SchoolTalk, Inc. seeks Temporary Youth Engagement Assistant (AmeriCorps)
Start Date: November 2, 2026
End Date: October 1, 2027
Application Deadline:October 16, 2026
Experience Level:Entry level
Salary: USD $25,000 / year
Members receive up to $2,290.91 monthly stipend (up to $25,200 over the term of service), paid bi-weekly, and the following benefits
Cause Areas:
Children & Youth, Community Development, Disability
Description
About SchoolTalk
Founded in 2008, SchoolTalk, Inc. is a District of Columbia-based nonprofit whose goal is to help youth with disabilities and their peers thrive in school and achieve fulfilling post-secondary outcomes by creating spaces that emphasize self-determination, community-building, and inclusion. SchoolTalk supports the D.C. education community in collaboratively addressing complex challenges and creating practical solutions for assisting youth of all abilities achieve success. SchoolTalk’s programs actively work to improve postsecondary outcomes for youth through both proactive initiatives—such as youth leadership and mentoring, skill-building, and workforce development—and direct intervention to resolve issues in productive ways, such as mediation and restorative justice. SchoolTalk has two key program areas: inclusive education and restorative justice.
Position Summary
SchoolTalk is seeking AmeriCorps members to serve as Youth Engagement Assistants. In this role, members will support direct service youth programs, including but not limited to school- and community-based workshops, short-term work-based learning experiences (WBLE), and small-group internships. Youth Engagement Assistants will serve as part of a two-member AmeriCorps cohort, collaborating to expand SchoolTalk’s capacity to provide individualized support, skill-building, mentoring, and leadership opportunities for youth—particularly youth with disabilities—across Washington, D.C. AmeriCorps members will report directly to SchoolTalk’s Operations Director. Through hands-on program delivery, mentoring, and facilitation, Youth Engagement Assistants help young people build self-determination, strengthen workplace readiness skills, and prepare for meaningful futures. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about youth development, creative expression, social justice, and education equity. AmeriCorps members will gain professional experience in program management, facilitation, communications, and evaluation while making a direct impact on D.C. students.