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OUR MISSION
Loving Our Cities is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit community development corporation with a mission to enhance the quality of life where we live, work, serve, and worship through civic engagement, community programming, education, and workforce development.
OUR PEOPLE
Loving Our Cities is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit community development corporation is home to people from all walks of life who are committed to making a difference in their communities. They are truly the backbone of our mission-driven work.
Our dedication to fostering a community of talented people stems from a commitment made by our leadership.
OPEN POSITIONS
Servant Leader Intern (SLI)
Reports To: Site Coordinator
Employment Type: Seasonal, Full-Time (Summer, 6 weeks)
Location: Perfecting Plaza, 274 Delsea Dr, Sewell, NJ
About the Role: Serve as a classroom leader for the Loving Our Cities Freedom School program and help create a joyful, literacy-rich summer experience for scholars in grades 3–8. Servant Leader Interns teach the Integrated Reading Curriculum, build meaningful relationships with scholars, and inspire a love of reading and leadership.
Responsibilities:
● Teach and implement the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools Integrated Reading Curriculum
● Create an engaging, positive classroom environment
● Lead small-group instruction and literacy activities
● Support daily Harambee! celebrations
● Communicate regularly with families
● Participate fully in training, staff meetings, and program activities
● Serve as a positive role model for scholars
Qualifications:
● Must be at least 18 years old
● High school diploma required, current college enrollment strongly preferred
● Experience working with youth preferred
● Passion for literacy, youth development, and social justice
● Strong communication and teamwork skills
● Must attend mandatory national and local CDF training (travel will be required)
Schedule & Pay:
6-week summer program (July 6-August 14, 2026) + 1–2 weeks prep/training.
Compensation: $20 per hour
How to Apply: Submit your application online by April 24th. Click here to apply online.
Junior Servant Leader (JSL)
Reports To: Site Coordinator & Servant Leader Intern
Employment Type: Seasonal, Full-Time (Summer, 6 weeks)
Location: Perfecting Plaza, 274 Delsea Dr, Sewell, NJ
About the Role: Junior Servant Leaders (JSLs) support the Loving Our Cities Freedom School program by assisting Servant Leader Interns and staff in creating a joyful, literacy-rich summer experience for scholars in grades 3–8. JSLs serve as positive role models, help with classroom activities, and develop leadership skills while gaining valuable work experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Servant Leader Interns with classroom activities and literacy instruction
- Support small-group learning and scholar engagement
- Help with classroom organization, materials, and transitions
- Participate in daily Harambee! celebrations
- Model positive behavior and leadership for younger scholars
- Support enrichment activities and special events
- Attend required training and staff meetings, (some local travel required)
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Currently enrolled in high school
- Must meet academic eligibility requirements (minimum GPA of 3.0 recommended)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Interest in youth leadership, education, or community service
- Must attend required training (some local travel required)
Schedule & Pay:
6-week summer program (July 6-August 14, 2026) + 1–2 weeks prep/training.
Compensation: $18 per hour
How to Apply: Submit your application online by April 24th. Click here to apply online.
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OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Loving Our Cities is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit community development corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) laws. Loving Our Cities is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit community development corporation strictly prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion or creed, national origin, alienage, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions or decision making (of employees or their dependants), familial status, marital status, partnership status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veterans status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre- employment criminal conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all Loving Our Cities is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit community development corporation activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, discipline and discharge. This policy also bans discriminatory harassment. Employment at the Loving Our Cities is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit community development corporation is at will.
