AmeriCorps Volunteer @ Sunset Park High School

Description

JOB TITLE: AmeriCorps Volunteer

JOB TYPE: Part-time; Temporary 

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Sunset Park High School 

REPORTS TO: Program Director 

SUPERVISORY ROLE: No 

COMPENSATION RATE: Bi-weekly living allowance of $750.00

EDUCATIONAL AWARD: $2,817.14; received upon completion of the program 

WEEKLY HOURS: 18-20 hours 

POSITION SUMMARY

CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE, a nationally recognized social service program in Sunset Park Brooklyn, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to serve as AmeriCorps Volunteers to support youth engagement programs and promote student leadership development and career readiness. AmeriCorps Volunteers will work collaboratively with staff and will gain experience in working with youth ages 14-21 and learn about the social work group model. Our ideal candidate has knowledge and a demonstrated interest in working with youth and will utilize a strengths-based approach to enrich the lives of youth, families and community.

 I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to  

• Supervise students in a variety of activities and clubs focused on arts, homework assistance and enrichment, team building and leadership development 
• Co-facilitate afterschool clubs with CFL staff members  
• Partner with SPHS teachers to co-facilitate school day advisory classes twice per week 
• Attend trainings relating to social group work and team meetings  
• Assist in the design and implementation of special events for high school students, families and the community like Road to College Night, Winter Wonderland, Spring/Fall Fest, SYEP Job Fair, etc 
• Support with supervision of annual spring show preparation and performances  
• Plan and coordinate field trips for students 
• Co-facilitate weekly groups and provide individual mentoring sessions for students to discuss their academic progress and/or college research 
• Perform office duties as necessary (light data entry, filing, copying, answering phones) 
• Assist youth with the SYEP process including the application process, enrollment and orientations 
• May require working evenings and weekends 

 II. QUALIFICATIONS  

• Some college experience preferred   
• Experience working with youth on leadership development, service learning, and/or college exploration   
• Must enjoy working with high school students, working in groups, collaborating with others, and being part of a community   
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Chinese, a plus  
• 3 references required (2 must be professional) 

In addition, volunteers need to possess the following characteristics:   

• Detail-oriented, flexible and be a team player  
• Must have a sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and students 
• Must possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families  
• Must have the ability to set limits and to intervene appropriately; always maintains helping role of practitioner 

III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS 

• Must enjoy working with high school students, working in groups, collaborating with others, and being part of a community 
• Build and maintain close, daily interactions with participants, coworkers, and supervisors 
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization 
• Possess a strong belief in young people’s ability to grow and change 
• Has a flexible personality, ready to switch tasks when asked 

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS 

• All AmeriCorps volunteers will be working onsite at Sunset Park High School 
• Actively engage and interact with students each day 
• May be required to be active by walking, bending, standing, squatting or sitting on the floor with students 
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level    

WORK SCHEDULE

2026-27 School Year [October- June]

Between the hours of 10 AM- 6 PM

Monday through Friday

May require working evenings and weekends

Work schedule to be further discussed with supervisor upon hire; hours are flexible

NYC Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the Agency’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Center for Family Life in Sunset Park does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height and weight, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Consistent with the law, CFLSP also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees; for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices.