AmeriCorps Student Success Coordinator

AmeriCorps Student Success Program and Weber/Davis Boys and Girls Club - Part-time - Afternoon Position - Multiple Locations

*May also fulfill internship requirements.

AmeriCorps is a National Service program that enables people to contribute to the betterment of their community while gaining excellent experience, receiving a regular living allowance, and earning an education award to help pay for college tuition. 

AmeriCorps Student Success Coordinators and Community School Coordinators (also called “AmeriCorps Members”) provide one-on-one support for a caseload of at-risk students at their assigned school. The overall goal is to help students feel more excited about school and learning, gain confidence, and improve school performance. AmeriCorps members can often receive internship credit for their service through their college or university as they pursue degrees in education, social work, family studies, and other related fields. 

Member Responsibilities: 

At Weber/Davis Boys & Girls Clubs, AmeriCorps Members coordinate volunteers and provide one-on-one support to increase the literacy and other academic skills of students needing extra support. Responsibilities and duties may include any or all of the following: 

• Promoting student attendance and implementing improvement strategies
• Providing or arranging for one-on-one tutoring and other academic supports
• Promoting and providing social-emotional learning support
• Connecting students and families with community resources to help meet basic needs
• Enhancing school-family connections and assisting with home visits as needed 
• Helping students set and achieve weekly goals so they can take ownership of their academic and behavioral progress 
• Recruiting and training volunteers to assist with one-on-one tutoring focusing on literacy skill building.

Member Requirements: 

• Complete a minimum of 450 hours (approx 3-hour days) during their 10-month service term.
• Track work with a caseload of 15-20 students
• Attend and participate in initial and monthly mandatory in-service training meetings
• Meet all other requirements of the contractual agreement (explained in detail before service begins) 

Member Benefits: 

• Monthly Living Allowance: $600
• Education Award: $1956.35
• Student Loan Deferment

Minium Qualifications: 

• 18+ years of age
• U.S. Citizenship or Legal Residency
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Background Check Clearance

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working with youth
• Proficiency with Google Suite
• Organization and leadership skills