AmeriCorps Member Parent Specialist (WFD)

About the role

The AmeriCorps Parent Specialist is a compassionate, self-motivated individual who is passionate about helping others reach their full potential. Edu-Futuro’s AmeriCorps Parent Specialist oversees program projects, initiatives, curricula, research, and activities aimed at supporting parents and Community Outreach.

Responsibilities

• Identify employment opportunities that align with the interests and capabilities of program participants
• Deliver workshops relating to the Financial Empowerment Network to families
• Assist Parent Support Specialists in planning and preparing for adult/parent programs, as well as the associated logistics
• Collaborate with the Workforce Development Specialist (WDS) to identify and recruit parent volunteers and provide guidance, coaching, and, when applicable, mentoring to other parents based on their social and employment needs
• Maintain and report accurate participant and volunteer data (attendance, progress, completion) and track the program’s expenses for meals and supplies
• Collect data from individuals to be served in adult programs
• Deliver 5-week workshops in resume building and cover letter writing
• Deliver the Tech for Parents 5-week training class
• Facilitate or co-facilitate parent programs

Requirements

• Program facilitation
• Teamwork
• Parent engagement
• Adaptability
• Clerical duties

Qualifications

Associate's degree (AA) required. Must be at least 21 years old and no older than 65.

Skills

• Teaching/Tutoring
• Computers/Technology
• Education
• Leadership
• Team Work
• Communications
• Business/Entrepreneur
• Youth Development
• Social Services
• General Skills
• Writing/Editing
• Community Organization
• Counseling

Benefits

• Health Coverage
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Stipend
• Training

Pay and Schedule

Full-time position. Work schedule is from 09/21/2026 to 08/31/2027.