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6 people are interested
Youth Services Ambassador
ORGANIZATION: Action for Boston Community Development
Please visit the new page to apply.
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6 people are interested
Duties: General Description:
The Youth Services Department is looking for Ambassadors to provide support and assistance to all programs in the department. Youth Services provides work-readiness programs to youth in the Boston area between the ages of 14 and 24 years old through our 5 different programs: WorkSMART, Future Protectors Initiative, Career Explorations, Early Childhood Education, and SummerWorks! We do this through career readiness workshops, college courses, mentoring, and internship placement during the school year and summer to gain valuable soft skills and industry-specific training.
Duties/Responsibilities:
* Build relationships with organizations in the fields of law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical services, and law/gov’t services
* Assist with outreach and recruitment events at Boston Public Schools and community organizations for youth recruitment
* Assist with follow-up with potential youth for programs to turn in eligibility supporting documents
* Assist with organizing program activities and provide general office support
* Support Program Coordinator as needed
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Sociology, or other related field of study preferred.
* Interest in program development and nonprofit youth services work required.
* Must have excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Schedule:
10 - 15 hours a week between Monday and Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
To apply, please visit: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/od?from=325093
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About Action for Boston Community Development
Location:
178 TREMONT ST, BOSTON, MA 02111, US
Mission Statement
ABCD's mission is to empower disadvantaged people by providing them with the tools to overcome poverty, live with dignity, and achieve their full potential. To fulfill this mission, ABCD uses a comprehensive approach that systematically addresses the range of barriers faced by households in poverty - from day-to-day crises to long-term needs for jobs and education.
Description
A Massachusetts-based non-profit human services organization, ABCD provides low-income residents in the Boston and Mystic Valley areas with the tools, support, and resources they need to transition from poverty to stability and from stability to success. Each year, we’ve served more than 100,000 individuals, elders and families through a broad range of innovative initiatives as well as long-established, proven programs and services. For more than 50 years, ABCD has been deeply rooted in each neighborhood we serve, empowering individuals and families and supporting them in their quest to live with dignity and achieve their highest potential. For more, please visit bostonabcd.o rg.
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178 Tremont StreetBoston, MA 02111
DATE POSTED
November 9, 2018
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Youth Services
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REQUIREMENTS
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