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ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT CLOSING THE OPPORTUNITY DIVIDE FOR YOUNG WOMEN?

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR THAT SUPPORTS EQUITY WHILE DIRECTLY IMPACTING THE LIVES OF YOUNG LATINAS AND WOMEN OF COLOR?

If yes, then CHICA PROJECT is the place for you!

ABOUT CHICA PROJECT

CHICA PROJECT (CP) is a nonprofit organization comprised of diverse leaders, professionals, and volunteers. Through a network of accomplished multicultural women, CHICA PROJECT empowers girls and young women to recognize their strengths and build the self-efficacy needed to embark on pathways to economic success. To learn more about our organization, visit chicaproject.org

ABOUT THE ROLE 

CHICA PROJECT is looking for a Youth Programs Fellow to lead the strategic execution of the organization's peer leader, school-based, and community-based programming. The successful candidate will support the operations and expansion of youth programs. Reporting to the Sr. Program Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with program interns, community partners, youth participants, and volunteers to ensure high quality facilitation of CHICA PROJECT's curriculum, “Chica's in Bloom”. This fellowship opportunity is for the 2022-2023 academic year, starting on August 22nd, 2022 and ending late June of 2023 and requires a commitment of 12-15 weekly hours. THIS IS A PAID OPPORTUNITY.

ABOUT YOU 

CHICA PROJECT is looking for someone who is mission-driven, with a positive attitude to play a critical role in ensuring that the day-to-day functioning of CHICA PROJECT's programming and the youth participant engagement are being executed effectively and efficiently. This is a valuable opportunity for Fellows to gain experience in the nonprofit sector, develop communications, operations, social emotional skills, and join a powerful network of women in Massachusetts and beyond. Further qualifications include:

• Passionate about youth development, social justice, and community building
• Experience in facilitating/executing youth programs
• Experience working with communities of color and grassroots organizations, with understanding of systemic oppressions
• Interest in program and event coordination and operations
• Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multilingual Proficiency or fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is preferred, but not required
• Strong facilitation skills
• A great sense of humor!
• Love of continuous learning
• Driver's license required

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The position will be mainly responsible for the following areas, but duties can expand beyond central responsibilities of:

• Collaborating with program team to create, strengthen, and maintain current program operations from recruitment to evaluation
• Manage and delegate upkeep of any necessary documents for program engagement (interest forms, waitlists, applications, in-program assessment, and end-of-program surveys)
• Set program communication goals for different platforms
• Attend all program events (peer leader sessions, community based sessions, orientations, and special events like the annual fundraiser)
• Lead on relationship with facilitators, community partners, and participants
• Oversee logistics of setup/breakdown of space, IT equipment, and maintain space cleanliness in program use
• For remote events, lead logistics of facilitation, zoom polls, hosting of sessions, and participant engagement
• Participate in session planning and assessments with the program team

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• College Credit (if applicable)
• Annual $1,400 stipend 
• Professional development support
• Annual end of the year gratitude bonus
• Flexible work from home schedule
• Unlimited menstrual leave for people with uteruses
• Access to subscriptions including but not limited to: the Boston Globe, the New York Times, Philanthropy MA, and more

We strongly believe that diverse experience, perspectives, and background lead to a better environment for our team and community. We are proud to foster a workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.