Youth Enrichment Specialist

Youth Education & Enrichment Specialist (Ameri Corps Member)

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 Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs as a Youth Education & Enrichment Specialist through Ameri Corps 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 Ameri Corps member, you’ll be part of a national movement dedicated to service, leadership, and community empowerment.

• Academic success
• Character & citizenship
• Healthy lifestyles

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 Ameri Corps 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)
• Ameri Corps 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.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs provides safe, supportive, and enriching spaces where young people can learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Serving youth across multiple communities, we offer high‑quality programs focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, leadership development, and career readiness. Our team is passionate about making a meaningful impact, building strong relationships, and empowering the next generation.

When you join us, you become part of a mission‑driven organization dedicated to changing lives every day.

Entry level

Full‑time

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Health and Human Services