YWCA MALDEN contact Chris Murphy

Malden MA

29 September, 2021

1:29 PM

Description

YWCA MALDEN CENTER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES POSITION AVAILABLE Senior Leader for TASK Program TASK (Teen Advocates Sharing Knowledge) YWCA Malden is an innovative community-based organization with a mission of Empowering Women and Eliminating Racism. The organization’s unique programs are targeted to underserved low-income women, girls, and families of color in the urban community of Malden, Massachusetts. Position Description and Responsibilities The Senior TASK leader (STL) is a high school graduate/college student. The STL should have some experience working with or mentoring high school girls either as a camp counselor or similar position. The STL should understand the TASK program as it relates to the overall mission of the YWCA. The STL guides and directs the TASK peer leaders/members to organize community and online projects This wide-reaching community service orientated program has included themes such as gun control, substance abuse prevention, leadership development and other social related topics. The STL is responsible for keeping members on time and on point for project completion and assists to complete identified goals. She works with the Program Coordinator to ensure objectives and goals are being met and organizes identified projects (speakers, areas of focus, potential partners, and on-line meeting and in person meetings are scheduled). About TASK: Teen advocates sharing knowledge is a peer leadership program for teenage girls between 14 and 18 years of age and in grades 9-12. TASK is a youth led program. The YWCA Malden through the TASK program gives teens the opportunity to develop and perfect leadership skills while making an impact on their peers and community. TASK members research topics to tackle set goals and objectives that will positively affect the youth, teens, and the general community. TASK, with the assistance of an adult advisor plans the activities and direction they will need to take to accomplish their goal(s). It is important for girls to be trained in critical issues and become civically engaged in their community. TASK members work in collaboration, on some projects, with other youth groups across the state on issues where all benefit from such collaboration. It is important for TASK members to be responsible individuals as it relates to family, school, work, and community. TASK members are trained in tobacco and substance abuse prevention, racial justice, public speaking, financial literacy, college preparation and other areas. YWCA Malden is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action/Immigration Reform and Control Act/American with Disabilities Act Employer. YWCA Malden is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. CONTACT: send resume to [email protected]