Reading Partners AmeriCorps Member (Part-Time)

Reading Partners mobilizes communities to provide students with the proven, individualized reading support they need to read at grade level by fourth grade. Be the change - apply now and become a Part-Time AmeriCorps Literacy Lead! 

Part-time AmeriCorps members serve 23+ hours per week, in-person from September/October 2024 to June/July 2025, and must commit to a service term of 900+ hours. All AmeriCorps positions are Monday-Friday, with a daily schedule that could vary. AmeriCorps members understand this is a service opportunity, not a job, and are committed to completing their full term of service. 

All AmeriCorps members receive intensive training at the start of their service, as well as ongoing training and professional development throughout their service term. Training may happen at the Reading Partners office, or at school/partner sites across the region. 

Available Positions: 

Literacy Lead 

Click here for a full description of duties for each position.

Eligibility: 

Possess a high school diploma or GED

Hold US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status

Be at least 18-years old at the beginning of your service 

Have not completed more than four (4) terms with AmeriCorps

Qualifications: 

Root your service in our vision & values

Pay strong attention to detail and manage competing priorities effectively

Are open to learning technology systems like Salesforce, Google Apps, and Zoom 

Are able to both collaborate in a team environment and work independently

Bonus points if you are an AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service alum/alumna; and/or have experience volunteering with community-based or education programs

Benefits:

Reading Partners offers a supportive culture, intensive training at the start of your service, and ongoing professional development and coaching. 

AmeriCorps members receive a twice monthly paycheck of $646.25, totalling $12,925.00 over the 10-month service term

Segal Education Award of $3,697.50, after successfully completing your service term 

$125 Mid-year Bonus

$750 End-of-year Bonus 

Public transportation reimbursement of $132/month for 10-months

CPR certification 

You may be eligible for student loan forbearance on federal loans 

Other Considerations: 

AmeriCorps members must live within commuting distance and have access to reliable transportation on a daily basis, including public transportation 

Due to the changing nature of serving in public education, AmeriCorps members may be asked to transition to another Reading Partners AmeriCorps position in the same region

In the event of a local, state, or federal disaster declaration, AmeriCorps members may be asked on a volunteer basis or be required by OneStar to activate to assist in disaster response and recovery activities within their communities. This may involve virtual service opportunities or in-person service opportunities. This may include service opportunities outside of the member’s standard service hours or in place of their standard service duties. In the event of a large-scale, high needs local, state, or federal disaster, AmeriCorps members may voluntarily or be required by OneStar to deploy to an area outside of their service area to assist in disaster response and recovery activities. 

Join Reading Partners and leave a legacy that will last long beyond an unforgettable and life-changing AmeriCorps service term! 

Applications considered on a rolling basis. Please email AmeriCorps@readingpartners.org with questions or if you’d like to connect with a team member!