Mass Poetry Community Engagement Coordinator (an SCI AmeriCorps Member Service Position)
The SCI AmeriCorps program supports youth success by connecting young people with the relationships, experiences, and resources they need to succeed. Members implement capacity building activities that increase volunteer participation, and provide leadership training and community service opportunities for youth. Since 2007, SCI AmeriCorps Members have served at various host sites in the Greater Boston area that are aligned with the mission of Social Capital Inc. (SCI).
SCI AmeriCorps is currently looking for candidates to fill positions for a 1700-hour service term (approximately 40 hours/week) from late August 2023 through June 2024. 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 ~ Mass Poetry ~ Boston, Chelsea, Lawrence, Lowell, Salem, MA
Mass Poetry envisions a world where poetry catalyzes understanding and connection. From hosting the Massachusetts Poetry Festival to offering a Teen Spoken Word Program at GrubStreet’s Center for Creative Writing, Mass Poetry aims to build “a community that lifts all voices.” www.masspoetry.org.
At Mass Poetry, the SCI AmeriCorps Member will need to (essential):
- Commit to full-term service in local communities with diverse residents
- Serve in-person for some or all service activities
- Participate fully in all SCI AmeriCorps orientations and trainings
- Support mentorship of the Teen Spoken Word Program and Teen Council members
- Manage web content and support technological needs, especially with an eye toward accessibility
- Train, coordinate and manage volunteers under supervision of Mass Poetry staff
- Develop volunteer management tools, processes and systems
- Support Mass Poetry events (both in-person and virtually) with an eye toward accessibility
- Have effective research and communication skills (written and verbal) to conduct community outreach
- Have a strong work ethic with collaboration and time management skills
- Complete a Social Capital Youth Project for Mass Poetry’s youth enrichment programming
In addition, Mass Poetry would prefer the SCI AmeriCorps Member (marginal):
- Have passion for poetry, contemporary literary culture, and Mass Poetry’s mission and programs
- Have prior experience with mentoring school-age students in an urban setting
- Have prior experience (or strong interest in) training volunteers
- Have prior experience event planning and/or creating systems
- Have prior experience with data collection and donor solicitation
- Be familiar with social media, Google Suite, Microsoft Office
- Have strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Standard AmeriCorps Member Benefits
- Receive a Taxable Stipend of up to $24,000/year, paid bi-weekly
- Earn a Federal Education Award worth $6,000+ upon successful completion of service
- Eligible for Health Care at a no cost premium
- Can receive Student Loan Forbearance during active service
Exclusive SCI AmeriCorps Member Benefits
- SCI Developing Leaders Program – comprehensive professional development in partnership with Merrimack College covering Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Youth Development, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, and more!
- Free Enrollment in a Community Engagement course taught by Merrimack College faculty with the option to receive undergraduate or graduate academic credit!
- Free Access to Merrimack College campus resources via Merrimack Student ID!
- Free MBTA Link Pass during your service term provided by SCI AmeriCorps!
Submit your application through the form at bit.ly/servewithsci.
Please contact our Program Director with any questions at americorps@socialcapitalinc.org.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed for applications, interviews and service. If you need an accommodation, please contact our Program Director at americorps@socialcapitalinc.org.
SCI AmeriCorps prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military service/veteran status, political affiliation, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.