Category: Jobs

Since November of 2009, DEHC has been following this highway pollution data project that started in Somerville, and is now coming to Dorchester. According to the project team: "The CAFEH study aims to assess the effects of freeway pollutants on the cardiovascular health of residents living in near highway communities. This study uses a community-based participatory approach and aims to empower partner communities, as well as eliminate environmental injustices. (For more information about the CAFEH study, please visit their website. )The project organizers are hiring survey help, please check out our website for more on this project and a job opportunity flyer.

Are you interested in joining a professionally managed nonprofit that is a cutting-edge leader in its field?  Are you passionate about maximizing the impact of high profile events for an organization that changes the lives of children?  Are you a talented manager who knows how to lead a team to exceed their performance goals?  If you are an experienced development professional with the skills to lead a strong team that raises millions in special events alone then you may be the perfect fit for the Director of Special Events position. 

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay (BBBSMB)  is currently recruiting for the 2010-2011 program year, which begins on July 2010 and runs through June 30, 2011. Ambassadors complete one year of service with our organization, helping to build our capacity in the following program areas: Mentor Recruitment/Marketing, Mentoring Program Development and Support; Mentor/Mentee Training and Match Support.  BBBSMB’s Ambassador will work on organizational projects and also work with other corps members to complete projects that benefit the entire field of mentoring in Massachusetts.  Ambassadors will be supervised jointly by the BBBSMB Director of Program Services and the MMP AmeriCorps Program Manager.

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The Boston Project Ministeries would like to install a rooftop garden on top of The Boston Project's garage. This vegetable and flower garden would lower  food costs, improve the environment and set a positive example in the commmunity. The group is currently seeking a structural engineer to examine the garage to see if it can handle the weight of a garden. If you, or someone you know, is intersted in this volunteer opportunity, please contact Paul at paul@tbpm.org. Future opportunities to be involved in this project exist as well.

The Boston Project Ministries is a faith-based service organization that mobilizes residents and volunteers to help build and nurture strong communities.

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, 02124, United States
Organization: SCI Dorchester @ DotWell 
 
Area of Focus: Community Development, Community Service and Volunteering, Computers and Technology
Skill(s): Typing, Writing
End date: September 1, 2010 
Start date: June 21, 2010
Paid or unpaid: Unpaid 
   
Description:
SCI Dorchester @ DotWell is an initiative to build civic engagement and social capital in Boston's largest and oldest neighborhood, Dorchester. SCI Dorchester's mission is to strengthen our community by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through civic engagement initiatives.

SCI Dorchester @ DotWell seeks a motivated intern to coordinate the DotWell Volunteer Program and manage the volunteer opportunity portion of the MyDorchester.org community portal website. Interns are expected to intern a minimum of 3 days per week.

Professional development training will be provided, including website training. No previous website management experience is required.

This is a position with significant opportunity to develop highly marketable job skills, including: program management, community building, website design, and marketing skills.

Upon completion of the internship you will have developed:
- valuable connections in the Boston nonprofit community
- experience with the Drupal content management system
- experience with social media
- experience with Constant Contact email design
- enhanced program management, writing, editing, and time management skills
- a basic knowledge of HTML

Candidates for the internship should have completed at least some college coursework and have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong writing and organizational skills, and a desire to work with diverse constituencies. Knowledge of the Dorchester, MA community, social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), and volunteer recruitment is a plus. No experience with website design or management is required.

Application instructions:
We accept applications on a rolling basis. Start date is flexible. Early applicants will be given preference.

To apply for this internship, email your resume and a short statement of why you are interested in the position to Rosanne Foley at Rosanne.Foley@dotwell.org.

Please direct all questions to info@mydorchester.org, or call 617-822-8297.

To learn more, go to www.mydorchester.org/volunteer.

The Four Corners Main Streets organization is currently looking for qualified candidates to interview and consider for Executive Director.  As many of you may know, Shelly Geohring will be moving on to MAHA (well deserved and will be missed) and we have some big shoes to fill.

See the attached application. 

JOB AVAILABILITY

Position: ESOL Coordinator in established program; Part-time (30-32 hours)

Description: Continued development and coordination of successful ESOL program in downtown Boston and community sites. Year-round classes; beginner through advanced levels. Supervise teachers and volunteers. Teach at least one class. Student assessment, curriculum development and community outreach.

