Latin American Youth Center·Washington, District of Columbia
AmeriCorps members will provide academic tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment activities to youth in various educational settings. They are also responsible for coordinating events, managing program data, and supporting college and career readiness initiatives.
LAYC-DC AmeriCorps Education program provides the opportunity for those who are considering a career in youth development, social service, to try their hand in a real-world setting and gain tons of useful skills. AmeriCorps members serve their communities by working as Youth Developers serving elementary, middle, high schools, and young adult youth. LAYC-DC AmeriCorps Education Department has 7 AmeriCorps positions (both 40hr/week Full Time and Partial 30hr/week Full Time) available that will provide support to our Education Department Programs.
Join us and support youth to live, work, and study with dignity, hope, and joy!
Latin American Youth Center’s (LAYC) mission is to empower youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through comprehensive and innovative programs that address youths’ social, academic, and career needs. To achieve this mission, LAYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 4,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behavior, and guide youth towards successful adulthood.
We believe in a future where all youth pursue their dreams, reach their goals and acquire the skills and self-confidence to live a life of purpose, connection, contribution and joy.
This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally.
LAYC/MMYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or status within any other protected group.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Please submit a cover letter and resume.
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