AmeriCorps Ambassador

Dates

April 24 or May 1 – August 31, 2026.

The Giants Community Fund, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of the San Francisco Giants, is hiring Junior Giants Ameri Corps Ambassadors in select California locations for the 2026 season. Ameri Corps Ambassadors serve as liaisons between the Giants Community Fund and the local youth‑serving agency in their designated communities and play a major role in implementing the Junior Giants program on the ground level.

They work closely with Giants Community Fund staff and the local league commissioner to assist with league logistics, operations, communication, player recruitment, and more.

Junior Giants is the flagship program of the Giants Community Fund, offering a free, noncompetitive baseball and softball program for over 23,000 underserved boys and girls ages 5‑18. The program teaches fundamentals of the game and focuses on the Four Bases of Character Development—Confidence, Integrity, Leadership, and Teamwork—and offers programs in Health, Education, and Bullying Prevention.

Ameri Corps is a community service program funded by the government and participating community partners. It recruits and trains individuals to serve in selected community projects, strengthening communities, encouraging responsibility, expanding education opportunities, providing service experience, and increasing life skills.

• Program Implementation – 80% – Being present on game and practice days to interact with participants and families, ensuring program quality, distributing Word of the Week packs and discussion questions, delivering program information on healthy eating and physical activity, introducing reading and bullying prevention programs, and distributing newsletters and materials through League Apps.
• Data Collection – 10% – Assisting with league wrap‑up, inventory, and ensuring data accuracy in League Apps, collecting end‑of‑season surveys and interviews, and keeping accurate attendance logs.
• Supervision and Training – 10% – Attending Ameri Corps Ambassador orientation, focus groups, weekly calls/webinars, creating an end‑of‑season report, and meeting in person with a Junior Giants coordinator for an exit interview.

• At least 17 years of age.
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Clearance of a background check.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations and age groups.
• Proficiency with Zoom and virtual communication.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Reliable transportation to league sites in the targeted region.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Not released for cause from a previous Ameri Corps term.
• Has not served more than three prior Ameri Corps terms.

• 25–35 hours per week, flexible schedule to serve April–August.
• Selected applicants will attend a virtual interview during the January–April hiring period.

• Bi‑weekly living allowance totaling up to $5,400.
• Education award of $1,565.08 upon successful completion of the service term.
• Eligibility for student loan forbearance on federal student loans.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Member performance evaluation.

Individuals seeking service opportunities with the Giants Community Fund are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. All are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

To apply, complete the online application at