As a Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps member, you will have the incredible opportunity to support students’ academic and social-emotional development in local elementary and middle schools, while growing professional and leadership skills.
HOW IT WORKS
The Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps program is an engaging 10-month commitment in which AmeriCorps members impact Atlanta’s most vulnerable youth.
Members serve on a diverse, task-oriented team to provide math and literacy tutoring, social-emotional learning (SEL) coaching, curriculum enrichment, and community engagement to over 1,000 K-8th grade students attending mostly Title I schools across metro Atlanta.
Members may also support Hands On Atlanta's Discovery Program, our long-standing enrichment program that occurs two Saturdays a month from October through April. Additionally, they assist with volunteer coordination during Hands On Atlanta’s signature events and annual days of service.
MEET OUR MEMBERS
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Full-time AmeriCorps members serve a minimum of 1,700 hours through service at schools and community organizations.
Members participate in leadership development training, self-guided Community Legacy Projects, and manage volunteers at enrichment programs and days of service.
Engage with Students and School Leadership
Tutor and mentor/coach students; Develop and implement creative, engaging, and culturally relevant activities for students; Foster meaningful relationships with students and the school community.
Manage Volunteers
Assist in the recruitment, retention, and recognition of community volunteers who serve with our partners and programs, including our Discovery/Disco program and annual days of service.
Develop as a Leader
Participate in dynamic diversity and inclusion, educational leadership, volunteer management, and community building trainings, and learn the latest topics and trends in the education and nonprofit sectors.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps members will receive hands on experience in local schools and nonprofit organizations, exposure to dynamic community leaders, robust leadership development training, support and coaching from the Hands On Atlanta staff, and participation in a diverse and collaborative AmeriCorps cohort.
Members will receive:
A monthly living allowance of $1,900
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Childcare subsidy, if eligible
Loan deferment for some federal student loans
Segal Education Award of $7,390 upon successful completion of service requirements
APPLICATION PROCESS
We are committed to building a dedicated AmeriCorps cohort that reflects the diverse Atlanta community. We are looking for enthusiastic, committed individuals who share our passion for service. Serving as an AmeriCorps member is a very fulfilling yet challenging role. Ideal candidates have demonstrated experience in schools and/or nonprofit organizations and have volunteered their time to better the community in which they live. They have the heart and the grit to address some of the biggest social inequities facing our city.
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Eligibility
Ideal candidates will be aspiring educators, counselors, social workers, or nonprofit or youth development professionals who are passionate about serving the needs of economically-disadvantaged children. Serving as an AmeriCorps member is a meaningful opportunity for those pursuing medicine, law, and other professional tracks who want on the ground, community experience and are dedicated to civic engagement.
In order to be eligible to serve as a Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps member, you must meet these eligibility requirements at the start of service.
Able to commit to completing 1,700 hours of full-time service over 10 months
Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
A bachelor’s degree is preferred or currently pursuing your bachelor’s
Have served no more than four terms in an AmeriCorps state or national program
Complete and clear state, federal, and NSOPW background checks
Requirements
We are looking for candidates who are driven, resourceful, and passionate about addressing educational inequities. The ideal candidate is interested in getting their hands dirty in all aspects of the AmeriCorps program, from being a role model to students to being an engaged participant in the AmeriCorps cohort. You might describe yourself as ambitious, resilient, and a positive force with an unyielding passion to do something good. Ideal candidates will have:
Volunteer/community service experience (ideally in schools and/or nonprofits, and with children)
Demonstrated leadership ability
Adaptability and perseverance in the face of obstacles
Strong interpersonal skills
High level of professionalism
Ability to maintain positive and respectful rapport with students, parents, and community members
Ability to seek out and work effectively with others who have diverse perspectives, talents, and backgrounds; contribute to a team climate in which differences are valued and supported
Effective communication skills, including comfort with public speaking
Stellar organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve goals in a face-paced environment
Ability to create thoughtful and thorough documentation of interactions with children, parents, and volunteers
Eagerness to learn, contribute, and grow
Reliable transportation and ability to navigate in and around greater Atlanta
Interview Process
1. Phone Screen
Selected candidates will be invited to participate in 15-20 minute phone screen to deeper assess qualifications and interest in serving as an AmeriCorps member.
2. Virtual Networking Rounds
Successful candidates will be invited to join a virtual networking round with several Hands On Atlanta staff and key stakeholders.
3. AmeriCorps Application & Final Interview
AmeriCorps requires a separate online application that can be found at https://my.americorps.gov. Any candidate that has not yet submitted this application will be instructed to do so at this stage.
4. Site Placement Matching Interview
To ensure a strong match, Hands On Atlanta will schedule final candidates to interview with a prospective site representative. Placements will be assigned after the match interview(s).
5. Invitation to Join
Successful applicants will be invited to join Hands On Atlanta’s 2024-2025 AmeriCorps member cohort.
All AmeriCorps positions are service opportunities. You are required to serve 10 months of service on a modest living allowance for the duration of the program.
2024/25 AMERICORPS POSITIONS
Teaching Assistant
Members will provide ELA and/or math tutoring to small groups of students and provide progress monitoring data for a caseload of 5-7 students. When not tutoring, members will support other school activities through supervision and support of students, co-planning with teachers, leading learning activities, and communicating with school staff. Members may also support the Discovery/Disco program on select Saturday mornings.
Social/Emotional Coach
Members will be placed at a metro Atlanta elementary or middle school to coach and mentor a caseload of 10-15 students during the school year and will facilitate activities centered upon social-emotional learning, community engagement, and academic growth. The goal is to help students develop essential social-emotional skills including self-awareness, conflict resolution, communication, resource utilization, etc.. Members will meet with students regularly, maintain data tracking, and collaborate with school counselors, school social workers, administrators, and teachers. Members may also support the Discovery/Disco program on select Saturday mornings.
If you have any questions regarding the Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps program or the application process, contact Kalin Morphet, AmeriCorps Operations Coordinator, at kmorphet@handsonatlanta.org.
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