AmeriCorps Volunteer and Community Engagement Associate
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SCOPE
South Bronx United Inc. (SBU) is a sports-based youth development organization that uses soccer as a tool for social change aiming to help youth build character teamwork and leadership so they can succeed in high school college careers their community and beyond. SBU serves more than 1800 young people annually through programming on the field and in the classroom working to unite a diverse group of students families and the South Bronx community toward positive goals. SBU is driven to accomplish our mission and promote the SBU Values of Showing Commitment Bringing Integrity and Uniting our Community in all that we do.
South Bronx United seeks a passionate and dynamic individual to join our team as the full-time Volunteer and Community Engagement Associate through AmeriCorps and Coach Across America. This teammate will support recruitment screening and engagement of our 300 volunteers. This individual will also aid in data collection and analyzing that data to support program needs.
The Associates responsibilities will include the following:
Recruitment:
Attend volunteer fairs and other recruitment events.
Ensure that all volunteer positions are posted accurately and frequently on various platforms such as VolunteerMatch.
Cultivate partnerships with local organizations and institutions to cultivate potential volunteers.
Collaborate with Volunteer Program Manager to streamline partnership management to prompt sustainable annual volunteer needs.
Screening:
Screen and interview potential volunteers for various positions in the organization.
Utilize Salesforce to track volunteer applicants through the screening interview and placement process
Ensure volunteer applicants are screened and interviewed within target timelines.
Collaborate with staff to ensure volunteer needs are being appropriately met.
Engagement:
Collaborate with Volunteer Program Manager on engagement strategies.
Collect feedback from volunteers and analyze program needs based on their feedback.
Support volunteer appreciation initiatives.
Data Collection:
Maintain the database of volunteers which includes volunteer attendance and compliance.
Support with analyzing data to identify program trends and inform recruitment strategies.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
Multilingual with a preference for Spanish and/or French
Strong interpersonal skills are a must. We are looking for individuals who are empathetic culturally aware and adaptable.
Flexibility is key. You will be working with a diverse range of stakeholders so the ability to adapt to different needs and perspectives is essential.
Enthusiasm with the mission of South Bronx United and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the South Bronx community.
Comfort attending community-based events around the Bronx/New York City
Strong communication skills and comfort sharing about the mission of SBU
TIME
Monday-Friday 10:00 am- 6:00 pm with occasional evening/weekend hours
ANTICIPATED START DATE
October 13 2025
COMPENSATION
This is a 10-month paid service position through the NYC Service AmeriCorps Program. Benefits include:
Public/nonprofit experience
$24500 stipend
$5176 educational award
Unlimited metrocard
40% discount at the Clubhouse Caf as an SBU staff member
Professional development training support networking and more
HOW TO APPLY
Email your resume with a brief statement of interest to with the subject line AmeriCorps Volunteer Associate. Candidates are encouraged to include a short response to the following questions in their email:
Why are you interested in the AmeriCorps Volunteer Associate position at South Bronx United
What are your top three strength areas that are applicable to recruiting and managing volunteers
How would you ensure that our organization is welcoming to volunteers
In addition to interviewing with South Bronx United candidates will need to apply through the NYC Service website. (Candidates can be considered with roles with other organizations as well.) Candidates can start the NYC Service application at close on the NYC Service website by September 28 2025.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
About Company
South Bronx United's mission is to use soccer as a vehicle for social change, helping youth build character, teamwork, and leadership skills so that they can succeed in high school, college, careers, their community and beyond. South Bronx serves 1,800 boys and girls, ages 4 through 1 ... View more
