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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 throughout Massachusetts. Through a network of accomplished multicultural women, CP empowers girls to recognize their strengths and build the self-efficacy needed to embark on pathways to economic success. To learn more about CP visit chicaproject.org

About the Role 

CP seeks Program Facilitators to lead the strategic execution of CP's peer leader, school-based, and community-based programming. Successful candidates will support the facilitation of our "Chicas in Bloom" curriculum and engage program participants throughout our programs. Reporting to the Lead Program Facilitator, the successful candidates will work closely with the program team, community partners, youth participants, and volunteers to ensure high quality facilitation of CP's curriculum. THIS IS A PART-TIME PER-DIEM OPPORTUNITY STARTING AT $25/HOUR. Hours are rotating throughout the programming year. 

About You 

CHICA PROJECT is looking for someone who is mission-driven, with a positive attitude to play a critical role in ensuring the facilitation of "Chicas in Bloom" through different program areas. This is a valuable opportunity for someone to gain experience in the nonprofit sector, curriculum facilitation, youth engagement, social emotional skills, and join a powerful network of women in Massachusetts. 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 coordination and operations
• Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual: Proficiency or fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is preferred, but not required 
• Ability to participate in in-person Boston-based programming
• Strong facilitation skills 
• A great sense of humor!
• Love of continuous learning

Responsibilities 

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

• Collaborating with CHICA PROJECT team to create, strengthen, and maintain current program operations, particularly in the execution of programming 
• Attend all program events (peer leader sessions, community based sessions, orientations, and special events like the annual fundraiser)
• Oversee logistics of setup/breakdown of space, IT equipment, and maintain space cleanliness throughout event
• 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:

• Professional development support
• Hybrid work culture and flexible schedule
• Unlimited menstrual leave for people with uteruses

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.