Healthy Communities Fellow
A position at The Medical Foundation
The full-time Fellow serving with The Medical Foundation will have the opportunity to build the capacity of young people, between the ages of 14-18, to address youth tobacco and other drug abuse prevention by creating a Harbor Communities youth advisory group for tobacco prevention and more.
Hours: Full Time, year long commitment
$250/week Living Allowance & other benefits
Apply before or by 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
The full-time Fellow serving with The Medical Foundation will have the opportunity to build the capacity of young people, between the ages of 14-18, to address youth tobacco and other drug abuse prevention by creating a Harbor Communities youth advisory group for tobacco prevention, as well as with substance abuse coalitions in the Greater Boston region. The Fellow will be a key player in providing assistance to substance abuse prevention community coalitions to integrate youth into their coalition, as well as utilizing a youth development approach in all of their planning and implementation activities.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
* Building partnerships with other youth programs within Greater Boston, as well as across the state
* Creating and maintaining the Youth Advisory Group for tobacco prevention by recruiting, training, and working with youth in East Boston and the Harbor Communities of Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop
* Working with two Greater Boston area substance abuse coalitions to integrate youth into their coalitions
* Travel at least once/month for Fellowship meetings, retreats and training
QUALIFICATIONS
* Excellent organizational and communication skills
* The ability to work independently
* An interest in national and community service
* The desire to work with diverse constituencies
* Proven ability to manage multiple tasks
* Ability to network and communicate with citizen groups and community agencies
* Interest in public health, youth development, public speaking, community organizing, media advocacy, and substance abuse prevention
* US Citizen, 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 Early!!! Applicants are hired on a rolling basis. Please call or email with any questions. Email a letter of interest, resume and contact info for three references, preferred method of application is via email. Apply ASAP and before May 16th, 2008 to:
Nilushka Nethisinghe
The Medical Foundation
622 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124
phone: 617-279-2240 X533 fax: 617-282-3950
e-mail: nnethisinghe@tmfnet.org website: www.tmfnet.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 Program 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.
