AmeriCorps Mass Promise Fellow (application due 07/31/26)

Are you looking for a meaningful full-time opportunity with benefits?

Are you interested in developing valuable career skills & experience?

Want to lead youth programming, support young people & serve your community?

Want to join a cohort of service-minded individuals invested in social justice and education equity?

About MPF

The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship is an AmeriCorps program at Northeastern University's Office of Community Service & Civic Engagement. We believe that all young people have a right to the conditions and resources they need to be successful in life including: Caring Adults, Safe Spaces, Healthy Start, Effective Education, and Opportunities to Serve.

Each year, we recruit, train, and place AmeriCorps Members (Fellows) at one of our partner non-profit organizations, city agencies, and schools across Massachusetts to lead out-of-school time programming for youth in grades 6-12 focused on mentoring, academic enrichment, and college and career exploration. Throughout their service year, Fellows develop valuable career skills, experience and connections through their service, professional development opportunities and individualized support from MPF. Fellows also receive a stipend, health insurance, loan forbearance, free classes at Northeastern and other benefits, as well as join a network of over 1 million AmeriCorps alums. This is a great opportunity for those looking for a meaningful year-long service experience or a boost to their career in education, youth work, public service and/or community work.

If you believe in the power of relationship building to positively impact the life of a young person, this role is for you.

Application

Learn more about our program here: https://masspromise.northeastern.edu/be-a-fellow/

Apply here: https://neu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dhTyfH4sgZ5iDwq

Within two weeks, we may invite you to participate in an interview. We regret that we will be unable to respond to all applicants.

If you are not ready to apply this year but would like to stay connected, you can fill out our interest form: https://neu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6g8d0g30cEXxwcS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Be 17 year old by July 1, 2026
• Be willing to comply with a criminal background check and fingerprint check
• Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Permanent Resident (this is an AmeriCorps requirement)
• Able to serve full-time (40 hours per week) from August 31, 2026 – July 15th, 2027

Essential Functions

• Youth Programming: lead and support youth programming; build positive, safe environments and relationships with youth
• Data & Evaluation: collect data on youth activities and interaction, receive and provide feedback, engage in personal reflection, complete MPF data and evaluation requirements
• Time & Project Management: ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and meet deadlines
• Communication & Collaboration: ability to communicate effectively and collaborate in a professional setting
• Travel at least once per month for Fellowship meetings, retreats, and training throughout the Commonwealth
• Make a full-time, 10.5 month commitment

Fellow Benefits:

• Living Stipend: $28,000
• Segal Education Award: $7,395
• Health and dental insurance
• Federal loan forbearance
• Transportation stipend
• Free classes at Northeastern's College of Professional Studies
• Monthly Professional & Personal Development
• Travel reimbursement + member assistance program
• Join the MPF / Americorp community and access a vast, professional network of Fellows & Alumni

Depends on host site service position - Spanish is a strong preference for some host sites.