AmeriCorps Community Support & Engagement Member

If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin!

Compensation

• Living Allowance of $3,300.00; paid out biweekly ($188.57)
• Education Award of $1,565.08; earned at the end of term

This is a LIMITED TERM AmeriCorps Position consisting of 12 hours a week with a total service commitment of 300 hours.

Benefits

• FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center
• Regular opportunities for training and continuing education
• Flexible work schedule to support work/life balance
• Opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day

About the Role

Shalom Austin is the hub of Jewish life in Central Texas, providing programs, services, and resources that connect, empower, and support the community. Jewish Family Service (JFS) is the social service branch of Shalom Austin, offering dignified and compassionate support to individuals and families across the Austin area.

This is a part-time position requiring a total service commitment of 300 hours (approximately 12 hours per week). The position begins on September 14th and runs through May 14th, 2027.

The Community Support & Engagement Assistants will support programs that promote understanding, inclusion, and meaningful connections among diverse groups in the Austin community. The AmeriCorps Member will help coordinate educational experiences that increase understanding of Jewish history, culture, traditions, and community life through educational and cultural programming. A key focus is supporting opportunities for Jewish teens and community members to share their lived experiences with Jewish and non-Jewish peers, helping to build understanding, reduce misconceptions, and strengthen community relationships. Additionally, the AmeriCorps Members will support Shalom Austin’s disability and inclusion initiatives, including the RAISE employment program, by assisting with employment and social skills support for RAISE employees.

Responsibilities

Educational & Disability/Inclusion Program Support

• Assist with planning and facilitating cultural and educational programs, workshops, and presentations
• Support interactive learning experiences that increase understanding of Jewish traditions, history, and contemporary Jewish life
• Help prepare educational materials, presentations, and participant resources
• Maintain attendance records and program data that support educational programming and participant engagement
• Assist with scheduling, logistics, and event coordination
• Help gather participant feedback and track program outcomes
• Support the RAISE employment program for adults with disabilities through volunteer engagement, program coordination, and job coaching
• Help coordinate training materials and ongoing support for job coaches

Teen & Community Engagement

• Support programs that engage Jewish teens as educators, storytellers, and community ambassadors
• Assist with coordinating school visits, community presentations, and dialogue-based programs
• Help create welcoming opportunities for participants from diverse backgrounds to learn from one another

Outreach & Relationship Building

• Assist with outreach to schools, community organizations, and partner agencies
• Support communication with participants, educators, and community partners
• Help recruit participants and promote educational opportunities

Resource Development

• Create and organize educational materials, discussion guides, and cultural learning resources
• Support the development of content related to Jewish identity, inclusion, disability awareness, and community engagement
• Help maintain resource libraries and digital program materials

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field are preferred; individuals retired from a related field are also encouraged to apply
• Interest in education, community engagement, social services, nonprofit work, disability inclusion, or intercultural relations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with teens and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Familiarity with Jewish cultural traditions and community engagement is helpful
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Experience with event planning, education, disability services, or community programs is helpful but not required

Competencies

• Comfort and experience with interviewing, case management, coaching clients in-person and online
• Working knowledge of Greater Austin social service resources and referrals
• Adheres to legal and ethical standards of care, including scope of practice, client privacy and record-keeping, HIPAA, and cultural competency

Work Environment

• Perform in-office in accordance with agency policies
• Regular business hours
• Attend occasional organizational events and programs occurring during evenings and weekends, as requested

Physical Demands

• Must be able to meet routine office physical demands including climbing stairs, carrying up to 20-pound objects, and possessing the dexterity and vision to operate office computers and equipment