About NYC Civic Corps
NYC Civic Corps, an AmeriCorps program launched in 2009 by NYC Service, recruits and places AmeriCorps members to serve full-time from October 31, 2022 to June 30, 2023 at select nonprofit organizations. NYC Civic Corps members build, develop, and grow volunteer programs by recruiting, managing, and engaging volunteers to address impact areas that are priorities of New York City such as:
- Disaster Response
- Economic Opportunity
- Education
- Environmental Stewardship
- Healthy Futures
- Veterans and Military Families
- Learn more about impact areas.
Applications are now open!
Apply by October 2nd 11:59PM
NYC Civic Corps Application Process Overview
Step 1: Apply HERE
- When you request an application you will receive a link that will allow you to save and return to your application at a later date.
- In the application you will be able to indicate your top 3 choices from positions that will be posted below.
Step 2: Applicant Phone Screen
- An NYC staff member will review your application and you will be notified whether you have been selected to move forward to a phone screen.
- The phone screen will last approximately 25 minutes and is an initial interview to determine if you are a fit for our AmeriCorps programs. Phone screens are not specific to the positions you expressed interest in on your application.
Step 3: Applicant Host Site Interview
- After you have participated in a phone screen, you will be notified within 3 weeks whether you have been selected to move forward with an interview at a host site.
- If you have been selected to interview, the host site will reach out to coordinate the interview with you. Interviews will be conducted by either phone call or video chat. Not in person.
- You may be selected to interview for up to 3 positions based on the preferences indicated in your application.
Step 4: Applicant Offers
- If the supervisor you interviewed with would like to offer you the position, you will be notified within 3 weeks. An NYC Service staff member will extend the offer to you and you will have 2 business days to either accept or decline.
- If you do not accept or decline the offer within 2 business days, the offer may be sent to another candidate.
Available NYC Civic Corps Positions:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC
Community Engagement Coordinator
The Bronx is Blooming
GREEN Volunteer Outreach/Engagement Coordinator
Partnership Development Coordinator
PLACE Volunteer Outreach/Engagement Coordinator
Volunteer Management Coordinator
Brooklyn Community Services
Children of Promise, NYC
Grand Street Settlement
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Lantern Community Services
Latinas On the Verge of Excellence - LOVE, Inc
Life of Hope
Make the Road New York
Minds Matter NYC
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Newtown Creek Alliance
New York Academy of Sciences
Mentor Coordinator - After School Program
Mentor Coordinator - In School Supports
Street Homeless Advocacy Project
Sunnyside Community Services
Trinity's Services and Food for the Homeless
Volunteering and Engagement Manager
United Jewish Council of the East Side, Inc.
Volunteer Enablement Coordinator
Vision Urbana, Inc.
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Woodside on the Move
Youth on the Move Program Coordinator
What are the benefits of being a NYC Civic Corps Member?
- Living allowance of up to $16,279 (pre-tax) distributed evenly throughout the term
- Members receive a MetroCard for commuting to and from service
- Eli Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, valued at $4,546.50 upon successful completion
- Nonprofit exposure
- Resume-building professional experience
- Loan Forbearance and interest accrued paid on qualified student loans upon successful completion
- On-site orientation and on-going monthly training provided by NYC Service
- Additional training and professional support at host site
- Childcare assistance, if eligible
- Health Coverage (no premium or monthly enrollment fees)
What are the requirements to serve as a NYC Civic Corps Member?
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States
- Have successfully obtained a High School diploma or its equivalent prior to the start of the program
- Agree to and pass a criminal background check
- Ability to serve full time for the program term (generally M-F 9 AM - 5 PM)
- A strong motivation for making a positive difference in New York City
- Willingness to learn new skills and improve upon existing ones
- Must complete a total of 1,200 hours.
NYC Civic Corps Program Evaluation
The Urban Institute conducted an evaluation of the NYC Service Civic Corps program in 2017–2018 to assess how much organizations benefit from the Civic Corps members. The evaluation sought to answer whether NYC Civic Corps members have significantly greater volunteer management capacity, on average, than similar organizations that do not host AmeriCorps members provided by NYC Civic Corps.
The evaluation found that NYC Civic Corps sites report significantly greater benefits from volunteers than the control group and that they tend to place a larger dollar value on service provided by volunteers. View the full report online.
To find out more information or if you have any questions throughout the application process please reach out to the NYC Service Recruitment Team at servicerecruitment@cityhall.nyc.gov
Read Stories of Service from NYC Civic Corps Members:
- Ana Gaeta serving at Food Bank for NYC
- Caesar Tobar-Acosta serving at Kingsbridge Heights Community Center
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcomed to apply.
As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered a position as an AmeriCorps member, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.
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