DANA –FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AMERICORPS MASSACHUSETTS PROMISE FELLOW/ DFCI WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FELLOW AmeriCorps Massachusetts Promise Fellows deliver the resources young people need to be successful in life by creating, managing, and leading meaningful out-of-school time programs for youth in grades 6-12. Fellow projects focus on mentoring, social and emotional learning, college and career readiness, academic enrichment, and community service-learning. The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship achieves this by placing AmeriCorps 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 BOSTON-Dana- Farber Cancer Institute’s (DFCI) mission is to provide expert, compassionate care to children and adults with cancer while advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases. As an employer and patient-centered facility, DFCI places high importance on addressing workforce diversity, particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. Serving as a point of entry into the workforce, DFCI Student Training Program (STP) based out of the Human Resources Office of Workforce Development represents one of several integrated efforts to meet this imperative. The DFCI Fellow will work closely with Workforce Defelopment staff to plan, implement, and evaluate the College Achievement Program (CAP) for 20 academic-year student trainees on-site and ultimately impact their decision to apply, gain entrance, and succeed in college. He/she will also manage the delivery of our bi-monthly afterschool science enrichment program activities for 10 high school freshmen that will expose them to medical and science career pathways. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES  Develop and implement a 20-week college readiness curriculum that includes coordinating guest speakers, college tours, collaboration of community partners and high school guidance departments, and serving as a resource to students and families  Conduct three structured, goal orientated counseling sessions in response to identified needs of each student and their families  Manage and implement the school-based science enrichment program including recruit professional DCFI volunteers to serve as speakers to educate students on careers in medicine and sciences, coordinate tours and field trips  Measure and record program outcomes  Some evening and week-end hours may be required  Travel at least once/month for Fellowship meetings, retreats, and training throughout the Commonwealth  Make a full-time, 12 month commitment Massachusetts Promise Fellowship Northeastern University  360 Huntington Avenue, 212 CP  Boston, MA 02115 [email protected]  www.masspromisefellows.org QUALIFICATIONS  Excellent organizational and communication skills  The ability to work independently and as part of a team  At least 2 years of curriculum/program development  At least 2 years experience working with youth  An interest in and commitment to national and community service  The ability to work with racially, culturally and socio-economic diverse youth and adults  Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously  Ability to see the big picture without losing sight of the details  Ability to take initiative  Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills  Professional and mature  Bi-lingual a plus  Bachelors Degree, Masters preferred  Must be a US Citizen, US National or Permanent Resident Alien  Must be willing to undergo a National Service Criminal History Check, including screenings through the National Sex Offender Public Website, a name-based search of the statewide criminal history registry both in Massachusetts and your state of residence upon application to our program (if not Massachusetts), and a fingerprint based FBI check. *Eligibility to participate in MPF is contingent on the results of this screening BENEFITS For a one year full-time commitment and 1700 hours of AmeriCorps service Fellows receive: A taxable living allowance of $14,500/year  Excellent training opportunities  FREE courses at Northeastern University in the College of Professional Studies & discounted courses upon successfully completing the service year  Loan forbearance and a $5,730 educational award  Monthly travel allowance Career coaching and support  Healthcare benefits CONTACT INFORMATION Apply ASAP! Applicants are hired on a rolling basis. Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/mpfgeneralapplication to fill out a general application and send a letter of interest, resume and contact info for three references ASAP to [email protected]. MORE INFO  Interviews will take place during April & May of 2015  Hiring decisions will be made on or before July 15th, 2015  Program start date is August 4th, 2015  More information about Dana-Farber can be found at www.dana-farber.org. www.facebook.com/DFCIWorkforceDevelopment  Visit www.masspromisefellows.org for detailed program information Visit our Facebook page at 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 equally 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. Massachusetts Promise Fellowship Northeastern University  360 Huntington Avenue, 212 CP  Boston, MA 02115 [email protected]  www.masspromisefellows.org