Youth Education & Enrichment Specialist - AmeriCorps at Boys and Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs – Carpentersville, Illinois

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs

Are you passionate about working with youth and making a real difference in your community? Ready to turn your energy, creativity, and compassion into meaningful impact? Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs as a Youth Education & Enrichment Specialist through AmeriCorps and help shape brighter futures.

At the Boys & Girls Club, everyday is an opportunity to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and create safe spaces where kids and teens can thrive. As an AmeriCorps member, you’ll be part of a national movement dedicated to service, leadership, and community empowerment.

As a Youth Education & Enrichment Specialist, you’ll bring learning to life through engaging activities that support:

• Academic success
• Character & Leadership
• Healthy lifestyles
• Social Recreation
• The Arts

You’ll create fun, supportive learning environments that spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and help youth discover their strengths.

• Design and lead creative educational and enrichment activities for youth ages 7–18
• Support homework help, group projects, and hands-on learning experiences
• Facilitate High-Yield Learning Activities (HYLA) that are interactive and engaging
• Encourage positive school attendance, engagement, and academic confidence
• Track attendance and help implement strategies to keep youth connected and involved
• Build meaningful relationships and serve as a positive role model for Club members

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to pass background check, fingerprinting, and drug screening
• A passion for youth and a heart for service
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Flexible availability, including some evenings and weekends

• 675 total hours as a Reduced Half-Time AmeriCorps Member
• Service dates: September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026
• Includes direct service during after-school hours, no-school days, special events, and family engagement activities
• Participation in mandatory days of service and trainings

• A chance to make a lasting impact while building your future in education, youth development, or nonprofit work
• Living allowance: $11,475 (paid bi-weekly)
• AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development and hands-on experience

If you’re ready to serve your community, grow professionally, and help young people reach their full potential, this is your moment.