AmeriCorps Mentor; Buttonwillow, Shafter, Lost Hills Wasco
Job in
Bakersfield, Kern County, California, 93301, USA
Listed on 2026-09-28
Listing for:
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-28
Job specializations:
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Non-Profit / Outreach, Community Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Ameri Corps Member Mentor Positions
Nine-month, full-time positions are available for Ameri Corps members to serve as mentors in Kern County schools starting September 1, 2026, and ending May 28, 2027. Applicants must be available to serve site-specific schedules during the term of service.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities As A Mentor:
Under general supervision, to implement the Kern Community Mentoring program by providing the following direct services:
- Plan structured and meaningful mentor activities
- Implement one-on-one and small group mentoring
- Attend regular mentor training provided by program
- Collaborate with agency staff to monitor mentee progress
- Serve as a mentor and positive role model to targeted mentees
- Report weekly on mentee contact logs and other important documents
- Appraise mentee progress using evaluation instruments provided by program
- Create and manage a schedule to ensure all mentees receive appropriate hours
As An Ameri Corps Team Member:
- As a team, plan, implement and report on service projects to strengthen communities
- Participate in and reflect on community service experiences
- Participate in team meetings and other events promoting the Ameri Corps identity
- Recruit and coordinate community volunteers
- Participate in ongoing service specific training
- Member development hours must not exceed 20% of the member's total service hours
Member duties shall not include any prohibited or unallowable activities as outlined in the Member Agreement.
Living Allowance And Benefits:
- Full-time (approx. 40 hrs/week) $2,371.00 monthly living allowance
- Child care benefits (for eligible full-time Members)
- Health insurance benefits (for eligible full-time Members)
- Student loan forbearance (for eligible members)
- $5,176.50 Education award upon satisfactorily completing nine months of service and 1,200 hours
- The education award can only be used to pay student loans or for future college tuition and expenses.
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