Position Description: The United Teen Equality Center, a by teens, for teen youth center in downtown, Lowell is seeking an excellent candidate to be our Media Liaison VISTA. The MLV would expand upon our existing multimedia capabilities by serving as a video liaison between UTEC and the Lowell Telecommunications Corporation (LTC) as well as other non-profit programs.

General Functions: Attend all staff meetings and planning retreats. Configure, troubleshoot and populate donor database. Assist in developing and implementing the individual donor cultivation and stewardship program. Assist in coordinating online registration and sponsorship for special event fundraisers. Complete weekly, monthly, and quarterly evaluation reports, as appropriate.

Position Description & Responsibilities: This is a full-time, stipended volunteer position, funded through the AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) program. This VISTA in Technology will have the unique opportunity to work part-time with two of Lowell’s youth development organizations. The VISTA will split time between work at BBBS and UTEC on schedule agreed upon by all parties.

Service Description: The person placed at the United Teen Equality Center (UTEC) will serve as the PEACE (Promoting Empowering Alternatives through Creative Expression)/Cultural Arts Coordinator within the United Teen Equality Center. UTEC's mission is to be a "by teens, for teens" safe-haven for youth development and grassroots organizing, particularly serving those young people (ages 13-23) who are most often overlooked and labeled as “at-risk.” The main programming strikes a balance between two larger spheres: 1) a drop-in environment that provides a safe haven component; and 2) a more structured youth development and organizing component providing a holistic range of opportunities and supports. UTEC’s 3 primary core values are peace, positivity, and empowerment. The PEACE/Cultural Arts Fellow will focus on creating opportunities for young people to explore and enhance their own artistic expression through video production, music recording, visual arts, performance arts, and developing other new cultural arts-related programming based on the teens’ interests.

Service Description: The Cultural Programs Fellow (CPF) placed at the United Teen Equality Center (UTEC) will focus on special events programs and trips planned in conjunction with the many cultural organizations that operate in Lowell. The CPF will reach out to these institutions and plan events that celebrate the diversity of artistic expression between cultures and help elevate the life experiences of our teens. These may be in forms of guest workshops, field trips, or UTEC participation in local and national celebration days such as Lowell Winterfest or National Coming Out Day. The Fellow will also function as a team leader, fostering the development of organizational skills as UTEC teens participate in the planning and implementation process of many varied events, including monthly themes like Black History Month or Back-to-School. Our programs and events share a consistent mission, to empower teens to seek positive changes in their lives and in their community. With the guidance of the CPF, our teens will gain broader appreciation both for creative arts and for the power creative expression can yield when focused to achieve social change.

General Function: The Youth Organizing Fellow will be responsible for the overall development and coordination of the Young Women’s organizing project and coordination of an existing coalition of youth organizers called TLTW (Teen Leading the Way). He/she will supervise and mentor a group of 8 young girls, ages 15-20, with the goal of creating a forum for youth-led systemic change that addresses the root causes of social injustice, while at the same time increasing young people’s belief that they can be effective agents of social change. The Organizing fellow will also focus half of his/her time working with TLTW and Political leaders in creating policies that will support and address the challenges young people are facing.

General Function: If you are looking for a unique opportunity to supervise and manage the administration of a fast-paced and growing nonprofit youth agency …please read on! This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organized and energetic individual who is looking for an opportunity to work on various administrative aspects of a nonprofit, working very closely with the Executive Director. Overall, this position will be a blending of two main areas: 1) management and supervision of all fiscal responsibilities within UTEC and 2) support for Executive Director similar to an Executive Assistant.

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Interested in teaching a weekly class? UTEC is now hiring for the following facilitator positions for a 2-3 hour weekly commitment. We are currently looking to hire instructors/facilitators for weekly programs.

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