FELLOWSHIP POSITIONS 2008-2009

OPEN POSITIONS:

United Teen Equality Center (UTEC)- Cultural Programs Fellow PDF | DOC
www.utec-lowell.org
LOWELL - The Cultural Programs Fellow (CPF) placed at the United Teen Equality Center (UTEC) will focus on special events programs and trips planned in conjunction with the many cultural organizations that operate in Lowell. The CPF will reach out to these institutions and plan events that celebrate the diversity of artistic expression between cultures and help elevate the life experiences of our teens. These may be in forms of guest workshops, field trips, or UTEC participation in local and national celebration days such as Lowell Winterfest or National Coming Out Day. The Fellow will also function as a team leader, fostering the development of organizational skills as UTEC teens participate in the planning and implementation process of many varied events, including monthly themes like Black History Month or Back-to-School. Our programs and events share a consistent mission, to empower teens to seek positive changes in their lives and in their community. With the guidance of the CPF, our teens will gain broader appreciation both for creative arts and for the power creative expression can yield when focused to achieve social change.

Sociedad Latina - Academic and Enrichment Fellow PDF | DOC
www.sociedadlatina.org
BOSTON - Since 1968, Sociedad Latina has been working in partnership with Latino youth to cultivate the next generation of leaders. With the support of families and the broader community, Sociedad Latina fulfills its critical mission by providing a broad array of programs that: 1) build youth skills, 2) educate and enrich the lives of youth and their families, and 3) foster youth and adult leadership and action. We subscribe to a positive youth development philosophy. The youth who attend these programs are stewards of the organization; their leadership and insight inform all programs and events. The Fellow will work with Sociedad Latina’s Education Programs, both of which address the needs of middle school and high school students in the Mission Hill/Roxbury neighborhood. Our Mission Enrichment After-School Program serves middle school students and our Mission Possible Program offers academic support for high school students and application support for seniors applying to college. The Fellow at Sociedad will provide direct support in recruiting youth for these Education Programs. The Fellow will also help coordinate and implement activities and logistics for both of our Education Programs, as well as helping to implement our after-school curriculums and recruiting volunteers


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FILLED POSITIONS:

St. Stephen's After School Program - Volunteer and Academic Coordinator PDF | DOC
www.ststephensbos.org
BOSTON - The mission of St. Stephen’s Youth Programs is to build a strong community that serves the children of the Villa Victoria neighborhood by providing them with a safe, challenging, and supportive community in which they can thrive. This is reflected in the Youth Program’s motto, which is “Feel Safe, Feel Big, Feel Connected.” We offer an afterschool program every day, a seven-week summer enrichment program, and regular weekend and vacation activities for youth. A Massachusetts Promise Fellow serving at St. Stephens After School Program will have two key responsibilities. S/he will recruit and coordinate the volunteers from the local community, nearby colleges, and our partner suburban parishes to support the work of our elementary youth program. Currently, we have 50 adults who volunteer weekly with our youth, serving as reading partners (meeting twice weekly to read with individual children for 40 minutes), helping students with homework, supporting students in the TERC math curriculum, leading workshops, and participating in the program in other ways. The Fellow will also meet with teachers to build and maintain relationships at local elementary schools in order to track academic progress of students. The Fellow will build relationships and coordinate a wide variety of adults to meet a myriad of needs for our elementary students.

Ensuring Stability Through Action In Our Community - GED Plus Mentoring Coordinator PDF | DOC
www.esacboston.org
BOSTON - Ensuring Stability through Action in our Community (ESAC) is a community-based, nonprofit organization serving the elderly, youth and other vulnerable residents of the Greater Boston community. ESAC facilitates and promotes healthy, stable, and integrated neighborhoods, by stimulating efforts to address the economic and social service needs in the community. The primary focus is on: 1) creating family and neighborhood stability by increasing the individual’s capacity to effect positive social change; and 2) fostering community participation to address compelling local issues. ESAC is seeking a Fellow to serve as the Mentoring Program Coordinator for GED Plus. GED Plus is an innovative education program that equips students with the necessary academic qualifications, social and work-related competencies, and essential support systems to achieve economic self-sufficiency and to reach their long-term educational goals. The GED Plus program objectives are to: 1) prepare students to attain the GED credential; 2) provide the support systems necessary for students to address their circumstances and propel them toward self-sustainability and a healthier future; and 3) provide access to further education, training or employment.

Science Club for Girls - Pilot Site and Volunteer Coordinator PDF | DOC
www.scienceclubforgirls.org
BOSTON - Science Club for Girls increases the self-confidence and scientific literacy of girls from underrepresented groups through free, after school programs that focus on hands-on activities, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. The Fellow at Science Club for Girls will serve as a program manager to maintain and expand existing programs in Boston. The Fellow will serve as program manager for existing and new pilot sites, with responsibility for coordinating volunteer recruitment training and management, and developing and maintaining relationships with partners and ensuring that programs run smoothly. In particular, the Fellow will collaborate with current staff members to develop a comprehensive youth leadership program in response to the anticipated increase in Junior Assistants.