After School Enrichment Coordinator - Philadelphia
$3,000–$10,200 year
On-sitePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Plan and run fun, memorable after-school activities for youth in low-income housing, incorporating their interests into daily programming. Deliver academic support, mentorship, and skill-building through play, arts, sports, and literacy sessions while fostering a safe, inclusive environment. Communicate regularly with caregivers and collaborate with fellow AmeriCorps members to strengthen community connections. Lead group activities guided by DREAM's curriculum, which includes healthy living, problem-solving, creativity, and reading, while supporting program evaluations and local partnerships. Work weekday afternoons and evenings (15–25 hours/week) across multiple on-site locations, including partner communities and Camp DREAM.
Required Qualifications
- Desire to enhance existing skills and develop new skills necessary for service.
- Commitment to serve as a role model for youth.
- Ability to arrive on-site for service activities as scheduled (typically M-F)
- A passion for supporting the ongoing work of our mission.
- Demonstrated practice or education serving diverse communities or populations of people of color in an equitable manner and a manner that is respectful and aware of the community's experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time and set priorities while giving consideration to those serving, your fellow team members, the organization, and the self.
- A dedicated room/space to complete your service that is not at a DREAM-supported site.
- An internet connection capable of easily handling Google Workspace apps and specifically, a Google Hangout/Meet.
- Access to a reliable phone.
- Must be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S.A. due to AmeriCorps requirements.
- Be at least 17 years of age at the commencement of service OR be an out-of-school youth 16 years of age at the commencement of service participating in a program
- Have a high school diploma or its equivalent OR not have dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant (and must agree to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award) OR obtain a waiver from the Corporation OR be enrolled in an institution of higher education on an ability to benefit basis
- Members must agree to the following Criminal History Checks to be performed in order to serve as an AmeriCorps Member: NSOPW (Public Sex Offender) Check, Statewide Criminal Repository Checks (for State of Service and State of Residence), and FBI fingerprint-based Criminal History Check.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with youth.
- Current driver's license, proof of insurance, and clean driving record.
- Communication proficiency: comfort with email, phone and video conferencing, in addition to in-person communication.
- Computer proficiency: comfort Google's GSuite and email, ability to comprehend and use a dynamic suite or cloud-based software/apps that meet our organization or participants where they are.
- A desire to learn or experience creating and supporting professional networking structures.
- A strong desire to learn about operating successfully in the non-profit industry.
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