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4 people are interested
Emerging Young Leaders Board
ORGANIZATION: The Black Star Project
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
The Black Star Project’s Emerging Young Leaders Board is comprised of professionals in the Chicagoland area who will use their talents and skills to grow an organization that has been committed to educating, encouraging, and empowering students, families, and communities for twenty years. The Emerging Young Leaders Board will work to expand the visibility and resources of The Black Star Project through social events, volunteering, and fundraising, as well as provide opportunities for young professionals to develop new skills, take on leadership roles, and broaden their professional and social circles by attending seminars and workshops.
To Learn More
Join us for Speed Networking and Wine on Friday, May 20, 2016! Learn more about the Emerging Young Leaders Board, meet other like-minded young professionals, and enjoy a fun evening getting to know The Black Star Project!
When: Friday, May 20, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Where: The Black Star Project, 3509 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653
Register for this event:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-networking-and-wine-tasting-tickets-24591588102?invite=&err=29&referrer=&discount=&affiliate=&eventpassword=
Membership Requirements
- Commit to a one-year term (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017)
- Be at least 22 years of age and no older than 35 years of age at the start of the term
- Serve as a community ambassador for the mission, values, and programs of The Black Star Project
- Help identify potential new members
- Serve on at least one of the following committees: Events Committee, Marketing Committee, Board Development Committee, Volunteer/Advocacy Committee
- Pay an annual membership fee of $100 (payment plans are available)
- Commit to an individual minimum fundraising goal of $150 during the term
- Volunteer for a minimum of 10 hours in the course of a term
- Attend monthly board meetings
- Participate in at least two board-supported and mission-related events/activities during the term
To Apply
Download the application at our website:
http://www.blackstarproject.org/index.php/category1/108-join-the-emerging-young-leaders-board.html
Please email your application and resume to Xavier Mann ( xmannlensar@gmail.com) byWednesday, June 1, 2016 at 11:59 pm. Please use the subject line: Emerging Young Leaders Board Application - (Your Name).
Please email Xavier with any questions.
More opportunities with The Black Star Project
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Black Star Project
Location:
3509 South King Drive, Suite 2B, Chicago, IL 60653, US
Mission Statement
The Black Star Project, a 501(c)3 organization, is committed to improving the quality of life in the Black and Latino communities of Chicago by eliminating the racial academic achievement gap. The mission of The Black Star Project is to provide educational services that help pre-school through college students succeed academically with the support of their parents, families, schools and communities. Additionally, we help students aspire to post-secondary educational opportunities and training as they explore careers that will be emotionally, intellectually and financially rewarding. Our services are available to all students in Chicago Public Schools, particularly low-income Black and Latino students who attend low-achieving schools in disadvantaged communities.
Description
The Black Star Project recognizes the importance of working 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to build strong support among labor, government, business, environmental, educational, social service, foundation, corporate, community-based, and faith-based leaders to implement a parent/student-driven, comprehensive, systematic, collaborative, coordinated strategy to close the racial academic achievement gap. In order to achieve our goals, we concentrate on three main areas of initiative: student engagement, parental involvement, and advocacy. The Black Star Project carries out its multiple programs and varied approaches to closing the racial academic achievement gap in Chicago primarily through parent and student leadership development, public policy research and advocacy. A staff of five, augmented with the help of more than 300 volunteers, manages these initiatives. We provided services to approximately 14,000 individuals last year, the overwhelming majority of whom were economically and educationally disadvantages students. For more information, please visit our website at www.blackstarproject.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3509 S. King Dr.Ste. 2BChicago, IL 60653
DATE POSTED
April 12, 2016
SKILLS
- Event Planning / Management
- Fundraising
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Community Outreach
- Recruiting
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 22
- Orientation or Training
- Monthly 2 hour meetings
- Maximum age 35