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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 a Mentor Program Fellow to co-develop and execute mentor program for its second year. The successful candidate will act as lead liaison for mentors, enhance system and processes, and implement strategic goals for sustainability and scalable success for mentor program. Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, this fellow will foster community amongst mentors, launch resource sharing initiatives, and co-create program goals. 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 CP's programming are being executed effectively and efficiently. This is a valuable opportunity for Fellows to gain experience in the nonprofit sector, develop communications, operations, relationship building skills, and join a powerful network of women in Massachusetts. Further qualifications include:

• Passionate about youth development, social justice, and community building 
• Experience in managing programs for young professionals
• Experience working with communities of color and grassroots organizations, with understanding of systemic oppressions
• Interest in coordinating networking opportunities and fostering culture 
• Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual: 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

Responsibilities 

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

• Collaborating with staff to create, strengthen, and maintain current program operations from recruitment to evaluation 
• Manage data entry (attendance, demographics, network) 
• Creating and modify any necessary documents for program engagement (interest forms, waitlists, applications, in-program assessment, and end-of-program surveys) 
• Assist program team with managing program communications (advertising, case management forms, and newsletters) 
• Attend all program events (peer leader sessions, community based sessions, orientations, and special events like the annual fundraiser or mentor happy hours)
• Create and distribute outreach list of program mentors per event 
• Coordinate logistics from execution of session agendas and relationship with facilitators

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: Business Zoom account, the Boston Globe, Women in Development (WID), 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.