Operations Coordinator, Latin America & Africa
TIERNEY LEARNING CENTER/BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BOSTON
AMERICORPS MASSACHUSETTS PROMISE FELLOW
AmeriCorps Massachusetts Promise Fellows deliver the resources young people need to be successful in life by creating, managing, and leading meaningful out-of-school time programs for youth in grades 6-12. Fellow projects focus on and college and career exploration and academic enrichment.
THE MASSACHUSETTS PROMISE FELLOWSHIP achieves this by placing AmeriCorps Fellows with schools, non-profit organizations and state/local government agencies that focus on fulfilling the needs of our youth by providing: a caring adult, a safe place, a healthy start, a marketable skill, and an opportunity to give back.
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Required Skills
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
South Boston-The Fellow will be the main source of contact for youth ages 11-14 in the after school program, providing dedicated homework help, steam (science, technology, engineering, art, math) programming, and experiential learning opportunities. The Fellow will also play an integral role in recruitment and retention for after school. Other potential duties and opportunities include promoting and planning family engagement events and assisting with the Tierney’s OMT (Teen Program) during the evening. The role will additionally include seeking and maintaining partnerships with other community organizations, planning programs and field trips, regular staff and supervision meetings, fulfilling essential MPF duties (time sheets, program reports, professional development, data collections, etc.), and assisting with general responsibilities within the TLC.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Required Experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 18 years or older
High school diploma or GED equivalent required, bachelors preferred
Experience working with preteen and teen populations required, program planning/curriculum development/event planning experience preferred
Knowledge of youth development principles
Deep belief in the power and potential of young people to create social change
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills required
Interest in and commitment to national and community service
Passionate about social justice and working with diverse communities, youth, and families
Ability to work independently and take initiative, as well as part of a team
Knowledge of Spanish preferred
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Must be a US Citizen, US National or Permanent Resident Alien
Must be willing to undergo a National Service Criminal History Check, including screenings through the National Sex Offender Public Website, a name-based search of the statewide criminal history registry both in Massachusetts and your state of residence upon application to our program (if not Massachusetts), and a fingerprint based FBI check. *Eligibility to participate in MPF is contingent on the results of this screening
FELLOW SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday, 10am-6pm
(some evening or weekend hours to be expected, schedule can be flexible depending on programming)
SUPERVISOR NAME: ALYSE FAIELLA SUPERVISOR EMAIL: AFAIELLA@BGCB.ORG
BENEFITS
For an eleven month, full-time commitment and 1,700 hours of AmeriCorps service Fellows receive:
A taxable living allowance of up to $15,500/year ¨ Excellent training opportunities ¨ FREE courses at Northeastern University in the College of Professional Studies & discounted courses upon successfully completing the service year ¨ Loan forbearance and an up to $6,095 educational award ¨ Monthly travel allowance ¨Career coaching and support ¨ Healthcare benefits
CONTACT INFORMATION
APPLY ASAP! Applicants are hired on a rolling basis.
Visit masspromisefellowapplication2019 to complete a general application AND UPLOAD YOUR LETTER OF INTEREST, RESUME AND CONTACT INFO FOR TWO REFERENCES ASAP AND BEFORE MAY 1ST, 2019.
MORE INFO
https://www.thetierneylearningcenter.org/
https://www.bgcb.org/
The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship is committed to providing equal opportunities. We serve and partner with diverse organizations, and are dedicated to non-discrimination. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals with whom we are in contact are treated equally without regard to age, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or expression, or veteran status. We require that all our partners make reasonable accommodations for interviews and service for any and all individuals with a permanent or temporary disability. We actively partner with organizations representing minority concerns and interests to build high-performing teams that mirror the communities we serve.
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
South Boston-The Fellow will be the main source of contact for youth ages 11-14 in the after school program, providing dedicated homework help, steam (science, technology, engineering, art, math) programming, and experiential learning opportunities. The Fellow will also play an integral role in recruitment and retention for after school. Other potential duties and opportunities include promoting and planning family engagement events and assisting with the Tierney’s OMT (Teen Program) during the evening. The role will additionally include seeking and maintaining partnerships with other community organizations, planning programs and field trips, regular staff and supervision meetings, fulfilling essential MPF duties (time sheets, program reports, professional development, data collections, etc.), and assisting with general responsibilities within the TLC.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES