Job details
Salary $16 an hour job type part-time
Full job description
Description:
Position title: community coordinator
Reports to: middle school advisor & middle school director
Organization overview:
The steppingstone foundation prepares students from marginalized communities to access, navigate, and graduate from college through two initiatives, the steppingstone scholars program and the national partnership for educational accessThe steppingstone scholars program is a direct-service program in boston that provides academic, social-emotional, and college-readiness services to students, called scholars, beginning as early as fifth grade and continuing all the way through college graduationThe steppingstone scholars program consists of five components: admissions, the academy, middle school success, high school success, and college success.
Position summary
The community coordinator will have the primary responsibility of recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers who serve as tutors and mentors during the middle school success study hall on saturdaysThe community coordinator is a member of the middle school success team, and also contributes regularly to helping students develop the skills to successfully navigate middle school, supports their transition to high school, and empowers them to identify and connect their interests to decisions about college and beyond.
This is a part-time, seasonal position during the academic year from september through the end of mayThe position is 18 hours per weekSaturday hours are required from 8:00am – 2:30pm (in-person*); remaining hours during the week are flexible.
Note: at this point, we are planning for in-person programming on saturdaysFinal round candidates may discuss options for remote work as needed for the additional hours
Salary: $16/hour
Start date: september 2021
Responsibilities:
Facilitate the recruitment process as neededThis could include general outreach, and/or attending volunteer fairs.
Screen and interview prospective volunteers, and host orientations.
Collaborate with a team of advisors to help match scholars with volunteers for the saturday tutoring/study hall
[if remote: manage and facilitate saturday study hall zoom session to set up scholars to their tutoring rooms.]
Serve as the liaison between steppingstone staff and volunteers by communicating regularly with volunteers and maintaining the volunteer database.
Conduct mid-year and end-of-year volunteer surveys.
Support the middle school success team by assisting with site operations such as attendance tracking, phone calls to families, supervision, etc.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Demonstrated commitment to educational and racial equity in college access and success
Cross cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse populations
Strong customer service orientation
Strong time management combined with initiative and flexibility
Proficiency with zoom and google drive preferred
Experience as an effective team member in a collaborative environment
Physical demands:
Lifting up to 20 pounds, standing, walking, sitting, reaching, operating computer and office equipment
To apply:
Please input your resume and a thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, and how you learned about this positionApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Steppingstone core values
Power of one
We honor every voice and believe we are strongest when we work together.
We recognize, respect, and nurture the fullness and complexity of each member of our community.
We believe in the power of belonging and seek to create a welcoming and inclusive culture.
Walk the walk
We partner with every scholar and family, supporting them holistically throughout their own educational journey.
We work with clear and measurable purpose, using data to drive collective decision-making and challenge assumptions.
We create spaces for difficult conversations to transform our thinking and move us forward.
Embrace growth
We strive to operate as an anti-racist organization and commit to continuous learning and action in the service of this goal.
We provide opportunities for everyone in our community to flourish and reach their full potential.
We make time for reflection, learn from past experiences, and take initiative in response to changing needs and new ideas.
The steppingstone foundation is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or handicap, as defined by law.
