AmeriCorps Member @ Sunset Park High School

Part-time, temporary position with Sunset Park High School, reporting to the Program Director.

About the Role

Center for Family Life, a nationally recognized social service program in Sunset Park Brooklyn, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to serve as AmeriCorps Workers. This role supports youth engagement programs and promotes student leadership development and career readiness. AmeriCorps members will collaborate with staff, gain experience working with youth ages 14-21, and learn about the social work group model. Ideal candidates have knowledge and a demonstrated interest in working with youth, utilizing a strengths-based approach to enrich the lives of youth, families, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in activities and clubs focused on arts, homework assistance, enrichment, team building, and leadership development.
• Co-facilitate afterschool clubs with CFL staff members.
• Partner with SPHS teachers to co-facilitate school day advisory classes twice per week.
• Attend trainings relating to social group work and team meetings.
• Assist in the design and implementation of special events for high school students, families, and the community (e.g., Road to College Night, Winter Wonderland, Spring/Fall Fest, SYEP Job Fair).
• Support supervision of annual spring show preparation and performances.
• Plan and coordinate field trips for students.
• Co-facilitate weekly groups and provide individual mentoring sessions for students to discuss academic progress and/or college research.
• Perform office duties as necessary (e.g., light data entry, filing, copying, answering phones).
• Assist youth with the SYEP process, including application, enrollment, and orientations.
• May require working evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Some college experience preferred.
• Experience working with youth on leadership development, service learning, and/or college exploration.
• Enjoyment of working with high school students, groups, collaboration, and being part of a community.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Chinese (a plus).
• 3 references required (2 must be professional).

Qualities

• Detail-oriented, flexible, and a team player.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences among staff and students.
• Strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; ability to forge mutually respectful partnerships with participants and their families.
• Ability to set limits and intervene appropriately while maintaining a helping role.
• Flexible personality, ready to switch tasks when asked.

Relationships

• Build and maintain close, daily interactions with participants, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients.
• Belief in young people’s ability to grow and change.

Working Conditions

• Onsite at Sunset Park High School.
• Actively engage and interact with students daily.
• May require physical activity such as walking, bending, standing, squatting, or sitting on the floor with students.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level.

Schedule

2026-27 School Year (October–June), between the hours of 10 AM–6 PM, Monday through Friday. May require working evenings and weekends. Work schedule to be further discussed with supervisor upon hire; hours are flexible.

Pay

Bi-weekly living allowance of $750.00. Educational award of $2,817.14 received upon completion of the program.