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!
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
Department of Social Services
New York City Fire Department
Landmarks Preservation Commission
Mayor’s Office of Data Analytics
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
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