Position Summary: Kid Power seeks passionate and motivated AmeriCorps Members to serve as part of our 2025–2026 cohort. Members will play vital roles in supporting high-quality youth programming, engaging volunteers and families, and strengthening organizational systems. Depending on skills and interests, members may focus on direct student engagement, volunteer coordination, or systems and program impact—but all members will contribute to Kid Power’s mission of helping youth thrive academically, socially, and as leaders in their communities.

This is a hands-on opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of young people while also building your resume, strengthening your leadership skills, and developing meaningful professional networks.

About Kid Power: At Kid Power, youth ignite their confidence and build the skills to thrive academically, strengthen their social-emotional wellness, and advocate for themselves and their communities.

Founded in 2002, Kid Power is a community-rooted nonprofit that empowers over 1,000 youth annually across Washington, DC. With an annual budget of $2.2 million, our evidence-based programs focus on academic confidence, social-emotional wellness, and civic leadership. We value collaboration, community-building, and youth voice in everything we do.

Schedule: This full-time service position requires 40 hours per week (generally Monday–Friday, 10 AM – 6 PM). To effectively engage with our community, evening and occasional weekend hours are essential. Service may take place at Kid Power’s offices, partner schools, and community locations. This is a one-year commitment ending August 31, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

AmeriCorps Members will serve in one or more of the following areas

Youth Program Support

Support afterschool and in-school programming through tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment activities.
Assist with behavior management to maintain a positive learning environment.
Help plan and lead family engagement events and student leadership activities.
Capture and share “mission moments” and student highlights to celebrate progress.

Volunteer & Community Engagement

Recruit, screen, and support volunteers for Kid Power programs.
Represent Kid Power at community events to build partnerships and recruit participants.
Host intake sessions and provide consistent communication with program participants.
Collaborate with the Development team to highlight program stories on social media.

Program Impact & Systems Building

Assist in developing systems for program evaluation and grant compliance.
Support data collection, entry, and reporting to track program outcomes.
Help refine organizational processes to improve program quality and efficiency.
Research youth development trends and contribute to strategic planning efforts.

Skills and Qualifications

Passionate about youth development and community building
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Organized, self-motivated, and solution-oriented
Ability to work flexible hours (after-school, evenings, and weekends)
Proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office
Willingness to undergo required background clearances
Access to reliable transportation

Preferred

2-year degree OR comparable work/volunteer experience
Proficiency in Spanish
Familiarity with DC communities
Experience supervising interns, volunteers, or youth leaders

Benefits & Compensation

$2,000/month Stipend, payroll twice per month
$150 Health Insurance Stipend
$50 Travel Stipend
Segal Education Award for a completed year of service: $7,395
Flexible holiday schedule
Annual budget for professional development
Supportive team culture with mission-driven impact

Kid Power, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

We accept applications on a rolling basis and strongly recommend applying early for priority consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20003

Kid Power, Inc.

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