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Join Reading Partners as an AmeriCorps Member in Newark, NJ, and empower young readers by providing individualized reading support for students. This full-time, community-focused service opportunity runs from January to June 2026, offering extensive training and professional development.

Responsibilities: Serve full-time, in-person, providing reading support to students and participating in community engagement activities while completing 900+ hours of service.

Skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to manage priorities, teamwork and independence, and willingness to learn technology systems like Salesforce and Google Apps.

Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; prior service with AmeriCorps is a plus.

Location: This position is located in Newark, NJ, USA, and requires daily commuting with reliable transportation.

Compensation: $15000 - $15000 / Annually

Job Details

Job Location:   Greenlight - Newark, NJ

Position Type:   Full-Time AmeriCorps

Salary Range:   $15000.04 - $15000.04 Salary/year

Job Category:   AmeriCorps

Newark NJ Reading Partners Position Descriptions

Join the Movement to Empower Young Readers 

Become Reading Partners AmeriCorps Member Today!

Reading Partners mobilizes communities to provide students with the proven, individualized reading support they need to read at grade level by fourth grade. 

Reading Partners Greenlight has the following roles available in Newark, NJ

Community Engagement AmeriCorps Member

Commitment & Service Term: AmeriCorps members serve full-time, in-person, from January 2026 to June/July 2026, committing to a service term of 900+ hours. All AmeriCorps positions are Monday through Friday, with schedules generally running from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, averaging 8.5+ hours per day. AmeriCorps members understand that this is a service opportunity, not a job, and you are committed to completing your full term of service.

Training & Professional Development: All members receive intensive training at the start of service, as well as ongoing training and professional development throughout the term. Training may be conducted at a Reading Partners office or at school/partner sites across the region.

Eligibility: 

• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Hold US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status
• Be at least 18-years old at the beginning of your service 
• Have not completed more than four (4) terms with AmeriCorps

Qualifications:

• Root your service in ourvision & values
• Strong attention to detail and manage competing priorities effectively
• Are open to learning technology systems like Salesforce, Google Apps, and Zoom 
• Are able to both collaborate in a team environment and work independently
• Bonus points if you are an AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service alum/alumna; and/or have experience volunteering with community-based or education programs

Benefits:

• Reading Partners offers a supportive culture, intensive training at the start of your service, and ongoing professional development and coaching. 
• AmeriCorps members receive a twice monthly living allowance stipend of $1,363.64, totaling $15,000.04 over the 6-month service term
• Segal Education Award of $3,697.50, after successfully completing your service term 
• Public transportation reimbursement - up to $132 per month
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage at no monthly cost to you
• Child care assistance available through AmeriCorps for those who qualify 
• You may be eligible for student loan forbearance on federal loans 

Other Considerations:

• AmeriCorps members must live within commuting distance and have access to reliable transportation on a daily basis, including public transportation 
• Due to the changing nature of serving in public education, AmeriCorps members may be asked to transition to another Reading Partners AmeriCorps position in the same region
• Members in North Texas: In the event of a local, state, or federal disaster declaration, AmeriCorps members may be asked on a volunteer basis or be required by OneStar to activate to assist in disaster response and recovery activities within their communities. This may involve virtual service opportunities or in-person service opportunities. This may include service opportunities outside of the member’s standard service hours or in place of their standard service duties. In the event of a large-scale, high needs local, state, or federal disaster, AmeriCorps members may voluntarily or be required by OneStar to deploy to an area outside of their service area to assist in disaster response and recovery activities. 
• Reading Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Join Reading Partners and leave a legacy that will last long beyond an unforgettable and life-changing AmeriCorps service term! 

Applications considered on a rolling basis. Please email [email protected] with questions or if you’d like to connect with a team member!

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