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Position Title: Youth Development AmeriCorps Member- Summer

Reports To: True North AmeriCorps Staff and Site Supervisor

Service Site Location:  500 Ione Ave NE Hill City, MN 55748

Start Date: October 16, 2026

End Dates: June 10

Position Sizes: Average 35 hours/week.

Hours: Dependent on location - visit the below descriptions!

Stipend amounts were increased for the 26-27 term!  

LINK TO OFFICIALLY APPLY: https://truenorthamericorps.org/

POSITION SUMMARY

The Y’s True North AmeriCorps (TNAC) program is dedicated to enhancing long term education equity outcomes by increasing K-8th grade students’ interpersonal skills and social competencies. TNAC members facilitate weekly interventions including positive relationship building, academic enrichment, and individualized skill building with identified students at their site. By engaging positive adults as mentors to provide interventions for youth with unmet needs, the program will improve participants' interpersonal skills, social competencies, attitude towards learning, and resiliency; ultimately increasing their likelihood to graduate high school on time. This is an AmeriCorps member position.

DESCRIPTION OF SITE

At the heart of our school is a strong commitment to knowing every student, supporting the whole child, and building a culture where all learners feel seen, valued, and capable of success. As a small K-12 school in northern Minnesota, we pride ourselves on strong relationships, community connection, and a shared mission to prepare students for their future while honoring the unique strengths they bring. Our students benefit from a close-knit environment, but like many schools, they face growing academic, behavior, and social challenges. This TNAC position is unique because it offers the opportunity to make a direct daily impact through individualized student support, meaningful relationship-building, and targeted interventions that strengthen student success both in and beyond the classroom.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates and delivers formal and informal activities, lessons, and “teachable moments” to build targeted interpersonal skills for identified youth
Regularly tracks caseload attendance and interventions completed with program participants
Completes observational surveys and other data collection with fidelity, reviews results with site supervisors to develop and implement intervention plans and goals
Follows procedures to maintain accurate and timely AmeriCorps-specific data entry
Assists site staff with planned enrichment programming in ways that do not duplicate or displace staff or volunteer duties
Builds positive developmentally appropriate relationships with youth at site
Maintains safe and respectful environment for students
Meaningfully participates in and leads efforts to support the Y’s commitment to serving the whole community
Develops and implements a project to engage youth in service learning and leadership, documenting impact including volunteers engaged
Communicates regularly and effectively with True North staff, Site Supervisor, and other site personnel via phone, email, online systems, and verbal interactions
Participates in all required True North AmeriCorps meetings and trainings
Serves as an ambassador of the program by submitting Great Stories and participating in outreach and recruitment activities

BENEFITS

Monthly Living Allowance of up to $2,800 pre-tax dependent upon position size
Education Award up to $5,176.50, dependent upon successful completion of the term
Student Loan Forbearance and Interest Repayment
Free Family YMCA Membership
Free and subsidized YMCA National Trainings
Free Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (full time only)
Child Care Assistance (qualifying full time only)
Ongoing Professional Career Development

AMERICORPS ELIGIBILITY

18 years or older at start of service term
High school graduate with diploma or GED
U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the United States
Complete and successfully pass the National Criminal History Check
Served less than 4 terms or have received less than 2 full education awards, whichever comes later.
Committed to completing the entire term of service

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Experience volunteering or working with youth
Professionalism in a variety of settings including schools and afterschool programs
Computer skills including effective use of email, word processing skills, information entry into spreadsheets, and the ability to learn new technology systems
Strong written and oral communication skills effective with people from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life
Effectively manage a variety of tasks, deadlines, priorities, and people
Commitment to learning, positive values, social competencies, and self-confidence to inspire future success for all of our neighborhood youth
Basic CPR/AED and First Aid for adults, children, and infants. Training will be provided and paid for by the program upon start. Must be obtained within 60 days

Preferred

Training or education in education, social work, human services, recreation, mental health, trauma-informed care, healing-centered care, youth development
Demonstrates strong self-awareness and emotional maturity
Accepts and celebrates cultural differences
Calm, flexible, positive attitude

TYPICAL SERVICE ENVIRONMENT

Noisy with many youth, demanding attention in a classroom or large program space
May include a combination of inside computer/planning work in a shared office or cubicle and outside program facilitation in all weather conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Visual and auditory ability to observe and respond to participant behavior, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
Physical ability to respond to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist youth in an emergency including lifting up to 50 pounds (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury). Possess strength and endurance to maintain constant supervision of youth.
Ability to drive and be insured for driving a YMCA or Site vehicle dependent on site.
Member should be comfortable being physically active and spending time both indoors and outdoors.

NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

TNAC, and the Y, strive to create a welcoming and respectful environment for all. This program is available to all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request for interviews and service activities.

APPLY TODAY: TNAC Website An application submitted through the "apply" button below is not an official application. Candidates must apply at this link. https://truenorthamericorps.org/

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