AmeriCorps Member - Volunteer Program Support

AmeriCorps Service Member
Volunteer Program Support | Full-Time

Service Term September 2026–June 2027

Host Site: City Relief, Clifton, NJ, with service at NJ outreach locations

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday; Outreach 2-3 days a week; flexible schedule (e.g., 7am-3pm or 8am-4pm).

City Relief is seeking a full-time AmeriCorps Service Member to strengthen the systems,
communication, and community that support our volunteer program. This hands-on service
role combines volunteer engagement at outreach with recruitment, scheduling,
communication, resource development, and program-improvement projects.

What You’ll Do

• Support volunteer onboarding, check-in, orientation, scheduling, and engagement at City Relief

outreaches.

• Build relationships with volunteers and help create a welcoming, consistent service experience.
• Learn and utilize City Relief’s volunteer management system, VOMO, and identify ways to

streamline processes.

• Support volunteer recruitment through community events, colleges, digital outreach, and

partner communications.

• Review volunteer feedback and help improve training and onboarding resources.
• Assist with volunteer appreciation, communications, and special initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and revision of City Relief’s General Volunteer Handbook and

other sustainable program resources.
Schedule: The service schedule is generally Tuesday–Saturday and includes regular attendance
at outdoor outreach sites as well as in-person and hybrid program-support activities.

What We’re Looking For

You should enjoy building relationships, organizing details, communicating with diverse groups
of people, and improving systems. We are looking for someone collaborative and adaptable
who is comfortable learning digital tools and participating in hands-on outdoor outreach in
varying weather conditions.

This role is an AmeriCorps Member placement hosted at City Relief and sponsored by St. Paul’s
CDC. It is distinct from City Relief staff employment, an internship, or a traditional volunteer
opportunity. AmeriCorps program eligibility, stipend, education award, and enrollment
requirements are administered through St. Paul’s CDC.

Application Process
City Relief is the first step. Submit the brief City Relief application and résumé. Candidates
selected to move forward will have a pre-screen conversation with City Relief.
Following a successful City Relief prescreen, candidates will interview with St. Paul’s CDC
AmeriCorps Coordinator for the formal AmeriCorps application, eligibility, and enrollment
process.