AmeriCorps Program Coordinator, I Have A Dream Foundation

This is an AmeriCorps Service position which requires U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Residency in compliance with federal guidelines. Notre Dame Mission Volunteers, AmeriCorps members serve full time (900 hours) from January 2 - June 30, 2025, and receive a modest living stipend, education award, and additional benefits. This position is on-site in Dallas, Texas. 
 

The Notre Dame AmeriCorps Program Coordinator implements and develops project based educational, youth leadership, physical education, healthy living, literacy, and arts workshops for a cohort of elementary school participants. Program Coordinators will need to balance academic enrichment and leadership development through hands-on projects and theme-based learning that encourages critical thinking. 

“I Have A Dream'' is an economic empowerment program, whose aim is to address the risks leading to high-school dropout and engage low-income students in post-secondary success through a long-term, whole-child approach to access education. AmeriCorps Members will help further our ability to deliver services to the youth in our program (“Dreamer Scholars”) and their families. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, organizing, and delivering a year-round program of appropriate activities to support students' academic, socio-emotional needs, and parent partnerships
• Mentor students on a regular basis. Focus on developing relationships with students, managing an assigned caseload (approximately 10-15 Dreamers). Act as a positive role model and provide personal guidance.
• Plan and lead group sessions , as part of in school and/or after-school programs, focusing on students’ needs in academics, socio-emotional support and other enrichment activities.
• Aid students during academic programming, one-on-one or in small groups.
• Support volunteer tutors, mentors, and other program volunteers.
• Maintain contact with school staff and community partners.
• Plan meaningful and fun incentive field trips.
• Help the site promote parental involvement in “I Have A Dream” and school activities. Organize parent activities, workshops, and discussion groups as needed.
• Maintain records related to Program activities such as students' grades, academic records, school attendance, “I Have A Dream” participation, results of one-on-one intervention, and family involvement.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; college credits preferred
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Candidates must have reliable transportation to and from the site.
• U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident required
• We are seeking self-motivated, compassionate applicants who enjoy working with young people and diverse individuals, including Dreamers, their families, “I Have A Dream'' staff and sponsors, teachers and school administrators, and members of the community.