Uniting youth and global communities through service‑led school building and education.
Lead youth service‑learning programs at a Detroit high school, recruiting, planning, and reporting.
7 days ago ago
$43,680 - $47,840
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Detroit, MI
Onsite
Company Size
382 Employees
Service Specialisms
Education
Global Development
Community Building
Nonprofit
Volunteer Programs
Sector Specialisms
Education
Community Development
Service Learning
School Building
Poverty Reduction
Civic Engagement
Academic Engagement
Empowerment
Role
Description
data entry
recruitment
partnerships
program planning
reporting
student engagement
Weekly Salesforce Data Input - Use Salesforce platform to enter student engagement each week.
Build authentic relationships with students in order to create interest and incorporate student voice into the program
Program Representation - Represent buildOn as the sole buildOn staff at one designated partner high school.
Lunchtime Recruitment - Table, provide service-centered activity, and/or flyer share during student lunchtime.
In-Class Service Learning - Collaborate with teachers to facilitate up to 6 In-class service learning lessons per month.
Monthly Engagement Report - Write monthly engagement logs and use monitoring reports to innovate and pivot to improve programs and meet goals.
Classroom Presentation - Introduce buildOn to students through “ in-class presentations”.
Student Leadership Team - Establish a student leadership team to support, grow and enhance the programmatic experience at your designated buildOn school.
Student Fair Tabling - Sett up a buildOn table at school-wide student fairs.
Transitional Recruitment - Connect with students and recruit them to join buildOn in-between classes.
Establish relationships with partner organizations to connect students to needed services that are outside of buildOn’s scope.
Establish, develop, and maintain strategic partnerships with school advisors and counselors, administrators, faculty, support staff, parents, and local community partners.
Weekly Program Meetings - Host program meetings to build relationships with students and provide space for students to voice interests, ideas, and concerns as it pertains to their community. Schedule: 1 Per Week.
Student Recruitment - Recruit students to serve with buildOn in their communities.
Monthly Regional Service Planner - Forward plan your service projects/activities for the month ahead
Afterschool & Weekend Service - Plan, organize, and lead students in meaningful service learning projects with community organizations with a strong focus on people to people Direct Service. Schedule: 2-3 Afterschool Service Opportunities each week + a Saturday service project each week
Provide outreach to parents/guardians and gain their support for engaging their child/children in service learning.
Trek Recruitment - Recruit students to build a school in one of our partner countries.
Requirements
youth engagement
solution oriented
team player
google suite
salesforce
service learning
2+ years of engaging youth in the classroom or extra-curricular programming
Solution Oriented
Highly Collaborative Team Player
Knowledge of the systemic issues that inhibit the growth of communities and a strong desire to use service to develop youth
Understanding of Google Suite, Salesforce or other data platform experience preferred
Demonstrated skills as a teacher/facilitator or experience working side-by-side with teachers/facilitators, particularly implementing service-learning projects
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1991 Founded
Year Established
The organization was established in 1991 by a former GE finance professional.
$15M Revenue
Annual Revenues
The organization reports annual revenues around $15 million through donations and partnerships.
2.5M Hours
Service Hours Logged
U.S. students have contributed 2.5 million service hours in their communities.
2,900 Schools
Schools Built
The organization has built nearly 2,900 schools across eight low-income countries.
buildOn sparks change through service and school construction.
Students from urban U.S. high schools engage in weekly community service before joining global school-building treks.
The organization builds a school roughly every two days.
Funded through donations and partnerships.
Typical projects include afterschool programs in cities like Boston, Detroit, Chicago, the Bronx, and Oakland.
Their global build work uses local labor, a covenant model, and materials provided by villages.
They’ve built nearly 2,900 schools serving over 370,000 students worldwide.
Culture + Values
93–98% Graduation Rate
High School Graduation
U.S. participants achieve high school graduation rates of 93–98%, reflecting a strong academic focus and support system.
70% College Attendance
Higher Education Participation
Approximately 70% of students go on to college, showcasing the program's impact on fostering long-term educational success.
50% Female Student Attendance
Community Commitment
Every village involved guarantees that at least 50% of students attending are female, emphasizing gender equality in education.
“Break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy and low expectations through service and education.”
Service‐driven youth leadership—students volunteer weekly (75% direct service, 25% beautification) in their communities.
Global community collaboration—every village signs a covenant, provides labor.
Environment + Sustainability
200+ schools
Solar Power Installations
Solar power has been installed in schools across multiple countries to improve access to clean energy and education.
70% women
Empowered Participants
The SCB-buildOn Malawi project empowers adults, particularly women, through solar-powered classrooms and literacy programs.
Program supports UN Sustainable Development Goals including Clean Energy (SDG 7) and Climate Action (SDG 13).
No stated net‑zero target date publicly available.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% girls
Girls in schools
Community commitments ensure that at least half of school attendees are girls before construction starts.
301 participants
Literacy programs
Adult literacy programs launched in Burkina Faso enrolled 301 participants, with the majority being women.