Teen Outreach Coordinator

Essential Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in and support program activities and workshops in the Teen Center, and be seen by staff and members as a Leader in the Club.
• Identify new local partners and building collaborative relationships throughout our service region.
• Develop curriculum/programs/activities/ workshops with teens in mind that act as conversation starters around sensitive topics like domestic violence, gang activities and drug prevention
• Build trusting relationships with members that will foster dialogue around sensitive topics, form mentor/mentee relationships with members that increases daily attendance in programs and services
• Complete a minimum of 750 hours of service, serving through June 24, 2023.
• Attend a minimum of 6 Commonwealth Corps trainings and service events held by MSA post orientation.
• Participate in a minimum of 30 minutes of MSA-related activities each week. This may include filling out timesheets, completing a bi-monthly reflection or check-in, or other MSA-related tasks or activities.

Marginal Responsibilities:

• Participate in BGCMS training and development programs
• Attend Clubhouse monthly meetings and leadership events, and participate in BGCMS organizational-wide events and meetings
• Participate in bi-weekly check-in/reflections with BGCMS supervisor (Youth Resource Navigator)
• Maintain and expand existing relationships with local partners as sources of collaboration.
• Be a part of the greater Commonwealth Corps community, including participating in cross-site learning groups, writing a short profile for the CC newsletter, connecting with other members on our online platforms, and attending optional social/service events.

Southeastern, MA

• Stipend of $550 semi-monthly while in service, up to $11,550 minus taxes and withholdings;
• Member assistance program, including unlimited, confidential, 24/7, phone counseling services and up to three free, in-person counseling sessions, plus a lot more;
• Completion award of up to $2,000 upon successful completion of service, minus taxes and withholdings;
• Reimbursement for outside training or professional development opportunities relevant to member’s service and/or goals (Up to $100; Dependent on approval from MSA)
• Extensive training from MSA with a diversity, equity and inclusion focus and other professional development opportunities;
• Limited reimbursement for travel to Corps-wide MSA-sponsored activities;
• Internet reimbursement up to $50/month while required to complete some service from home;
• Limited travel reimbursement from their host site for certain service-related travel away from their usual service location, according to that agency's policies;
• Mental Health/Personal Day once per month counting towards 4hrs
• The opportunity for at least 5 days of planned absences (may include holidays, does not count towards hours requirement);

You must be:

• A Massachusetts resident (see guidelines here) with legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• 18 years of age at minimum (member age range is 18 – 70+ years old)
• Excited to give back to your community and interested in developing your skills and gaining new professional experiences.
• Able to balance service internship commitments with personal commitments in a sustainable way.
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft suite and Google.
• Understanding and appreciative of the mission, vision, and values of BGCMS.
• A strong communicator, including the ability to present in front of large groups, interact with and motivate volunteers, and represent the organization at community events.
• Able to relate effectively to diverse groups of people and be comfortable in a highly collaboratively, fast- paced team environment.
• Experienced in or passionate about working with youth 13-18 years of age. •
• Comfortable having sensitive conversations around sex, drugs, gangs, violence, and gender identity
• Open-minded and willing to listen to multiple points of view on a multitude of topics.

It would also be great if you are:

• Experienced in or passionate about substance abuse prevention/risk behaviors.
• Willing to serve multiple days during the week (Monday-Friday 3-7 PM).
• Proficient or fluent in Spanish, Cape Verdean, or Haitian Creole – multi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.