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Chicago Debates

AmeriCorp Program Manager, AmeriCorp Volunteer Coordinator

Pay: $1,277/2wk

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/29/2026

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A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.

$49,104 / year median in Illinois

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

AmeriCorp Program Manager, AmeriCorp Volunteer Coordinator Chicago Debates Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Health insurance Qualifications Program management Mid-level Working with students Debates Experience working with individuals from underserved communities Debate course instruction Full Job Description

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Why Chicago Debates? Chicago Debates empowers students through debate. Through the AmeriCorp service position, you will gain hands-on experience in education and nonprofit leadership, and make a lasting impact in under-resourced communities while growing your own skills and career opportunities. The Roles This year we are offering three (3) full-time AmeriCorps positions. Two of the slots are for the Program Officer role (view job description here), and one slot is for the Volunteer Coordinator role (view job description here). Pay & Benefits As an AmeriCorps member you are paid a living allowance of $1,277 bi-weekly based on a 32-hour work week. Completing this term would fulfill one AmeriCorps "Year of Service." AmeriCorp members also receive a $7395 Seal Education Award to be used for a student loan, current or future higher education expenses upon the completion of 1700 service hours. A travel stipend is also provided. AmeriCorp members can opt into a health insurance plan. All members receive free access to the Member Assistance Program Premium Plus Package of concierge services.

QUALIFICATIONS A

formal debate background is preferred, as responsibilities include managing a caseload of schools, providing tournament support, and contributing to additional program needs. Experience working with diverse communities a plus. What is AmeriCorps? AmeriCorps is a national service program where individuals dedicate their time to addressing the country's most pressing challenges, including education, mentoring, disaster response, and community development, while gaining valuable skills, experience, and educational benefits.

Application deadline:

August 31, 2026 Questions? Email