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 12 AmeriCorps members to support various 826 Valencia programs starting mid-August 2024.
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
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The Programs Associate reports to a Programs Manager or Programs Director, depending on the team.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
OTHER DETAILS
This 11-month AmeriCorps service position lasts from August 19, 2024, to July 15, 2025, through the Bay Area Youth Agency Consortium (BAYAC). Programs Associates are not 826 Valencia employees and they serve on a full-time basis (40+ hours per week, Monday to Friday), with some evening or weekend hours. Schedules vary depending on the specific role. Programs Associates are based out of one of our three Writing Centers in San Francisco, some roles with substantial time at various school sites. Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area, and be able to work in an open-office environment where there may be substantial ambient noise and overheard conversations.
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…
BENEFITS THROUGH BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURES (BACR)
BENEFITS FROM 826 VALENCIA
BENEFITS THROUGH BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURES (BACR)
Any fluency level in spoken and/or written Spanish, Chinese, or Arabic (preferred)
Any fluency level in spoken and/or written Spanish, Chinese, or Arabic (preferred)
Email your resume and cover letter to hiring@826valencia.org with “Programs Associate” in the subject line, and complete this brief application: https://forms.gle/N8HYJ2Lvh7ewqCwT9. Roles will be posted in early March and interviews will begin in mid-April. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until all 12 open positions are filled.
826 Valencia is a BAYAC partner site committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. Black, Indigenous, and other people of color 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.
Email your resume and cover letter to hiring@826valencia.org with “Programs Associate” in the subject line, and complete this brief application: https://forms.gle/N8HYJ2Lvh7ewqCwT9…