City Service Corps
Engage Communities with City Service Corps
City Service Corps, an AmeriCorps program launched in 2015 by NYC Service, a division of the Mayor’s office, recruits individuals to serve full-time from September 2024 - June 2025 at City agency host sites. City Service Corps is comprised of high-impact service projects led by city agencies in impact areas addressing critical capacity and community-related issues.
City Service Corps applications are now closed.
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Have questions? Send us an email at servicerecruitment@cityhall.nyc.gov or call our AmeriCorps line at 212-788-7550
Our Impact Areas
- Disaster Response - Healthy Futures
- Economic Opportunity - Veterans and Military Families
- Education - Learn more about impact areas
- Environmental Stewardship
Applying to City Service Corps
- Application Process
- Step 1: Submit an Application
When you request an application you will receive a link that will allow you to save your progress and return later.
- Step 2: Complete a Phone Screen
Selected applicants will be invited to join a 25-minute phone interview with an NYC Service staff member. During the interview, you'll share more about your background and experiences, and discuss specific available positions.
- Step 3: Interview with Host Site
If a position that fits your skills and interests is available, we'll connect you with one of our host site supervisors for a virtual interview. This interview will focus on skills specific to the site and position. You may be selected to interview for up to three (3) positions.
- Step 4: Offers Made!
If the supervisor you interviewed with would like to offer you the position, you'll be notified by an NYC Service staff member.
- Member Benefits
- Living allowance of up to $21,250 (pre-tax) distributed evenly throughout the term
- MetroCard for commuting to and from service
- Eli Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (valued at $5,176) upon successful term completion
- Nonprofit exposure
- Resume-building professional experience
- Loan forbearance and interest accured paid on qualified student loans upon successful term completion
- On-site orientation and ongoing monthly training provided by NYC Service
- Additional training and professional support at host site
- Childcare assistance, if eligible
- Health coverage (no premium or monthly enrollment fees)
- Eligibility & Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States
- Have successfully obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to the start of thr program
- Agree to and pass a criminal background check
- Abillity to serve full-time for the full program term (generally Monday to Friday, 9AM-5PM)
- A strong motivation for making a positive difference in New York City
- Willingness to learn new skills and improve upon existing ones
- Must complete a total of 1,200 hours
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