Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Community Engagement Coordinator, SCI AmeriCorps

Woburn MA

30 July, 2022

12:50 PM

Description

The SCI AmeriCorps program supports youth success by connecting them with the relationships, experiences, and resources they need to succeed. Members implement volunteer outreach and capacity building activities that increase volunteer participation, and provide leadership training and community service opportunities for youth. In addition to supporting the capacity building of the host site, the goal is to empower youth to positively impact their communities and build their social capital through collaboration with peers and adults while developing leadership skills. HOST SITE OPPORTUNITY ─ Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston At Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB), the SCI AmeriCorps member will: Participate fully in all SCI AmeriCorps orientations and trainingsHelp realize BGCB’s mission to help young people build strong character and realize their full potential as responsible citizens and leadersGain valuable insight and experience in both back office and frontline operations of a leading youth-serving organization in Boston, working part-day on the administrative side of nonprofit management at BGCB’s main office as well as part-day serving youth directly in programming support at the Condon ClubDevelop volunteer and alumni management skills, including community outreach, recruitment, onboarding, training, events, and recognitionAssist Director with conducting needs assessments and communicating with clubs and partnersCollaborate on youth development programming, including the launch of the Condon Club’s Ready to Work Academy, a job readiness and social-emotional program for 7th grade studentsAmplify youth voices by engaging Torch Club members in championing a cause that builds community (Bilingual in Spanish or Haitian Creole is a plus)Support BGCB events with tabling and planning (e.g. the Holiday Gift program, Volunteer Breakfast, etc.)Complete a Social Capital Youth Project for BGCB’s youth enrichment programming REQUIREMENTS Able to commit to Full-Time service in local communities with diverse residentsEffective communication skills to conduct community outreach (written and verbal)Strong work ethic, collaboration, and time management skillsAvailability to serve in-person for some or all service activities BENEFITS Receive a Taxable Stipend up to $23,000/year, paid bi-weeklyEarn a Federal Education Award worth up to $6,495 upon successful completion of service40-hour SCI Member Training Certificate ProgramEligible for Free Healthcare at a no-cost premiumCan receive Student Loan Forbearance during active service To learn more and apply today, visit https://socialcapitalinc.org/americorps.