AmeriCorps positions, City Year Greater Philadelphia

Posted by on October 20, 2006

City Year Greater Philadelphia has limited 5 month AmeriCorps positions starting in January 2007. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Visit <a href="http://www.whyiserve.com/">http://www.whyiserve.com/</a> for more information on how you or someone you know can take part in this rewarding service opportunity.

City Year Greater Philadelphia unites young adults ages 17-24 from diverse backgrounds for a challenging year of full-time service and leadership development. Corps members serve on teams, providing direct service to youth of Philadelphia and working to solve pressing social issues in the communities they serve. Members work primarily in the city’s most under-resourced schools where they take on multi-faceted roles providing academic support, leading and innovating education programs, and serving as role models to youth. City Year is also an ‘action tank’ for citizen service that works to promote the concept of voluntary citizen service as a means of building a stronger democracy. The experience provides young adults with a unique opportunity to make a dramatic impact on the lives of children while also serving as an advocate for social change in our community, nation, and world. City Year is a great opportunity for young people who are looking for a challenging and rewarding post-graduate experience?and for the third consecutive year, has been featured in the Princeton Review’s "Best Entry-Level Jobs" as one of 112 companies recommended as great places for new grads to work.

Position responsibilities:

* Provide in-class academic and literacy support
* Lead after-school and out-of school programming
* Lead youth in service learning- based curricula
* Assist in College and career preparation for high school students
* Develop and implement large-scale service events
* Engage community members, elected officials, and corporate partners in service
* Help design innovative service projects and plan special events

Position qualifications:

* Being between the ages of 17 and 24
* Strong commitment to improving communities through service
* Ability to work individually and with a diverse team
* Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects
* Relative team, volunteer, and leadership experience, as well as experience working with youth highly preferred

Early Admissions Deadline: October 31st

For more information on mid year or full year positions, contact Nora Moran at 267-386-7032 or [email protected] or visit <a href="http://www.whyiserve.com/">http://www.whyiserve.com/</a>.