support the Restorative
Practices, Climate/Culture of school programmingPlan monthly
student engagement activities & events, such as extra-curricular
activities, cookouts, dances, trips, and promCommunicate value of
service through fostering leadership in school experiences and
opportunitiesFacilitate a service-learning workshop focused on
social justice issues that affect residents of Philadelphia, and
expose students to community organizations working on these
issuesFacilitate & participate in full-school community
eventsCoordinate the community impact efforts for the entire
student body through service-learningCoordinate after-school and
Saturday service opportunities for students by partnering with
outside organizations and designing original projectsPlan
school-wide MLK Day of Service projectSupport the school's Saturday
School academic-enhancement programServe as a mentorTutor students
through in-classroom support and after school on a rotating
basisSupport student graduation through communicating value in
graduation requirementsSupport students in career development
planning and placementsAttend all required trainings and staff
meetings throughout service year Qualifications:Preferred
Education: Hold a Bachelor's Degree (not required)Ability to serve
full 12-month term of service from start dateBe a U.S. citizen,
U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the U.S.Have a
strong desire to provide needed educational, technological, or
community services to an underserved communityHave initiative,
flexibility, and motivationHave a good understanding of the myriad
of challenges facing inner-city studentsCommon Competencies:Mission
driven to work with YB's student bodyIntermediate to advanced
Microsoft Office skillsIntermediate to advanced Google Suite
skillsCommitment to social justiceDemonstrated values that align to
Restorative PracticesClearance Requirements:FBI - Criminal History
Report Fieldprint FBI background check (for Americorps)Truescreen
background check (for Americorps)PATCH - Pennsylvania Police
Department - Criminal Background Check (and/or applicable based on
State of residency) PA Child Abuse History Clearance TB Test
Results Act 24 - Arrest Conviction Form NSOPW - National Sex
Offender Clearance Benefits:A living allowance of $28,000 for the
one-year term. The living allowance is taxable, and taxes will be
deducted directly from the living allowance and will be distributed
biweekly, first by check then by direct deposit. All members are
required to have health insurance. Should the member not have
health insurance, YouthBuild Philadelphia will provide
reimbursement of monthly premiums for individual health insurance.
Transportation support Childcare coverage (if applicable) Loan
forbearance with interest-accrual paymentAn education award of
about $6,095 upon completion of the full term of service How to
Apply:https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/CPCThis job
description in no way states or implies that these are the only
duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required
to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties
requested by his or her supervisor. All qualified candidates will
receive consideration for employment without regard to their race,
religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status,
medical condition, veteran status or any other basis as protected
by federal, state, or local law.PI202054191
Keywords: YouthBuild Philly, Philadelphia , AmeriCorps Community Projects Coordinator, Other , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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