City Service Corps, an AmeriCorps program launched in 2015 by NYC Service, a division of the Mayor’s office, recruits individuals to serve full-time from September 1, 2020 to July 9, 2021 at City agency host sites. City Service Corps is comprised of high-impact service projects led by city agencies in impact areas addressing critical capacity and community-related issues. Our impact areas are:

• Disaster Services
• Economic Opportunity
• Education & Youth Development
• Environmental Stewardship
• Public Health

Applications are now open!



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2020-2021 City Service Corps Host Sites:

Administration for Children’s Services

• Workforce Development and Tech Coordinator
• Office of Community Engagement & Partnerships (OCEP) Coordinator
• Family Permanency Services Program Liaison

Department of Mental Health and Hygiene

• Take the Pressure Off, NYC! Project Member
• Community Engagement Project Coordinator
• Evidence Based Program Corps Member

Department of Records & Information Services

• Volunteer Outreach Coordinator

Department of Social Services

• NYCitizenship Member

New York City Fire Department

• Mobile CPR Training Program Coordinator

Landmarks Preservation Commission

• Creative Outreach Coordinator

Mayor’s Office of Data Analytics

• Open Data Corps Member

Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs

• Volunteer Programs Corps Member
• Community Services Corps Member (3 positions)
• Language Services Coordinator
• Intergovernmental Affairs Corps Member
• Communications Member
• We Speak NYC City Service Corps Member (2 positions)

Department of Environmental Protection

• Engagement & Wellness Expansion Project Specialist

NYC Emergency Management

• CERT Program Member
• Community Engagement Member – Ready New York
• Community Engagement Member – Community Preparedness

Please visit the website for the most updated availability on positions.

Benefits

• Living allowance of up to $18,500 (pre-tax) distributed evenly throughout the term (10.5 months)
• Unlimited Monthly MetroCard (valued at $1,397)
• Eli Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, valued at up to $6,195 upon successful completion
• City Government 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 (valued at $1,250)
• Additional training and professional support at host site
• City Service Corps gear (polo, fleece, notebook, etc.)
• Childcare assistance, if eligible
• Health Coverage (member doesn’t pay premium or monthly enrollment fees – valued at $3,100)

What are the requirements to serve as a City Service 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 1,500 hours

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