AmeriCorps Program & Advising Fellow (Full-Time Year Round)
2025 – 2026 application is now OPEN!
Support and guide students year-round. Experience the impact of mentoring, academic advising, coaching, and program implementation. Grow as a leader and an advocate. Become an AmeriCorps Year-Round Program & Advising Fellow for Breakthrough now — it will be the most meaningful year of your life!
ABOUT BEING A PROGRAM & ADVISING FELLOW
Program & Advising Fellows (AmeriCorps Year-Round members) spend the year supporting students in middle school, high school, and post-secondary education through mentoring, academic support, coaching, and program implementation. No experience is needed as extensive training is provided.
- Full-time AmeriCorps Program & Advising Fellows work 40-50 hours weekly
- Work closely with assigned supervisor to provide individualized support to students
- Provide academic support to students at the Breakthrough office or their campus
- Assist in the development and implementation of programming
- Cultivate and manage Breakthrough volunteers for your team and students
- Mentor students on skills and strategies for postsecondary success
- Act as a role model to Breakthrough students
- Communicate with students and families regularly
- Approach work with cultural competence in working with vulnerable populations
- Participate actively in all training, professional development, civic reflection, and service activities
HOW TO APPLY
We are now accepting online applications for the 2025 – 2026 service term. The application process includes submitting an application, an initial interview, a video interview, and a team interview. Successful candidates typically receive a final offer within three weeks of applying.
Service Term Dates
Middle School and High School Teams: September 2, 2025 – August 7, 2026
College & Career Success and Schoolwide/PSAP Teams: September 2, 2025 – August 21, 2026
WHAT IS AMERICORPS
AmeriCorps is a national service program in the United States where individuals serve communities in need through various organizations. Members commit to a term of service, receive benefits of living allowance and education awards, and contribute to projects addressing critical needs such as education, public health, and disaster relief. Learn more about the benefits of joining AmeriCorps from the AmeriCorps Central Texas webpage below.
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