AmeriCorps Volunteer Position Description: Academic Success Coach
Service Term Length: Full-Time (1,700 hours)
Agency Name and Address: Spokane Service Team – 2424 E. Riverside, Spokane, WA 99202
Agency Mission Statement
NorthEast Washington Educational Service District 101 promotes educational excellence by delivering essential, cooperative services to schools and other learning communities. The vision of the Spokane Service Team (SST) is to build community: We believe in the transformative power of service and education to create hope and build a stronger community. The mission of YouthBuild (YB) is to unleash the intelligence and positive energy of low-income youth to rebuild their communities and their lives.
Position Details
· Start Date: September 16, 2026
· Minimum Age: 18
· Minimum Education Level: High school diploma/GED
· Service Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00 (occasional weekend/evening hours for events)
· Supervisor: YouthBuild Coordinator
· Language Requirement: None
Position Summary
Support young adults as they earn their GED, build leadership skills, and reach their goals. Mentor and tutor students, assist with outreach and recruitment, and help create a motivating and positive cohort environment.
Program Description
YouthBuild Spokane is a Department of Labor–funded program serving young adults ages 16–24 who are working toward a GED or high school equivalency while building job-ready skills. The program blends academic instruction, vocational training, career readiness activities, and community service to prepare participants for employment or further education.
As an Academic Success & Engagement Coach, this AmeriCorps Volunteer will support participants in achieving academic success while fostering engagement, leadership, and connection to the YouthBuild community. This position works alongside staff and instructors to provide GED support, encourage persistence, and help create a positive and motivating learning environment. The Volunteer will also assist with outreach and recruitment efforts to increase program visibility and participant enrollment.
This position is ideal for someone passionate about education, youth development, mentoring, and building strong relationships with young people.
All positions are contingent upon receipt of AmeriCorps grant funding and final approval of program awards. Position details, including number of available placements and host site assignments, may be adjusted based on final funding and program approval.
Daily Tasks and Responsibilities
Academic Support
- Provide GED tutoring (one-on-one and small group) and facilitate GED practice tests.
- Collaborate with Spokane Community College instructors to track students’ academic goals, progress and outcomes.
- Support students completing their National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) and/or Early Childhood Education (ECE) certifications.
Student Engagement & Leadership
- Facilitate weekly check-ins, team-building activities, or student support groups.
- Coordinate recognition events and student celebrations.
- Support student voice initiatives and leadership opportunities.
- Encourage consistent attendance and participation through relationship-building and identifying strategies to promote a positive cohort culture.
- Coordinate and participate in civic engagement projects and service activities.
Outreach, Recruitment & Retention
- Help organize and participate in recruitment events, information sessions, and community outreach activities.
- Share stories, photos, and program highlights to promote YouthBuild activities and successes.
Benefits
- Living allowance of $1,034.78 issued twice a month ($2,069.56 per month, before taxes)
- Basic health insurance (Full-Time service terms only)
- Professional development training
- Mental health services: Mental health services through the Member Assistance Program (MAP), as well as other support services
- Food assistance: Volunteers may qualify for monthly food assistance through the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
- Workers compensation coverage
- Assistance with childcare costs (Full-Time service terms only)
- Segal Education Award of up to a $7,395 that can be used for future schooling or to pay off existing qualified student loan debt (upon successful completion of the service term, subject to federal tax
- Forbearance (temporarily postponing paying off a loan) of qualified student loans during the service term
- Payment of interest on qualified student loans that accrued during the service term (paid after successful completion of service term)
- Serving in a full-time AmeriCorps position qualifies as "employment" towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Equal Opportunity Statement
This program is available to all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to Apply
Complete the application form linked on our website: https://wkf.ms/3RNQUtU
