THRIVE Peer Community Outreach and Support Coordinator

Essential Responsibilities:

• Community outreach: Help plan community events, participate and speak at community events, help plan and launch social media campaigns, help maintain a social media presence
• Volunteer recruitment: Help manage community workshops, track attendance and participant feedback, record and track volunteer interests and demographics
• Resource support: Help facilitate access to services and resources that contribute to improved employability—navigating systems for a work permit or a driver’s license or access to health, housing, and employment services
• Social support: Provide social support, such as going out for coffee or shopping, or providing occasional transportation for a THRIVE member to a required appointment or a medical meeting
• Community partner project: Engage potential community partners for housing support or for employment opportunities for THRIVE members.
• Complete a minimum of 1,500 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 1 hour 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:

• Social media updates: weekly updates of THRIVE social media
• Maintenance of THRIVE outreach and volunteer data tracking spreadsheets
• 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.

Lowell, MA

• Stipend of $1,100 semi-monthly while in service, up to $23,100, minus taxes and withholdings;
• Health insurance (individual coverage only)
• 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 $4000 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)
• Access to professional training opportunities available via THRIVE
• 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 8hrs
• The opportunity for at least 10 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)
• An individual with lived experience transitioning to community from incarceration
• 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
• Be a team player who enjoys working collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups and individuals
• Able to work independently without guidance
• Be flexible, patient, and persistent in the context of a changing and often unpredictable work environment
• Willing to network and nurture authentic relationships with prospective community partners
• Interested in using or learning technology including E-mail, Google Docs, and social media platforms
• Willing to serve flexible hours including mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends.

It would also be great if you (NOT REQUIRED):

• Are a licensed driver with access to a car or other means of independent transportation
• Are familiar with courts, agencies, organizations, employers, and/or property managers in Greater Lowell
• Have personal and/or professional experience with recovery from substance abuse (drugs and/or alcohol);
• AA/NA members welcome
• Speak a language other than English—multi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply (Spanish, Khmer, and Lao speakers wanted).