Junior Giants AmeriCorps Ambassador

Title: Junior Giants AmeriCorps Ambassador

Department: Giants Community Fund

Reports To: Junior Giants Staff

Location:Various locations in CA

Compensation: Bi-Weekly Stipend (total of $5,250) & Education Award (total of $1,565.08 after service completion)

Positions Available: 300-Hour Ambassador Positions: 119

OVERVIEW

The Giants Community Fund, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of the San Francisco Giants, is looking to hire Junior Giants AmeriCorps Ambassadors in select California locations for the 2025 season. AmeriCorps Ambassadors serve as liaisons between the Giants Community Fund and the local youth-serving agency in their designated communities and play a major role in the implementation of the Junior Giants program on the ground level. Ambassadors work with both the Giants Community Fund Staff and the local league Commissioner to assist with league logistics, operations, communication, player recruitment and more. Please read the details below for more information.

ABOUT

JUNIOR GIANTS:

●        Junior Giants, the flagship program of the Giants Community Fund, is a free, noncompetitive baseball and softball program for over 25,000 underserved boys and girls ages 5-18 years old.  Beyond teaching the fundamentals of the game, Junior Giants focuses on the Four Bases of Character Development - Confidence, Integrity, Leadership and Teamwork – and offers programs in Health, Education and Bullying Prevention. To learn more, click here.

AMERICORPS:

●        AmeriCorps is a community service program that is funded by the government and participating community partners, designed to help communities meet the specified needs in their area by recruiting and training individuals who are willing to serve in selected community projects. Service programs strengthen communities, encourage responsibility, expand opportunities for education, provide service experience, and increase life skills. For more information on AmeriCorps, please visit www.americorps.gov. To learn more about the mission of Junior Giants AmeriCorps Members, click here. Note that Junior Giants AmeriCorps Ambassadors are national service members and are not paid employees of the Giants Community Fund or the San Francisco Giants.

POSITION DETAILS

AMBASSADOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

●         Implement 8-week summer program with league Commissioner:

○        Assist with pre-season meetings

○        Recruit, train and onboard volunteers

○        Attend all games and practices

○        Distribute incentives, equipment, uniforms, program materials, etc.

○        Maintain online registration platform organization including assisting with registration and monitoring background checks on volunteers

○        Collect parent, volunteer and player feedback at the end of the season via online survey distribution and in person interviews

○        Distribute tickets

○        Assist with end of season inventory

●        Conduct community assessment report during pre-season

●        Recruit participants via local news agencies, community programs, churches, youth programs, etc.

●        Participate in various virtual and in-person events, trainings and meetings (i.e. weekly check in calls, diversity, equity & inclusion trainings, AmeriCorps National Service Day, etc.)

●        Display professional written and oral communication skills via email, Slack, Zoom, phone & social media as well as at the fields/in-person

●        Manage existing social media account(s) for assigned league in partnership with league Commissioner

●        Recap the service term with a formal End of Season Report

QUALIFICATIONS

●        Must be at least 18 years of age by conclusion of the program year (August 31, 2025)

●        Must possess a high school diploma or GED

●        Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

●        Clearance of a background check

●        Strong communication skills (written & verbal)

●        Strong interpersonal skills

●        Ability to interact with diverse populations and age groups

●        Proficiency with Zoom and communicating in a virtual setting

●        Strong organizational and leadership abilities

●        Reliable transportation to league sites in targeted region

●        Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

●        Must not have been released for cause from a previous AmeriCorps term of service

●        Must have not served more than 3 previous AmeriCorps terms of service

TIME REQUIREMENT

●        25-35 hours per week, flexible schedule to serve April-August

●        Selected applicants will be required to attend a virtual interview during the January-April hiring period

BENEFITS OF SERVICE

●        AmeriCorps Ambassadors may be eligible for student loan forbearance on federal student loans.

●        Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

●        Bi-Weekly Stipend up to a total of $5,250.00

●        Education Award of $1,565.08 after service completion

Individuals seeking service opportunities with the Giants Community Fund are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. All are welcomed and encouraged to apply.