Who We Are
John Boner Neighborhood Centers is a nonprofit community-based organization that offers a variety of programs and services to support our neighbors, such as financial and employment coaching, youth activities, housing opportunities, gym memberships, direct assistance, and much more.
What You Will Do
- Conduct client needs assessments
- Help clients find housing and housing resources
- Provide rental assistance and application support
- Help clients apply for rent relief and eviction cash assistance programs
- Connect clients to resources such as Financial Opportunity Center services, Income Supports, and assistance funds
When You Serve with Us
- Earn a $25,500 stipend ($15/hour) payable by bimonthly direct deposit.
- Earn an additional $6,895 education benefit to pay down qualifying student loan debt or to continue your education.
- Access to health insurance program at no premium cost to you.
- Available childcare assistance benefit, if eligible.
- Receive ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development.
What Your Work Environment Will Be
An 11-month position where you will typically serve 40 hours a week, normally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends. You will report in person at our office and will be required to travel locally for meetings and community events.
We Welcome You to Apply If You
- Have lived experience or an interest in working with a diverse group of people.
- Identify as any generation but are at least 17 years old.
- Possess unexpired proof of status as a US citizen or permanent resident.
- Consent to complete a criminal history check, which is required for all candidates. Don’t let this stop you! A criminal record does not mean a person cannot serve.
- LISC AmeriCorps is available to everyone eligible to serve. We treat all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This position is made possible through a partnership between Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), AmeriCorps, and John Boner Neighborhood Centers. To learn more about LISC AmeriCorps, visit www.lisc.org/americorps. To learn more about John Boner Neighborhood Centers, visit www.jbncenters.org.
