AmeriCorps Member at Boys & Girls Club of Salisbury (Half-Time)

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To fill out an application, visit www.salisbury.edu/americorps and click on ‘Become a Member’ and then 'Fill out an Application.'

About ShoreCorps/AmeriCorps:

ShoreCorps is a State AmeriCorps program, funded in part by the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism. AmeriCorps is a civil society program supported by the U.S. federal government, foundations, corporations, and other donors engaging adults in public service work with a goal of "helping others and meeting critical needs in the community." Members commit to full-time or part-time positions offered by a network of nonprofit community organizations and public agencies, to fulfill assignments in the fields of education, public safety, health care, and environmental protection. The program is often seen as a domestic Peace Corps. It employs more than 75,000 Americans in intensive service each year.

Position Description:

The Boys & Girls Club of Salisbury is seeking a Half-Time AmeriCorps member to serve as a Youth Development Coordinator for the 2025-2026 service year.

The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. We do this by providing an afterschool program for members ages 6-18 that provides them with opportunities to grow through our various programming.

As a Youth Development Coordinator, you will plan, organize, and implement programs and activities that allow members to feel empowered to making healthy decisions that support our priority outcome areas of academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character, and citizenship.

Member Responsibilities:

• Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development.
• Take all precautionary measures with regards to COVID-19 guidelines to ensure the health and safety of all kids and members.
• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly club staff meetings and strive to work as a team.
• Assist with upkeep of club cleanliness and appearance.
• Understand and articulate the value of Boy & Girls Clubs and serve as an advocate for youth and the field of youth development.

Requirements for applicants include the following:

• Have a strong interest in serving the community
• Be able to relate to diverse populations
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Able to provide copy of either high school diploma, GED, or college transcript
• Have reliable transportation
• Be available to attend the free, AmeriCorps class at SU alternate Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., during the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive Criminal History Check, which includes FBI fingerprinting
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or lawful permanent resident alien
• Applicants DO NOT need to be college students, anyone from the community who fits the above requirements may participate.
• Per Boys & Girls Club, CPR and First Aid Certifications are preferred for this position (training provided for those who do not have them)

Benefits available to the AmeriCorps Member:

• Valuable experience
• A bi-weekly stipend of $562
• An education award of $3,697 for future educational expenses or repayment of federal student loans - members who are age 55 or older may gift their ed. award to a child or grandchild
• Federal student loan forbearance while in service, with exemption from paying interest accrued during that time
• 8 tuition-free credits at Salisbury University for completion of training course
• Access to AmeriCorps Alumni Network

Club hours are 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. so hours will be served within that timeframe.

Member will begin on or after August 15th, 2025 and must complete 900 hours by August 14th, 2026.

This position is offered through a partnership with ShoreCorps, the AmeriCorps program at Salisbury University. It is contingent upon federal funding and approval of the AmeriCorps office.

To fill out an application, visit www.salisbury.edu/americorps and click on ‘Become a Member’ and then ‘Fill out an application.’

AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs, made up of three primary programs that each take a different approach to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. Members commit their time to address critical community needs. Similar to the Military or the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps is another form of service to our country. The mission of AmeriCorps is to make our people safer, stronger and healthier; to strengthen our communities; and to Get Things Done for America. Our program, ShoreCorps, is one of hundreds of AmeriCorps programs nationwide. To learn more about AmeriCorps https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps.

Salisbury University has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and equal employment and educational opportunities for its faculty, staff and students. To that end, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. The University adheres to the EEO/AA policies set forth by federal and Maryland laws. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to: Humberto Aristizabal, Associate Vice President of Institutional Equity, Title IX Coordinator, Room 100 Holloway Hall, 1101 Camden Ave. Salisbury, MD 21801; Tel. 410-543-6426.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $281.25 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $281 - $562