Americorps Fellowship Opportunities

New York Peace Institute is one of the nation’s largest non-profit conflict resolution organizations, helping thousands of people peacefully, creatively, and durably resolve their disputes each year. We provide free conflict resolution services, including mediation, conflict coaching, facilitation, arbitration, and restorative justice processes virtually, and through our Brooklyn and Manhattan Centers, and in cooperation with courts, community-based organizations, schools, and governmental agencies. In addition, we train and credential mediators, host public events on peacebuilding, and provide customized training and consulting services in New York City and beyond. 

Open Positions

New York Peace Institute has four open AmeriCorps fellowship opportunities to support the various case management and training functions of the organization. These are entry level positions and offer a unique blend of administrative responsibilities and exposure to mediation practices, providing a foundation for growth in the field. The roles involve supporting programs, while working towards becoming a certified mediator and practitioner. We’re seeking organized, empathetic individuals eager to learn and make a positive impact on New York City families. The four opportunities are in the following areas:

1. Community, Civil and Housing Mediation (Full-time Capacity Building Position)
2. Restorative and Conflict Consulting (Full-time Youth Specialist Position)
3. Family Court (Part-time Family Services Specialist Position)
4. Special Education Mediation (Part-time Capacity Building position)

How You Will Spend Your Time

Working under the supervision of our program staff, these positions will perform data-entry, administrative, outreach, and training support tasks. At the outset of the work, all AmeriCorps members will receive training in mediation and case management, and depending on their specialized area(s), they will attend trainings in restorative justice processes, conflict coaching, and/or family and custody mediation. Furthermore, opportunities for professional development will be a regular feature of these positions. More specifically, you will be:

• Participating in trainings and staff-wide events
• Conducting client intakes, collecting demographic and evaluation survey data, and responding to email and phone inquiries
• Observing mediation sessions and mediator debriefs
• Entering and updating client databases
• Distributing and collecting required signatures and forms
• Supporting outreach events, trainings and presentations

Additional information about each of the AmeriCorps positions (including stipend and educational award provided through Americorps) is outlined below:

Community, Civil and Housing Mediation

Full-time

Hours:     37.5 hrs./week

Stipend:$22,000/year 

Includes Health Insurance

Education Award $7,395

Role: Support case management, service delivery, and outreach functions for court-involved cases pending in Civil and Housing Courts, as well as for interpersonal disputes impacting the community.

Restorative and Conflict Consulting

Full-time

Hours:     37.5 hrs./week

Stipend:$22,000/year 

Includes Health Insurance

Education Award $7,395

Role: Expand access to training, restorative practices, and other conflict resolution services directly to young people in vulnerable communities as well as to the adults who work with them – teachers, credible messengers, family court judges and court staff, juvenile justice, and other youth-serving agencies – to better support their work with youth.

Family Court Mediation

Part-time

Hours:    19 hrs./week

Stipend:  $11,000/year

Education Award $3,697

Role: Support case management and service delivery of co-parenting mediation services for separated parents referred by Family Court.

Special Education Mediation

Part-time

Hours:    19 hrs./week

Stipend:  $11,000/year

Education Award $3,697

Role: Support case management, service delivery and outreach for Special Education and Early Intervention disputes referred by parents, schools and advocates for mediation services.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in conflict resolution and/or restorative justice
• Demonstrated commitment to New York Peace Institute’s mission and values, including fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment
• High level of cultural competency, including the ability to communicate effectively with people of all backgrounds and cultures; excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent time management and organization skills and ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications and office software
• Comfort with remote work tools and virtual communication platforms

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: 

New York Peace Institute is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. We are committed to building a talented team with diverse skill sets that reflect the diversity of New York City residents. We are a community of leaders who are proud to represent many different national, racial, ethnic, socio-economic, religious, gender, disabilities and other identities.

New York Peace Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or other characteristics or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.