Emerald Youth Foundation has paid, part-time positions available for the 24/25 school year serving in their afterschool programs.These are available through the AmeriCorps program and a great opportunity to make a big difference in your life and in the lives of city young people in Knoxville. It is not employment but national service, and if you have a practicum or internship to fulfill for school, it can count towards that.

Benefits:

• GET PAID TO SERVE (called a living allowance) up to 20 hours afterschool each week.
• RECEIVE TRAINING through Emerald Youth University and participate in fun, team-building activities.
• EARN A SCHOLARSHIP (called an education award) to pay tuition or student loans.
• ADD VALUABLE SERVICE EXPERIENCE to your resume.

**Note: Applicants must be a certified U.S. citizen, a national, or legal permanent resident. Emerald Youth prefers applicants to be at least 18 years of age or turning 18 shortly after the start date. A high school diploma or GED is required prior to completion of the service term.

There are 4 kinds of AmeriCorps positions available with Emerald Youth:

• School Year General Role- For the school year (includes both fall AND spring semesters), lead learning and enrichment activities with elementary and/or middle school students. Benefits less taxes: Living Allowance = $9,450; Education Award = $2,817.14.
• Semester General Role - For the fall OR spring semester, lead learning and enrichment activities with elementary and/or middle school students. Benefits less taxes: Living Allowance = $4,200; Education Award = $1,565.08.
• School Year Learning Role- Perfect for aspiring teachers and/or to fulfill a teaching practicum. For the school year (includes both fall AND spring semesters), primarily facilitate the computer learning lab for elementary and/or middle school students. Benefits less taxes: Living Allowance = $9,450; Education Award = $2,817.14.
• Semester RecSports Role - This position is intended for candidates who are looking to fulfill a 400 hour sports practicum. For the fall OR spring semester, facilitate the planning and implementation of structured health and recreational activities for both the elementary and middle school age groups as part of the afterschool programs (300 hours). **This position is intended for candidates recruited by Emerald Youth sports staff who are looking to accrue a total of 400 hours as part of a sports internship. The remainder of the 400 internship hours (100 hours) will be provided by the sports staff outside of the AmeriCorps afterschool program schedule. Benefits less taxes: Living Allowance = $4,200; Education Award = $1,565.08.

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3 Different References are Needed!

If you plan to apply, please go ahead and copy this link address, Emerald Youth Reference Form{rel="noopener" target="blank"}, and paste it into an email directed to individuals you would like to use as references. (If you have any trouble accessing it as a link, contact [rdavis@emeraldyouth.org]{rel="noopener" target="blank"} directly to receive another link).

At least 2 of your references should be professional and 1 should be a personal/character reference. A total of 3 different reference forms (completed by 3 different individuals) should be returned via the provided online link. Note: The references CANNOT be family members.

For returning applicants ONLY: If youve served as an AmeriCorps member with Emerald Youth previously, you do not have to complete the reference portion again. However, a separate reapplication is still necessary. Please request this from Rachel Davis directly at [rdavis@emeraldyouth.org]{rel="noopener" target="_blank"}if you are interested in reapplying.

What is AmeriCorps?

Watch this short video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgdRkzLKlPM{rel="noopener" target="_blank"}

AmeriCorps is a federally funded program, and members are not allowed to use any of their AmeriCorps hours for religious activities. If you would like to participate in these activities, you may do so as a volunteer.

What is Emerald Youth?

We are a Christian ministry serving city kids since 1991. Every year, Emerald Youth serves more than 3,000 children, teens, and young adults in the heart of Knoxville through faith, learning, and health programs. Emerald Youth's AmeriCorps members serve in the afterschool and summer programs of JustLead.

Code of Ethics:

Emerald Youth Foundation has certain expectations of their AmeriCorps members, both on and off "the clock." Please THOROUGHLY review the link below before applying as you will be expected to sign this agreement of personal standards on your first day and adhere to themfor the duration of your AmeriCorps term.

Emerald Youth AmeriCorps Agreement of Personal Standards{rel="noopener" target="_blank"}

Questions?

Please feel free to email Rachel Davis directly at [rdavis@emeraldyouth.org,]{rel="noopener" target="_blank"} Subject: "SY 24/25 AmeriCorps Inquiry".

NOTE: If you are unable to apply for our school year positions, but might be interested in our summer 2025 AmeriCorps positions, please email [rdavis@emeraldyouth.org]{rel="noopener" target="_blank"} as well. We will begin the interview process in early 2025 for summer 2025. The application process for summer 2024 is currently underway.

Related to the EYF AmeriCorps members, it is the policy of Emerald Youth Foundation to provide service opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. This material is based upon work supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service under AmeriCorps Grant No. 20ACHTN0010006.Opinions or points of view expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of, or a position that is endorsed by, the Corporation or the AmeriCorps Program.