<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoHeader"><font><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal">Please feel free to forward to your networks.<br></span></font></p><font><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-variant:small-caps;color:black">Service Description</span></b></font>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoNormal"><font><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">At <b>Hyde Square Task Force, </b>our mission is
to develop the skills of youth and their families so that they are empowered to
enhance their own lives and build a strong and vibrant urban community. We
accomplish this by engaging young people in Jamaica Plain, Roxbury and across
Boston using a unique Youth Community Development model: using community
focused-activities to build skills like critical thinking and communication,
while providing mentoring and support which prepares teens to succeed in
college and future careers. The Fellow will spearhead our organization’s
efforts to ensure that all youth participants have access to effective
education by incorporating several new and innovative strategies into our
existing Paths to College and Careers Program (PCCP). This will entail conducting
individual academic assessments for each of our PCCP participants, and working
with teens to develop individualized action plans for success. The Fellow will
also plan and implement our brand new Peer Learning Communities, in which
students with high academic records host monthly discussions on effective study
strategies, skill development, and habits for college and career success.</span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""></span></font></p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoBodyText"><font><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-variant:small-caps;color:black">Essential Responsibilities</span></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:0.5in;text-align:left"><font><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>Ø<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black">Prepare and conduct individual academic assessments of all
youth participants</span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:0.5in;text-align:left"><font><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>Ø<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black">Recruit and train tutors for tutoring program and provide
support when needed</span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:0.5in;text-align:left"><font><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>Ø<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black">Facilitate and monitor weekly tutoring sessions</span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:0.5in;text-align:left"><font><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>Ø<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black">Identify youth in need of increased support and set up
additional time with tutors and Peer Leaders</span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:0.5in;text-align:left"><font><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>Ø<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black">Track individual student progress</span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:0.5in;text-align:left"><font><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>Ø<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black">Work with staff and students in high academic standing to
develop a curriculum for Peer Learning Community</span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:0.5in;text-align:left"><font><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>Ø<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black">Facilitate and monitor Peer Learning Community group planning
meetings</span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:0.5in;text-align:left"><font><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>Ø<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black">Work with staff on creating a sustainabilty plan for the
program</span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:0.5in;text-align:left"><font><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>Ø<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Travel at least once/month to
Fellowship meetings, retreats, and training throughout the Commonwealth</span></font></p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoBodyText"><font><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-variant:small-caps;color:black">Qualifications</span></b></font></p>
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</span></span></span><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Bilingual in English and Spanish
required<span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:black"></span></span></b></font></p>
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</span></span></span><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Looking for diverse candidates<span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:black"></span></span></b></font></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Excellent
organizational and communication skills <b><span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:black"></span></b></span></font></p>
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</span></span></span><span>The ability to
work independently </span></font></p>
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</span></span></span><b><span>An interest in and commitment to national and
community service </span></b></font></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Experience
working with urban youth of color</span></font></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">The desire to work with diverse constituencies<b><span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:black"></span></b></span></font></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Must be patient<b><span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:black"></span></b></span></font></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Flexibility and a sense of humor<b><span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:black"></span></b></span></font></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Ability to see the big picture without losing sight
of the details<b><span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:black"></span></b></span></font></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills<b><span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:black"></span></b></span></font></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Flexible schedule to work nights and some weekends<b><span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:black"></span></b></span></font></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Must have a BA/BS <b><span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:black"></span></b></span></font></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Professional and mature<b><span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:black"> </span></b></span></font></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Must
be willing to comply with a criminal background check and FBI fingerprint check<b><span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:black"></span></b></span></font></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Must
be a US Resident, US National or Permanent Resident Alien<b><span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:black"></span></b></span></font></p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoBodyText"><font><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";font-variant:small-caps;color:black">Benefits</span></b></font></p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoNormal"><font><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">For a one year full-time commitment and 1700 hours of
AmeriCorps service Fellows receive:</span></font></p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoHeader"><font><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">A taxable living allowance of $269/week
</span><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>¨</span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">
Comprehensive health care benefits </span><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>¨</span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> </span></font></p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoHeader"><font><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Excellent training opportunities </span><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>¨</span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">
FREE courses at Northeastern University
in the College of
Professional Studies </span><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>¨</span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">
</span></font></p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoHeader"><font><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Loan forbearance and a $5,550 educational
award<span style="color:red"></span></span></font></p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoHeader"><font><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> </span></font></p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoBodyText2"><font><b><span style="font-variant:small-caps">Contact Information</span></b></font></p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoBodyText2"><font><b><span>Apply ASAP!</span></b><span>
Applicants are hired on a rolling basis.<span>
</span>Send a letter of interest, resume and contact info for three references electronically<span style="color:red"> </span>to:</span></font></p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoBodyText2"><font><span>Joél
Mora, Manager of College & Career Success, Hyde Square Task Force</span></font></p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoBodyText2"><font><span>Email: </span><a href="mailto:joel@hydesquare.org"><span>joel@hydesquare.org</span></a><span> <span> </span>| No phone
calls please<span> </span><span> </span></span></font></p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoBodyText2"><font><b><span style="font-variant:small-caps"> </span></b></font></p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoBodyText2"><font><b><span style="font-variant:small-caps">More Info</span></b></font></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:0.25in;text-align:left"><font><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>Ø<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Program
start date is August 2012</span></font></p>
<div style="text-align:left"><font><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Visit </span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.masspromise.org"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">www.masspromisefellows.org</span></a></span><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> for detailed program information</span></b></font></div>