Requirements: Commitment to work in a diverse, team-oriented setting. The Irish Immigration Center serves peoples of all nations.
BA in education, human services or other related discipline
Minimum 3 years experience in ESOL programs and/or adult education
Supervision experience
Program & curriculum development experience
Proficient in Microsoft applications
Bilingual and bicultural preferred
Experience with Right Question Project (RQP) processes a plus

To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to Karen King, Interim COO, kking@iicenter.org. No phone calls please.

Mission of the IIC : To assist individuals and families in making the economic, psychological and cultural adjustment to a new land, not only by meeting basic needs, but also by helping them to become active participants in this society. Central to the IIC's vision are an inclusive, nonsectarian philosophy, a model of self-help and a commitment to community-based empowerment.

Irish Immigration Center
100 Franklin Street • LL-1
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
Tel: 617-542-7654 ∙ Fax 617-542-7655
www.iicenter.org

Shout! Mentoring Program with Teen Voices: SHOUT! Stands for Sisters Helping Other Unheard Teens. Teen Voices supports and educates teen girls to amplify their voices and create social change through media. You will learn about writing and editing, job readiness, interviewing and more. You need to be referred by your school support coordinator, guidance counselor or teacher or someone from another program you’ve been in. For Boston Public School girls, ages 14-18. Runs from Jul 6-Aug 14, 10am-5pm. Teens get paid if registered with the Hopeline, ABCD or PIC. Apply by Jun 23. Saun Green, 617-426-5505 x18

DecisionArts: DecisionArts is a 14 week violence prevention and peer leadership program for adolescent girls which uses the creative arts to promote healthy choices. For girls ages 11-16. Runs from Jul 5-Aug 13, Tues & Thurs, 10am-3pm. Free. Apply by Jul 4. 617-989-3137, www.wshc.org

Spring Girls in Action with Bikes Not Bombs: Girls ages 12-18 have the opportunity to engage in an interactive bicycle mechanics, bicycle riding safety, and gender equity social justice curriculum. Program graduates ride away on their very own refurbished bicycle! May 10-Jun 18, Mon-Thurs, 3:30-6:30pm. Program cost is $25-$50 sliding scale for the whole session (scholarships available). Check out the flyer at http://bikesnotbombs.org/node/472. Elijah, 617-522-0222, elijah@bikesnotbombs.org

Teen Voices is Hiring: Work with other teenage girls and a young adult mentor to create original features for their international print and online magazine. Now hiring girls from the Boston Public Schools to fill editing positions. Apply today! Saun Green, 617-426-5505 x18, Saun@TeenVoices.com, http://surveys.teenvoices.com/phpsrv/index.php?sid=1

Center for Young Women’s Health: Come visit the Children’s Hospital League’s Resource Center. The Center has information on tons of health topics and was created for teen girls who want to learn more about safety, eating disorders, nutrition and much more. 617-355-2994, www.youngwomenhealth.org

Girls’ LEAP: A safety and self-defense skills program which combines both physical self-defense and reflective skills, is hiring Teen Mentors to work at their summer program. $8/hour, for 18-20 hours per week. Positions combine teaching, meetings, and workshops. Ages of 14–17. Kristen, 617-787-2112

Fashion Design: Girls will learn to design, construct, sew, market, and sell fashionable fashions. Girls will also take business development classes 4 days a week. Must be between the ages of 13-14. Jul 6-Aug 20, 9am-5pm at the Bird Street Community Center. Diana, 617-282-6110 x24

Girls Dance: Girls ages 13-14 with previous dance experience should apply for an intense study of ballet, Afro-Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern and African form as well as choreography. Program runs July 6-Aug 20 at Bird Street Community Center, 8:45am-5pm. Joyce, 617-282-6110 x13

Like MyDorchester? Want to run it next year and learn web development? Interested in community development? Social media? Public health? Want to get things done!? SCI could be the place for you! For ages 18+. SCI and DotWell are looking for new AmeriCorps Members for next year (September 2010 to June 2011). Apply now! For more information and an application please visit: http://socialcapitalinc.org/getinvolved/employment