AmeriCorps Ambassador
Listed on 2025-12-07
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach
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April 24 or May 1 – August 31, 2026
To apply, applicants must complete the online application via the following link:
OverviewThe Giants Community Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of the San Francisco Giants, is hiring Junior Giants Ameri Corps Ambassadors for the 2026 season. Ambassadors act as liaisons between the Giants Community Fund and local youth‑serving agencies in their designated communities, and play a major role in implementing the Junior Giants program at the ground level.
About the Junior Giants ProgramJunior Giants is a free, noncompetitive baseball and softball program for over 23,000 underserved boys and girls ages 5‑18 years old. It focuses on the Four Bases of Character Development — Confidence, Integrity, Leadership and Teamwork — and offers programs in Health, Education and Bullying Prevention.
About Ameri CorpsAmeri Corps is a community service program funded by the government and community partners. It helps communities meet specified needs, providing opportunities for education, service experience and life skills. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Position Details Program Implementation (80%)- Be present on game and practice days to interact with participants and families, ensuring program quality.
- Distribute the Word of the Week packs and ensure discussion questions and rewards are delivered correctly.
- Deliver Junior Giants program information to increase knowledge of healthy eating and physical activity; introduce the “Round the Bases Reading” program, track reading progress, facilitate recognition of minutes read, and distribute a prize for reaching 720 minutes.
- Introduce and explain bullying prevention to participants using a video, organize professional speakers to share the Strike Out Bullying message, and lead participants in a pledge to respect teammates, coaches, parents, and friends.
- Distribute weekly Junior Giants Program newsletters and program information through League Apps to players and coaches/team parents.
- Assist with league wrap‑up at season end, including inventory help and ensuring League Apps data accuracy (players, attendance).
- Collect end‑season data through parent surveys, coach/team parent surveys, and participant interviews.
- Keep accurate attendance logs of participants throughout the season via League Apps.
- Attend Ameri Corps Ambassador Orientation in April or May.
- Participate in a focus group with other ambassadors.
- Attend weekly calls/webinars with regional ambassadors and Giants Community Fund staff.
- Create an end‑of‑season report summarizing the assigned Junior Giants league, and meet in person with a Junior Giants Coordinator/Manager for an exit interview.
- Must be at least 17 years of age.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, and must pass a background check.
- Strong communication skills (written & verbal).
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact with diverse populations and age groups.
- Proficiency with Zoom and communication in a virtual setting.
- Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
- Reliable transportation to league sites in the targeted region.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
- Must not have been released for cause from a previous Ameri Corps term of service.
- Must have not served more than 3 previous Ameri Corps terms of service.
- 25‑35 hours per week, flexible schedule to serve April‑August.
- Selected applicants will be required to attend a virtual interview during the January‑April hiring period.
- Bi‑weekly living allowance (up to $5,400).
- Education award of $1,565.08 after completing the service term.
- Eligible 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 via the following link:
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