Job Description
Please note that this posting is an AmeriCorps position. Compensation for AmeriCorps positions is non-negotiable and consists of a fixed-amount living allowance and education award which vary based on the term of service. For more information about AmeriCorps service at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, including living allowance and education award amounts please visit "
Title: AmeriCorps- Life & Workforce Readiness
Department : Programs- Life & Workforce Readiness
Supervisor : LWR Program Manager
Salary Grade : Stipend
The candidate will receive a total stipend of $6,975 over 15 pay periods upon completion of 450 total hours. This equates to $465 per pay period.
Over the course of the 7.5-month assignment, the candidate is expected to work an average of approximately 15 hours per week.
Job Summary :
Responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, and implementing programs/activities in Relation to the Life & Workforce Readiness programs for Club members ages 12-19.
Responsibilities :
• In conjunction with the team, work with and support the enhancement of existing Boys & Girls Clubs Life & Workforce Readiness programming throughout the Clubs in the Greater Milwaukee Area.
• Assist in one or more of the following:
• Assist with studio programming, production and recording as guided by Notes for Notes Studio Manager.
• Assist with bicycle mechanics training programming, fix donated bicycles as guided by the BGC B!ke shop Program Manager.
• Conduct music lessons (piano, drums, etc.) weekly as scheduled by the A.M.P. Music Advisor.
• Coordinate Academic & Career Plan pre and post assessments for Career Development participants, as well as provide ongoing monitoring of their academic progress.
• Facilitate and coordinate math, science and/or English tutoring access activities including assisting youth with the completion of schoolwork.
• Mentor High School students. Assist with the LWR evaluation process.
• Make parental contacts when students are absent in programming components. Develop and implement lesson plans to facilitate student learning.
• Routinely assess (formally and informally) each cohort of students assigned.
• Use approved curricula properly and maintain appropriate teacher to student ratio and other program-specific requirements and expectations.
• Supervise students engaged in quality activities to achieve specific goals and outcomes measurements.
• Encourage emotional, social, and educational growth of individual students. Generate monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports as requested.
• Meet all deadlines.
• Attend AmeriCorps meetings and events, as requested.
• Other tasks, as assigned
Education and/or Certification Requirements:
• Senior in high school or enrolled in college.
• Within 6 months of hire:
o CPR
o First Aid
Skills and Experience:
• Program development and small group implementation.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Works effectively with families from a variety of cultural, linguistic, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds,
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Understands basic benchmarks for member growth and development.
• Ability to recognize that members have individual needs, characteristics, abilities, and rates of development.
• Understands confidentiality guidelines and protects children, youth, and family confidentiality.
• Awareness of local and state curriculum frameworks and standards.
• Appreciates new ideas and learning opportunities and conducts a space of excellence and quality.
Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfuJly perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Position Environment :
The position environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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