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YouthBuild Just-A-Start Now Hiring Full-Time AmeriCorps Members

9/16/2013

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YouthBuild Just-A-Start is looking for qualified candidates willing to dedicate a year to national service. There are now two positions and four spots open as full-time AmeriCorps employees at the Cambridge site. 


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FULL-TIME AMERICORPS MEMBER POSTING: AmeriCorps Alumni Coach
ONLY 1 POSITION1 AVAILABLE!
YouthBuild Just-A-Start AmeriCorps Program, 1175 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

RESPONSIBILITIES:


A minimum of 80% of this full-time opportunity will be spent in service.  The service will include tutoring to AmeriCorps alumni, who are enrolled in post-secondary education, providing job search support for alumni, collecting alumni data, supporting alumni outreach, and contributing to a team of teachers, case manager, transition specialists, and alumni support staff. Member will also plan and facilitate workshops for the program around transitioning into post-secondary education and a career.  Member will also serve as a peer role model with half-time YouthBuild youth members. Service will also include recruiting non-AmeriCorps volunteers and setting up volunteer projects. 

The program will provide skills training in navigating the community college system, registering for classes, talking with professors, reaching out to alumni, maintaining professional boundaries, transitioning students into post-secondary education and career, and tutoring strategies. Up to 20% of the time will be spent in education and training which includes Civic Engagement component.  Depending upon the interests and skills of the Full-Time Member, this can also include career exploration, further training and skills development in group facilitation, teaching, and more. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for Full-Time Members with experience navigating the post-secondary education world, whether it be through further job training, community college, or a 4-year college. We are looking for members with a desire to serve and support first-generation college students toward a successful future. We desire candidates who take initiative, relate well to others, and value the importance of forming relationships with and serving others. Additionally, we would like candidates who can relate to the obstacles and challenges one might face in transitioning into post-secondary education, but who also have the determination and stick-to-it-ness to overcome challenges and motivate others in the process. Professionalism in talking with post-secondary education and employer partners is a must. College degree (or further job training) or some college preferred; high school diploma or GED required.  YouthBuild graduates (or graduates of similar alternative program) are especially encouraged to apply. 

TIME COMMITMENT:

1700 hours - full-time, up to 12 months to begin October 1, 2013 and end no later than September 30, 2014

PROGRAM BENEFITS/COMPENSATION:

  • Weekly stipend/living allowance of $375 with medical insurance option
  • $5,550Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of 1700 hours of service
  • Personal and professional development trainings
  • Post-placement services

APPLY TODAY TO BEGIN OCTOBER 1, 2013!


Catherine Pautsch, [email protected], cc-ing [email protected] .  Please put  “FT AC Member-YB” in subject line and indicate interest, attaching a resume and cover letter in one MS Word document entitled  “Your last name Your first name-AC”  (e.g. JonesJerry-AC.doc or .docx – pdf and rtf formats also accepted).  Applicants will be screened and processed on a rolling basis.  Serious applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by or before 09/16/13.  (Applications will be reviewed and process as they are received.)

ABOUT LARGER YOUTHBUILD JUST-A-START AMERICORPS PROGRAM:

Our YouthBuild Just-A-Start program is an AmeriCorps program and an affiliate member of YouthBuild USA.  YouthBuild Just-A-Start is preparing to bring on its 20th class of 17-24 year-old youth members.  These Half-Time AmeriCorps members both serve and are served.  As out-of school youth, members spend approximately half of their time in training and education leading toward a high school diploma or GED and working on life skills, leadership development, and career development.  They also spend half of their time in group service working on renovating affordable housing sites in Cambridge and Chelsea. It is our goal that all youth make and set personal and professional goals and exit the program with their high school credential and placement in a job, college, and/or training.  


FULL-TIME AMERICORPS MEMBER POSTING:  HOUSING SERVICES
ONLY 3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE!
YouthBuild Just-A-Start AmeriCorps Program, 1175 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02139


RESPONSIBILITIES:

A minimum of 80% of this full-time opportunity will be spent in service.  The service will include renovating affordable housing sites working under guidance and supervision of skilled Service Supervisors (tradesmen/teachers) doing direct construction work and serving as a peer role model with half-time YouthBuild youth members.  It will also include recruiting non-AmeriCorps volunteers and setting up volunteer projects. 

The program will provide skills training in painting, basic construction, volunteer outreach training, and more as preparation for service.  Additionally, up to 20% of the time will be spent in education and training which includes Civic Engagement component.  Depending upon the interests and skills of the Full-Time Member, this can also include career exploration, further training and skills development in group facilitation, teaching, and more. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for Full-Time Members with an aptitude and interest in construction and/or affordable housing development.  While carpentry and construction experience is preferred and interest/experience in green construction is highly valued, it is not required.    College degree or some college preferred; high school diploma required.  YouthBuild graduates (or graduates of similar alternative program) are especially encouraged to apply. 

TIME COMMITMENT:

1700 hours - full-time, up to 12 months to begin October 1, 2013 and end no later than September 30, 2014

PROGRAM BENEFITS/COMPENSATION:

  • Weekly stipend/living allowance of $375 with medical insurance option
  • $5,550Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of 1700 hours of service
  • Personal and professional development trainings
  • Post-placement services
APPLY TODAY TO BEGIN OCTOBER 1, 2013!

Sal Mancini, Field Coordinator, at [email protected] , cc-ing [email protected] .  Please put  “FT AC Member-YB” in subject line and indicate interest, attaching a resume and cover letter in one MS Word document entitled  “Your last name Your first name-AC”  (e.g. JonesJerry-AC.doc or .docx – pdf and rtf formats also accepted).  Applicants will be screened and processed on a rolling basis.  Serious applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by or before 09/16/13.  (Applications will be reviewed and processed as they are received.)

ABOUT LARGER YOUTHBUILD JUST-A-START AMERICORPS PROGRAM:

Our YouthBuild Just-A-Start program is an AmeriCorps program and an affiliate member of YouthBuild USA.  YouthBuild Just-A-Start is preparing to bring on its 20th class of 17-24 year-old youth members.  These Half-Time AmeriCorps members both serve and are served.  As out-of school youth, members spend approximately half of their time in training and education leading toward a high school diploma or GED and working on life skills, leadership development, and career development.  They also spend half of their time in group service working on renovating affordable housing sites in Cambridge and Chelsea. It is our goal that all youth make and set personal and professional goals and exit the program with their high school credential and placement in a job, college, and/or training. 


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