We're looking for an Education Programs Associate, BAYAC AmeriCorps

Are you excited to work with youth to develop their writing skills? Are you eager to give back to your community and learn about nonprofits? This opportunity is an 11-month, full-time AmeriCorps service position (40+ hours/week), through the Bay Area Youth Agency Consortium (BAYAC), a program of Bay Area Community Resources (BACR). We’re hiring 15 AmeriCorps members to support various 826 Valencia programs starting mid-August 2025.

AmeriCorps members work closely with 826 Valencia staff, volunteers, and youth to support students with writing and amplify their voices as published authors. The ideal candidates love working with youth, believe that every young person can achieve at the highest level, and will do their best to provide the necessary academic support. We are looking for candidates who are committed to learning and growing, are interested in service, and can persevere through challenges in pursuit of improved outcomes for the students we serve.

Position Snapshot

Serve as a writing tutor to Bay Area youth who live in under-resourced communities

Help amplify student voices through publishing projects

Work as part of a team, including administrative tasks

Full-time (40+ hours/week), Monday to Friday, with some evening or weekend hours. Schedules vary depending on the specific role.

Major Responsibilities

Tutor and mentor students in order to improve their writing skills, confidence, and pride; maintain student safety through positive behavior management

Build relationships with volunteer tutors and provide ongoing guidance and feedback on their tutoring practice; escalate situations to the attention of 826 Valencia staff as needed

Curate and copy edit student writing using 826 Valencia style guides; consistently honor student voice

Track student and volunteer data in Salesforce, including attendance and program hours; track hours in the AmeriCorps system and follow BAYAC protocols

Actively participate in 826 Valencia meetings, performance appraisal systems, and other work events to develop professional skills, gain a well-rounded experience of nonprofit work, and contribute to organization-wide initiatives

Attend BAYAC AmeriCorps Team Days 2-3 times a month, plus all other required professional development BAYAC activities, including Days of Service with regional cohort of youth educators

Complete an optional learning project on an area of interest that meets an organizational need and/or participate in an optional 826 Valencia Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee

Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (bachelor’s degree preferred)

Prior work or volunteer experience with youth from under-resourced communities (preferred)

Able to complete the BAYAC application, a background check and Tuberculosis screening, and provide documentation of status as a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, but cannot host any service member with a record that includes a conviction of a serious or violent felony, sexual offense, or controlled substance offense

Facility with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Zoom (preferred)

Any fluency level in spoken and/or written Spanish, Chinese, or Arabic (preferred)

Familiarity or ties with the communities that 826 Valencia serves

Required Competencies

Strong organizational skills and adaptability; able to handle multiple tasks and contribute to a variety of projects at once

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Able to work with a diverse student population and staff, and communicate authentically and respectfully to resolve conflict across lines of difference

Excellent interpersonal skills and team-oriented attitude

Able to manage work independently, ensuring high quality and timely delivery, and able to adjust work accordingly to incorporate others’ perspectives

Openly and regularly communicate information about progress toward goals with supervisor and team, and contribute to a culture of giving and receiving input

Demonstrate awareness of feelings, thoughts and behaviors, and their impact on others, and seek to understand strengths and limitations

Able to manage stressors during the year of service and communicate needs proactively to supervisor

Benefits through Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)

$2,727 monthly living allowance that does not affect eligibility for work-study, any other federal student aid, or other federal need-based programs such as food stamps, Section 8 housing, or public housing

$10,000 combined education award granted upon completing a year of service (1,700 hours), to be used on college, trade school, or other educational expenses

Forbearance on most existing student loans (AmeriCorps members do not have to make any payments while in service).

Upon successful completion of the service term, the National Service Trust will pay the interest that accrued on any student loans during the service year

Health insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Program

Workers compensation insurance

Subsidized childcare for eligible members

Benefits from 826 Valencia

Additional $519 monthly stipend

Up to $98 monthly commute reimbursement for public transit, parking, and/or shared ride expenses

Support applying for CalFresh, if eligible

Relocation support may be available for moving to California from another state

40% discount on any purchases at 826 Valencia Stores

TO APPLY: Email your resume and cover letter, with the position title in the subject line, and complete this brief online application (https://forms.gle/TFde9gU2fEqzuSEE9). Interviews will begin in mid-April. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until all 15 open positions are filled.

826 Valencia is a BAYAC partner site committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. Folks who are familiar with the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply. 826 Valencia does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability, veteran status, or gender identity or expression.