Needs From: BrownEngage

Support Refugee Youth in Providence as a Summer Educator AmeriCorps Member at Camp RYSE!

Summer Educator AmeriCorps Members have the joy of developing strong relationships with refugee youth as they manage a classroom of 10-15 refugee youth, implement and adapt grade-level English Literacy and STEM curriculum, lead enrichment and all-camp activities/field trips, support behavior management through restorative practices, and document academic and social-emotional growth. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team and gain valuable teaching, leadership, and community-engagement experience–all while giving back to their community and having a blast!

Support Refugee Youth in Providence as an Enrichment Specialist AmeriCorps Member at Camp RYSE!

Enrichment Specialist AmeriCorps Members play a key role in planning and leading daily enrichment activities, including All Camp Circle, arts and crafts, sports, dance, and more. Additionally, they collaborate with Summer Educators to facilitate small-group literacy support and provide behavior support to ensure a positive, growth-oriented camp experience for refugee youth. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team and gain valuable youth development, leadership, and community-engagement experience–all while giving back to their community and having a blast!

Time Commitment: June 22nd - August 14th, 2026

Living Stipend: $4,000

Education Award: $1,565.08

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the RYSE ED and Camp RYSE Coordinator AmeriCorps Members to plan and coordinate enrichment activities at camp

• Work alongside Camp RYSE Counselors and Summer Educator AmeriCorps Members to provide supplemental in-classroom, small group, or one-on-one academic support as needed

• Plan and coordinate daily “All Camp Circle” activities, songs, skits, and announcement

• Plan and coordinate daily enrichment activities, including soccer, dance, arts and crafts, and swimming

Please review the full position description HERE and APPLY TODAY!

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted until May 11th at 11:59 p.m. 

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Teacher Mentor

Are you an experienced K-12 educator? Support the summer learning of English language learners in Providence, Rhode Island while only working 4 hours per day this summer (8:00am - 12:00pm, Mon - Fri)!

Time Commitment: June 22 - August 14, 2026 (start date is flexible)
Compensation: $3,840.00

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead 2 training sessions during Camp RYSE Training
• Coach and co-teach: observe and coach AmeriCorps members and counselors during literacy and STEM lessons, co-teach and provide small group support, regularly deliver constructive feedback
• Mentor and train: offer guidance on instructional strategies, classroom/behavior management techniques, and ways to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment; run continual as-needed teacher training sessions; encourage AmeriCorps members and counselors to pursue a future in education
• READ MORE HERE!

Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience as a K-12 educator, with a strong background in literacy and/or STEM education (required)
• Experience working with multilingual student populations, including refugee or immigrant youth (required)
• READ MORE HERE!

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With questions, please contact careers@campryse.org

Interested in supporting refugee and immigrant youth in Providence?

We’re looking for drivers to join our amazing Camp RYSE team.

 Camp RYSE is a FREE, five-week summer camp that provides summer learning and enrichment opportunities to refugee and immigrant youth in Rhode Island.

Drivers make Camp RYSE possible. The majority of our families are only able to access our program IF we are able to offer transportation support! Transporting campers to camp is therefore one of our most important roles!

Drivers will use their own vehicle and must pass a background and driving record check. You will be transporting our campers to and from our camp location Monday-Friday from July 6th to August 7th. 

Interested in celebrating Refugee youth in Rhode Island?

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to photograph Camp RYSE

Camp RYSE is a FREE, five-week summer camp that provides summer learning and enrichment opportunities to refugee and immigrant youth in Rhode Island.

Photographers will capture photos and videos of campers, staff, and volunteers; sharing the stories and magic of camp. In this role, you will help curate a "15 Years of Camp" long-format video; interviewing participants and recording b-roll. 

Flexible, short hours:

Choose any day/times between

July 13- August 7th, Monday-Friday, 9:00-3:00pm

Calling all youth workers, organizers, and educators: Are you interested in running a grassroots program for refugee youth?!

Please review the full position description and APPLY TODAY!

Priority deadline April 5th at 11:59 p.m. Applications submitted after this date will be considered on a rolling basis.

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RYPM Co-Director

Time Commitment: June 1st - August 31st (hours vary)
Compensation: $2,250.00

Essential Responsibilities:
• Lead program planning and design in collaboration with RYSE staff, board, and volunteers—including workshop themes, schedules, field trips, and youth goals; coordinate facilitator and youth recruitment, and manage logistics like transportation, meals, and supplies.
• Oversee daily program operations, lead activities, and support facilitators and youth participants to ensure a positive, youth-centered experience aligned with RYSE values.
• Manage logistics and finances during the program, including attendance, transportation, meals, purchasing, and expense tracking in line with the RYPM budget.
• Support evaluation and reflection by collecting program data, participating in the post-program debrief, and helping compile outcomes and recommendations for future improvement.

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All details at www.campryse.org/jobs. With questions, please contact info@campryse.org