ABOUT WEPOWER
WEPOWER is building a team full of dreamers and doers. We partner with Black and Latinx communities to build power to re-design education, health, economic, and justice systems to be just and equitable for all. We engage the community and amplify their voices to inform critical decisions that impact their lives. We train community members to advocate and lead change. We invest in businesses and provide coaching and connections as they create jobs in the communities with whom we partner. We envision a future where we all have to power to lead, so every community prospers. Join us. Let's build together! ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Leadership Development team, the Leadership & Social Change Fellow (LSCF) is a 12-month AmeriCorps VISTA position. “AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members bring passion and perseverance where the need is greatest: to organizations that help eradicate poverty. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve as a catalyst for change, living and working alongside community members to meet our nation's most pressing challenges and advance local solutions.”
The LSCF will be responsible for working with the Leadership Development team to design, pilot, and evaluate WEPOWER's Leadership Development and community change model that works with Black and Latinx community members to develop their leadership skills, create innovative solutions to address educational and economic inequity, and take action to bring about those solutions.
AFTER THE FIRST 12 MONTHS, WE WILL CELEBRATE...
YOU WILL...
RESEARCH, DESIGN, AND PILOT A TWO-YEAR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT PREPARES COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR LEADING CHANGE ACROSS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. (50%)
RESEARCH AND DESIGN A TWO-YEAR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT PREPARES COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR STEPPING INTO PROFESSIONAL CAREERS WHERE THEY ADVANCE CHANGE IN AND EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS AND SYSTEMS. (50%)
YOU ARE...
YOUR EDUCATION & EXPERIENCES INCLUDE...
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The LSCF will have the flexibility to recruit, select, and supervise interns, practicum students, fellows, and volunteers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Fun. Fast. Focused. Values-driven. Community-centered. Collaborative. Innovative. Lots of brainstorming and imagining what's possible and then chasing each possibility until it is reality!
As a startup, WEPOWER demands extreme commitment and agility, AND we value each team member's personal life circumstances and priorities. We will work together to ensure the organization prioritizes the health, social-emotional wellbeing, and morale of each team member! Some evening and weekend work will be expected.
There will be 24-hour access to a co-working space with printing, conference rooms, phone booths, snacks, drinks, and the opportunity to be in community with other innovators, entrepreneurs, and entrepreneur support organizations.
COMPENSATION
VISTAs are technically considered volunteers. As a VISTA member, you receive a bi-weekly living allowance, an education award of $6,095 to support current student loan debt or to go towards future educational endeavors.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ENVIRONMENT
At WEPOWER, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our team, our programs, and our community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or genetic information.
This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
PROCESS
ROUND 1: Apply.
ROUND 2: Phone interview.
ROUND 3: Performance activity and half-day interview.
ROUND 4: Reference check.
START: Welcome to the team!
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