Be Safe Initiative- Mass Promise Fellow
A position at AIDS Action Committee
Take part in the action/leadership components of the BE SAFE initiative a unique, cross issue collaboration that will address three key inter-related health issues: sexual health, drug and alcohol use, and healthy relationships with a specific emphasis on bullying, dating and relationship violence.
Hours: Full Time, year long commitment
AmeriCorps cash stipend, loan forgiveness, education award
Apply before May 16th
The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship achieves this by placing Fellows with 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.
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts, Inc. is a not-for-profit, community-based public health organization whose mission is to stop the HIV/AIDS epidemic by optimizing the health of those who are already infected and by preventing new infections. The Massachusetts Promise Fellow serving with AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts, Inc. will work on the youth action/leadership components of the BE SAFE initiative a unique, cross issue collaboration that will address three key inter-related health issues: sexual health, drug and alcohol use, and healthy relationships with a specific emphasis on bullying, dating and relationship violence. The Fellow will focus primarily on heading up the youth leadership and action component (leadership group & mentoring across agencies), training delivery, and website technology and development.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, support, and direct the activities of the Youth Leadership Board, a group of teams of youth from youth-serving organizations around Boston
Implement a youth development component into every aspect of BE SAFE, and ensure that youth voice is integrated into all of the work of BE SAFE
Work to train and plan with a team of co-facilitators, including youth and interns
Lead the development of web resources and other technological aspects of the BE SAFE initiative
Actively participate in the planning and implementation of all work groups of BE SAFE
Assist with the curriculum development and training delivery with staff of youth programs, in areas of interest and expertise
Travel at least once/month for Fellowship meetings, retreats, and training
QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS preferred
Excellent organizational and communication skills
The ability to work independently and as a team member
Successful experience working with diverse urban youth
An interest in national and community service
The desire to work with diverse constituencies
Flexibility and a sense of humor
Must be a US Resident, US National or Permanent Resident Alien
BENEFITS
For a one year full-time commitment and 1700 hours of AmeriCorps service Fellows receive:
A taxable living allowance of $250/week • Comprehensive health care benefits • Excellent training opportunities • FREE courses at Northeastern University • Loan forbearance and a $4,725 educational award
CONTACT INFORMATION
Apply ASAP!!! Applicants are hired on a rolling basis. Send a letter of interest, resume and contact info for three references ASAP and before May 16th, 2008 to:
Andrea Genser
AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts, Inc.
294 Washington St., 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617-450-1509 Fax: 617-450-1320 Email: agenser@aac.org
More Info
* Interviews will take place in April and May of 2008
* Hiring decisions will be made on or before June 27th, 2008
* Program start date is August 2008
* Visit www.masspromisefellows.org for detailed program information
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.
