Outreach Specialist Youth Venture (Pool)

Job Description : This particular job posting is a "Pool" position. There may or may not be available openings at this time however, when an opening does occur, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants we have on file on an as needed basis. Applicants for positions will not be notified of their status unless they are contacted to come in for an interview, which might occur soon after applying or as much as a year later. General Statement of Duties : United Way Youth Venture (UWYV) is a program that engages K-12 youth in the creation and development of their own socially benefiting, entrepreneurial clubs, organizations and projects. Young people involved in UWYV combine their passions and skills to address a problem they see in their community through an entirely youth-led and youth-created process. The Outreach Specialist will implement in-person and virtual delivery of UWYV at partner sites and promote programing to key stakeholders. The program is housed under the Senator Stephen M. Brewer Center for Civic Learning and Community Engagement and Access & Transition Division at Mount Wachusett Community College. United Way Youth Venture (UWYV) is a partnership between Mount Wachusett Community College, the United Way of North Central Massachusetts, and Ashoka's Youth Venture. Responsibilities : Provide outreach for the UWYV program in North Central Massachusetts, ensuring delivery of high quality programming;Support the growth and expansion of UWYV at partnering organizations, including K-12 schools, and engage meaningfully with youth, families, and educators across the region;Support new and existing groups of participating youth;Support and maintain established relationships with partnering organizations, including K-12 schools, through communications and outreach;Implement UWYV programming with on-site and virtual partners as well as independently lead and facilitate direct support to youth and adults;If allowed, travel to several partner sites to conduct site visits and outreach;Help the Assistant Director in determining and scheduling program training sessions and dates, as well as generating content for activities and facilitating workshops;Proficiently use virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) to deliver the program remotely in a meaningful and engaging way;Utilize database to record and track outreach to youth, program partners and adult volunteers;Support evaluation of students and adults engaged in UWYV through targeted outreach and follow-up;Participate in the planning and implementation of in-person / virtual events for UWYV, and other related initiatives including Changemaking and Portrait of a Graduate;Other duties as assigned. Requirements : MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : High School graduate or equivalent (GED);Excellent written and oral communication skills;Proficient in the use of technology;Ability to set and achieve goals and take initiative within the workplace;Spanish-English bi-lingual preferred;Experience working with students, faculty members, businesses, and / or nonprofit agencies desirable;Belief in the power of youth to create positive change;Must have access to reliable transportation and high quality internet connection. Additional Information : Salary : $18.00-$20.00 per hour Grant Funded Hours per Week : Variable; not to exceed 18 hours per weekMount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and / or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Application Instructions : This particular job posting is an "Open Pool" position. There may or may not be available openings at this time however, when an opening does occur, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants we have on file on an as needed basis. Candidates for employment should be aware that although the COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement Policy is no longer in effect, all Community College students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19. For additional information related to the status of the COVID19 Vaccination Requirement Policy, please visit : https : / / mwcc.edu / covid / Deadline Date : Open Until Filled Candidates may be subject to employment screening to include both a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) request and a Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI).

Salary : $18 - $20