[SEMCO] Beach Sisters Fellowship - Apply by May 22nd!

Mon May 15 11:56:17 EDT 2017

Hello!

Just a reminder that the Northeastern University Marine Science Center is recruiting for our Beach Sisters Fellowship. This is a great opportunity to work at a word-class marine research facility, while serving urban youth, and benefiting from the amazing professional development offered by the Massachusetts Promise Fellowship.

Please see position description below and APPLY BY MAY 22nd!

Best wishes,

Val

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: BEACH SISTERS PROGRAM FELLOW

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS AVAILABLE AS A PDF AT http://www.northeastern.edu/cos/marinescience/people/vacancies/  Please feel free to share/forward/post as you are able.

The Northeastern University Marine Science Center has an opening for an Americorps volunteer through the Massachusetts Promise Fellowship.  The Fellow will be responsible for coordinating the Beach Sisters Program, with school-aged girls at a non-profit center in neighboring Lynn, MA.

Fellowship dates: One year, starting August 8, 2017

Service Description: Since 1967, Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center (MSC) has generated outstanding teaching and research in the marine sciences. The MSC’s Outreach Program reaches over 7,000 people per year through various programs and events, and has traditionally focused on serving teachers and students in eastern Massachusetts. The MSC and Girls Inc. of Lynn have developed the Beach Sister program in order to address the needs of youth in the City of Lynn by pairing the resources of an informal science education center with a community-based organization. The Beach Sister program will help pave the way for school-aged girls living in an environmental justice community to develop scientific inquiry and citizenship skills, and to learn about studies and careers in marine science. The Fellow will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the Beach Sister program. The Fellow will be tasked with expanding the Peer Leader program for teens, developing a more substantial middle school curriculum, providing training and capacity-building opportunities for Girls Inc. staff, and participating in evaluation efforts.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  *   Recruit, mentor, instruct and collaborate with six Peer Leaders, mentoring them to deliver programs to youth and fostering leadership/professional skills
  *   Oversee delivery of instruction by Peer Leaders to other youth during the school year and summer
  *   Participate in partner-led strategic and evaluation planning efforts
  *   Become familiar with MSC, Girls Inc., the local watershed, the demographics of the community served, and career applications/extensions within the local community
  *   Participate in all relevant MPF, NUMSC, and Girls Inc. meetings and trainings
  *   Travel at least once/month for Fellowship meetings, retreats, and training throuhgout the Commonwealth
  *   Make a full-time, 12 month commitment

QUALIFICATIONS

  *   Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated equivalent of related experience preferred in area of Biology, Environmental Science, Science Education, Environmental Education, or related field
  *   Have a desire to work with diverse constituencies
  *   Have flexibility and a sense of humor
  *   Be resourceful and self-motivated
  *   Excellent organizational and communication skills
  *   Interest in and commitment to national and community service
  *   Experience working with youth
  *   Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
  *   Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain progress on short and long-term goals
  *   Drivers license and own vehicle required
  *   17 years of age or older
  *   Must be a US Citizen, US National or Permanent Resident Alien
  *   Must be willing to undergo a National Service Criminal History Check, including screenings through the National Sex Offender Public Website, a name-based search of the statewide criminal history registry both in Massachusetts and your state of residence upon application to our program (if not Massachusetts), and a fingerprint based FBI check. *Eligibility to participate in MPF is contingent on the results of this screening

FELLOW SCHEDULE

M-F 10:30am-6:30pm with occasional nights and weekends

Supervisor Name: Valerie Perini

BENEFITS

  *   For a one year full-time commitment and 1700 hours of AmeriCorps service Fellows receive:
  *   A taxable living allowance of $14,500/year
  *   Healthcare benefits
  *   Monthly travel allowance
  *   Excellent training opportunities
  *   Career coaching and support
  *   FREE courses at Northeastern University in the College of Professional Studies & discounted courses upon successfully completing the service year
  *   Loan forbearance and a $5,815 educational award

HOW TO APPLY

Apply ASAP! Applicants are hired on a rolling basis.

Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mpfgeneralapp2017 to complete a general application and send a letter of interest, resume and contact info for two references ASAP and before May 22nd, 2017 to

Valerie Perini, Outreach Instructor
Northeastern University Marine Science Center
Email: v.perini at neu.edu<mailto:v.perini at neu.edu>

Phone: 781-581-7370x373<tel:781-581-7370x373>

Fax: 781-581-6076<tel:781-581-6076>
northeastern.edu/marinescience<http://www.northeastern.edu/marinescience>

TIMELINE FOR HIRING

  *   Interviews will take place during May and June of 2017
  *   Hiring decisions will be made in early June 2017
  *   Program start date is August 8th, 2017
  *   More information about the Marine Science Center and the youth program can be found at www.northeastern.edu/cos/marinescience/outreach/beach-sisters-program/<http://www.northeastern.edu/cos/marinescience/outreach/beach-sisters-program/>
  *   Visit www.masspromisefellows.org<http://www.masspromisefellows.org/> for detailed program information

ABOUT THE MASSACHUSETTS PROMISE FELLOWSHIP

The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship is committed to providing equal opportunities. We serve and partner with diverse organizations, and are dedicated to non-discrimination. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals with whom we are in contact are treated without regard to age, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or expression, or veteran status. We require that all our partners make reasonable accommodations for any and all individuals with a permanent or temporary disability. We actively partner with organizations representing minority concerns and interests to build high-performing teams that mirror the communities we serve.

AmeriCorps Massachusetts Promise Fellows deliver the resources young people need to be successful in life by creating, managing, and leading meaningful out-of-school time programs for youth in grades 6-12. Fellow projects focus on mentoring, social and emotional learning, college and career readiness, academic enrichment, and community service-learning.

The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship achieves this by placing AmeriCorps Fellows with schools, non-profit organizations and state/local government agencies that focus on fulfilling the needs of our youth by providing: a caring adult, a safe place, a healthy start, a marketable skill, and an opportunity to give back.

Outreach Program
Northeastern University Marine Science Center
430 Nahant Road
Nahant, MA 01908
(781) 581-7370, x321<tel:%28781%29%20581-7370%2C%20x321>
www.northeastern.edu/marinescience<http://www.northeastern.edu/marinescience>
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