Youth Engagement Coordinator AmeriCorps Member at Essex CHIPS

Vermont Youth Development Corps members promote hope, justice, & wellbeing for all VT youth. Their service supports innovative initiatives at nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools that foster positive youth development and build resilience in youth, helping them avoid opioid use and other unhealthy behaviors.

Essex CHIPS is a dynamic non-profit serving youth and families with innovative programs, civic engagement opportunities, and initiatives geared toward improving community health and wellbeing. The Youth Engagement Coordinator AmeriCorps members support Essex CHIPS’ essential youth programs, including the Essex Teen Center and Tween Center after school programs. Within these programs, the members plan and lead activities that engage youth in creative ways including being physically active, creating healthy snacks, and volunteering in their community.

The members also build relationships with Essex High School students, community partners, and families to promote awareness of CHIPS as a community resource. The members may participate as leaders for the Adventure Orientation Program, and as mentors and/or support an expansion of the mentoring program. The members assist in coordinating CHIPS events, conduct program outreach, and may serve as contact for groups who use the Teen Center for events.

Reliable transportation, private auto insurance, and clean driving record required. Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references. Minimum age: 21.

Benefits:

1. $2,960 Education Award eligibility

2. Loan forbearance and interest accrual payment on qualified student loans

3. Extensive professional development

4. Living stipend

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $7,306.00 /year

Experience:

• Community Outreach: 1 year (Preferred)
• camp counselor: 1 year (Preferred)
• youth work: 1 year (Preferred)

License:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Autonomous/Independent enjoys working with little direction

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply