What are the responsibilities and job description for the Allegheny County - Summer - KEYS Service Corps position at AmeriCorps?
Are you Ready for a summer gig that's not only fulfilling but also makes a real impact? Join KEYS Service Corps as an AmeriCorps member and spend your summer at vibrant day camps throughout Allegheny County. You'll dive into arts and crafts, play sports, accompany on exciting field trips, and contribute to various camp activities. Or, get involved in our youth employment initiative, working alongside teenagers gaining job skills while enhancing their communities. Position Details: Dates: May 20, 2025 - August 15, 2025 Commitment: 450 hours (around 40 hours per week) Stipend: $6,000 ($1,000 every two weeks before taxes) Education Award: $1,956.35 (redeemable for education costs or student loans after successful program completion) For more information and to apply, visit keysservicecorps.org . If you're ready to make a difference and have a fantastic summer, we want you on our team!
Member Duties : Depending on where you are placed, you may be the only member or you may be placed on a team. You might work in a community center or you might be in a park. You might have lots of resources or you might have to use a lot of creativity and improvise activities out of what is available. If you are working with younger kids, typical activities include swimming, reading, field trips, and physical activities such as ball, jump rope, and nature walks. If you are working with older kids, you will likely be working alongside them acting as a mix of mentor and job coach as you lead them in community service projects, neighborhood revitalization efforts, urban farming, etc. We will train members at the beginning of summer and then meet again once a week to see how things are going, continue with trainings, collect paperwork, etc.
Program Benefits : Member Assistance Program , Training , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth .
Education , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Team Work , Community Organization , Education , Youth Development , Teaching/Tutoring , Social Services .
Team Work , Community Organization , Education , Youth Development , Teaching/Tutoring , Social Services .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Allegheny County - Summer - KEYS Service Corps
Program Start/End Date
05/20/2025 - 08/15/2025
Work Schedule
Summer
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 19 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
PENNSYLVANIA Pittsburgh
Accepting Applications
From 02/11/2025 To 05/01/2025
Contact
Kimberly Ferry
1 Smithfield St
Pittsburgh PA 15222
4123502739
kimberly.ferry@alleghenycounty.us
www.keysservicecorps.org
Listing ID
746
Salary : $1,000
