Youth Engagement and Service Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States buildOn Full time
Position Overview

Organization: buildOn

Type: Full Time/Exempt

Location: Boston

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday; Monday-Friday outside of the academic year

Salary: $45,000 - $47,000 (Commensurate with Experience)

Impact on the Community

In this role, you will engage exceptional high school students in SERVICE. This engagement will occur during classroom sessions in collaboration with educators, as well as after school and on weekends with local organizations. Utilizing buildOn's modified IPARD model, you will facilitate service learning that not only benefits the community but also fosters personal growth among the students. You will assist in recruiting participants for our Immersion program, where students will collaborate with business professionals to understand the significance of service while acquiring new skills and expanding their networks. Additionally, you will motivate students to apply for buildOn's Trek program, offering them the chance to travel to partner countries (Malawi, Nepal, Nicaragua, Guatemala, or Senegal) to contribute to school construction efforts.

About the Program

Our Boston Service-learning initiative equips high school students with the resources necessary to enact change in their communities through service. On a global scale, we partner with individuals in regions facing high poverty and illiteracy rates to establish schools, enroll out-of-school children, and support adult learners through our Adult Literacy Program. To date, our U.S. students have dedicated over 2.4 million hours of service, resulting in the construction of more than 2,500 schools across eight countries, with a new school being built every 36 hours.

Candidate Profile

buildOn is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional with a strong commitment to engaging youth in overcoming poverty, illiteracy, and low expectations through SERVICE and education. Our Engagement Specialists recognize the importance of connecting individuals who may not otherwise have the opportunity to serve and learn together.

The ideal candidate is driven to achieve ambitious goals and inspire youth to participate in service. A successful Engagement Specialist is approachable, humble, and eager to engage students both individually and in groups. They should be genuine, enthusiastic, and enjoyable to work with.

Key ResponsibilitiesStudent Engagement in Service Learning
  • Recruit students to participate in service opportunities within their communities. This recruitment will take place in various settings, including hallways, lunch periods, and classroom presentations, while also cultivating a core group of students to encourage their peers.
  • Facilitate meaningful service learning experiences in collaboration with community organizations after school and on weekends.
  • Collaborate closely with educators to engage students in IPARD service learning within the classroom.
Achievement of Goals & Data-Driven Strategies
  • Implement best practices and innovative approaches to meet monthly engagement goals for students and service hours.
  • Utilize the Salesforce platform to document student engagement promptly.
  • Maintain monthly engagement logs and utilize monitoring reports to adapt and enhance programs to meet objectives.
Building Relationships
  • Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with school advisors, counselors, administrators, faculty, support staff, parents, and local community organizations.
  • Engage with parents/guardians to gain their support for student involvement in service learning.
  • Develop relationships with partner organizations to connect students with essential services beyond buildOn's offerings.
Collaboration Across Departments
  • Support collaboration with various departments, including Development, Marketing, Global, Finance, and HR, to achieve organizational objectives, such as fundraising and amplifying student voices.
Qualifications
  • A strong commitment to SERVICE and an understanding of the transformative potential of youth in the Bronx through community engagement.
  • A dedication to creating empowering and antiracist programs for youth.
  • At least 2 years of experience engaging youth in educational or extracurricular settings.
  • A proactive approach to achieving ambitious monthly goals, recognizing that youth growth is linked to their service experiences.
  • A willingness to take initiative in co-developing and implementing new service-learning projects.
  • Demonstrated teaching or facilitation skills, particularly in implementing service-learning initiatives.
  • A solid understanding of systemic issues affecting community growth and a strong desire to leverage service for youth development.
  • Familiarity with regional school districts and the educational and nonprofit landscape.
  • Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
Benefits

At buildOn, we value our team members. Our benefits include:

  • A generous time-off policy of 39 days annually:
    • 2 paid shutdown weeks (10 days)
    • 2 weeks of paid vacation (10 days)
    • Paid sick days (5)
    • Paid personal days (7)
    • Paid holidays including Juneteenth (7)
  • 100% coverage of insurance premiums for medical, dental, and vision, along with subsidized deductibles.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
  • An opportunity to participate in the Trek program to work alongside community members in building schools.
  • $50 reimbursement for cell phone expenses.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

buildOn is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes innovation, strengthens our organization, and cultivates a culture where all individuals feel valued, heard, and respected. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status.

To learn more about buildOn, please visit our website.

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