Positions Available
NOW RECRUITING: 2019-2020 Service Term
CORE Susquehanna is now recruiting for Summer AmeriCorps positions. The Summer positions begin May 19th, 2020 and end on August 8th, 2020.
Benefits for summer positions include:
· A living stipend of $3,700.00
· An Educational Award of $1,612.43 from AmeriCorps National upon completion of the term
· Health insurance
· Childcare assistance (if qualified)
· Forbearance on qualified active student loans after completion of the term (includes interest)
AmeriCorps Member Summer Camp Assistant
Selinsgrove Regional Engagement Center
The mission of the REC is to inspire ideas, enrich lives and engage all generations in recreational, educational and charitable activities.
Events Coordinator AmeriCorps Member
Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority
This position will help with our Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp, Outdoor Skills Camp,and other full day summer camps, half day themed camps & clubs, mini kids programs (ages 3-5).
The positions will have a larger role supporting ages 9-14 years of age group in our outdoor adventure camps. This includes day hikes, paddling, leave no trace, team building activities, outdoor skills like knots, shelters, fire building, map and compass, etc.
Pool Education AmeriCorps Member
Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority
This position would work with the Lewisburg Community Pool to offer swim lessons at free and reduced prices. The person in this position would need to be a certified lifeguard and a certified swim instructor. BVRA will pay for both certifications. This position will also support our large summer camp programming initiatives. We have full day summer camps, half day themed camps & clubs, mini kids programs (ages 3-5), and an Outdoor Recreation Adventure Summer Camp that utilizes the catalyst of the outdoors to support a summer camp. Ages could include 3 to age 15.
Summer Camp Coordinator AmeriCorps Member
Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority
This position will help with our large summer camp programming initiatives. We have full day summer camps, half day themed camps & clubs, mini kids programs (ages 3-5), and an Outdoor Recreation Adventure Summer Camp that utilizes the catalyst of the outdoors to support a summer camp. Ages could include 3 to age 15.
Summer Program Assistant- AmeriCorps Member
Donald Heiter Community Center
The AmeriCorps members hold an important role during our Summer Camp program. They provide assistance in planning and execution of our curriculum, they help to collaborate area non-profits and service organizations to serve those most in need, and they work one on one with the children, in a larger group setting, to ensure that every child feels welcomed and included.
Farm Assistant- AmeriCorps Member
Dreamcatcher Farm
The AmeriCorps member will aid in the sustaining and development of an educational organic farm to support visits by community groups to learn of sustainable farming practices and to provide contributions to area food banks.
Program Assistant- AmeriCorps Member
Lewisburg YMCA at The Miller Center
The AmeriCorps member will serve closely with Youth Program Coordinator and Sports and Recreation Director to facilitate programming for children of all ages, including summer camp, gym classes, after-school activities, and more. He/She will also serve as a summer camp counselor daily by interacting with and ensuring the safety of children ages 5-12 and develop and facilitate new programming for the gym area and multi-purpose rooms. Possibilities include leagues, tournaments, “open sport” times and more.
Program Assistant- AmeriCorps Member
LUMINA Center
The AmeriCorps member will participate and help plan all summer activities (Rainbow Summer and Fun In The Sun) for children and youth. He/She will work closely with program director, volunteers and teen counselors. The AmeriCorps member will also spend quality time with the children and youth during activities; will assist in physical activity portion of the daily routine with clients that includes gym exercises/games and also walking field trips, playground activities, etc.