Allies For Immigrants Commonwealth Corps Program Coordinator

Allies For Immigrants Commonwealth Corps Program CoordinatorJob Description

The mission of the Commonwealth Corps service internship program is to engage Massachusetts residents of all ages, backgrounds, and identities in direct service to strengthen communities, address critical needs, and increase volunteerism. Through hands-on experience, Commonwealth Corps members gain professional skills and valuable knowledge while positively impacting diverse communities in our state.

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The Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA) is a private, nonprofit agency that oversees the program and supports host site partners and members to find success throughout the program year. The two Commonwealth Corps members with Allies for Immigrants will serve 10 months in a full-time capacity. They will join a diverse corps of members across Massachusetts who share a common desire to discover their passion and build their network in service to their communities and the Commonwealth.

Boston Cares recruits, trains, and deploys individual and corporate volunteers who strengthen communities and improve the lives of people in need. Two Commonwealth Corps members will serve as part of Boston Cares’ Allies for Immigrants program in partnership with English for New Bostonians. The Boston Cares member will serve as a Commonwealth Corps Program Coordinator, supporting the growth and development of the Allies program by recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) tutors, and developing systems and tools to facilitate stronger engagement, including the continued development of the Allies Peer Leadership Program.

What You’ll Do :

• Complete a minimum of 1,500 hours of service, serving through June 21, 2025.
• 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, including filling out timesheets and completing bi-monthly reflections.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteer tutors serving in ESOL programs around Boston.
• Support new tutor recruitment efforts bringing in and training new program tutors 2 to 3 times annually.
• Support students as a tutor at one or more program sites.
• Communicate with volunteers via phone, email, and in-person to address questions and support engagement.
• Engage in community meetings to meet community leaders and ESOL program students, understand community priorities, and develop relationships with Allies for Immigrants ESOL Tutor Corps program sites.
• Support data entry and management in HandsOn Connect, ensuring volunteer opportunities are posted and tracking is completed in a timely manner.
• Continue development of the Allies Peer Leadership Program that engages volunteers in regular communication and support between students, programs, and Allies for Immigrants staff :

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Marginal Responsibilities :

Who You Are : You must be :

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What You’ll Get :

Please note that receipt of these stipends / benefits may impact an individual’s eligibility for certain public benefits.

Term of Service :

Position Start Date : August 19, 2024

Position End Date : June 21, 2025

How to Apply :

Accepted members will be required to undergo a criminal history check.

Boston Cares will recruit and select persons in all positions to ensure a diverse and inclusive climate without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, color, political affiliation, creed, national origin, marital status, or any other status as protected by federal, state, and local laws. Boston Cares welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations for interviews and for service upon request.

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Salary : $26,250