This post has been shared by Carolyn Muysimi-Kamau, Executive Director of New American Africans:
New American Africans is pleased to announce that we are hiring a full-time Youth Coordinator through AmeriCorps Multilingual Leadership Corps. Here is a link to the job posting: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do…
NAA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
The mission of New American Africans is to strengthen and sustain immigrants by gathering for mutual support and education, promoting leadership development and sharing values and culture that will enrich the broader community.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: AmeriCorps Multilingual Leadership Corps Youth Coordinator
Job Category: Non-exempt
Status: Full time
Supervisor: Director, New American Africans
Location: Concord, NH
Start Date: August 1, 2018
End Date: July 31, 2019
Application Deadline: July 10, 2018
Summary of Principal Responsibilities
The Youth Program Coordinator supports New American Africans to engage African middle and high school students in activities which support their school success, arts learning, leadership development and community engagement.
The Youth Program Coordinator will work with the NAA Director and Program Manager to develop a strong, dynamic program for African youth in the greater Concord community.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the Youth Program Coordinator include:
• Serve as a mentor for new American students, especially those in need of academic and social support.
• Develop and maintain contact with students’ parents, teachers and counselors; coordinate programming to inform and engage parents in the academic life of the student.
• Conduct regular meetings with students and track Social and Emotional Learning Practices;
• Engage community partners to provide students with mentoring, academic support and enrichment, service learning, employment, career exploration and community engagement opportunities. Organize career/job fairs, college info nights, SAT prep classes, etc.
• Oversee a free, school-based African dance class, schedule performances and participate in the supervision of the instructor.
• Assist new American students in the college search and application process.
• Plan and implement a project to support the literacy skills of new American students over summer vacation.
• Work in close collaboration with ESOL teachers and with social workers in the schools who serve new American families so as to promote collaboration and problem-solving.
• Recruit and supervise volunteers for various activities.
• Attend required weekly meetings with NAA site supervisor.
• Participate in Member Leadership Activities as part of Goodwill AmeriCorps Programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge/Experience:
1. Fluency in at least one Central African language.
2. Previous experience in community service and youth outreach.
3. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
4. Completion of high school.
5. Some college (preferred)
Other Required Skills and Abilities:
1. Commitment to academic success and integration for African youth in Concord.
2. Ability to remain organized while managing multiple priorities.
3. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
4. Ability to work cooperatively with a school system.
5. Good listening skills.
6. Computer literacy.
7. Willingness and ability to work evenings and possibly some weekends.
8. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Compensation:
1. Full time, timesheet position.
2. Stipend: $12,630/year plus $5,815 in education support or student loan forgiveness, paid through a grant-funded position with Americorps’ Multilingual Leadership Corps program.
3. Training opportunities relevant to job requirements.
4. Mileage reimbursement (IRS rate).
To Apply:
Please send a resume and letter of interest to:
Carolyn Muysimi-Kamau
Executive Director
NAA
carolyn@newamericanafricans.org
