Massachusetts Promise Fellows deliver the resources that young people need to be successful in life by mobilizing and organizing community activity, creating and leading powerful initiatives, and training and inspiring citizen volunteers.

The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship achieves this by placing 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:

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.

Specific Responsibilities

• Design and plan in-house workshops and special performances for teens
• Plan field trips to culturally appropriate performances and locations
• Create and design a schedule of regular theme related events, including small weekly events, monthly themed events, and quarterly large-scale events
• Train and engage youth to plan, coordinate, and evaluate cultural events, workshops and field trips
• Act as the face of UTEC in negotiating with members of the Lowell cultural arts community
• Travel at least once/month for Fellowship meetings, retreats and training
• Assist in coordinating the Leadership team
• Attend UTEC retreats on a quarterly basis (four per year)
• Take part in UTEC meetings as required

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• The ability to work independently
• An interest in national and community service
• The desire to work with diverse constituencies
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks
• Sense of humor a must!
• US Citizen, US National or Permanent Resident Alien
• Must have reliable transportation, and willing to work some nights/weekends for special events

Benefits:

For a one year full-time commitment and 1700 hours of AmeriCorps service Fellows receive:

• A taxable living allowance of $250/week
• Comprehensive health care benefits
• Excellent training opportunities
• FREE courses at Northeastern University
• Loan forbearance and a $4,725 educational award

Application Procedure :

It is preferred that all Fellow candidates email resumes/cover letter to juan@utec-lowell.org in addition to mailing a copy to: JuanCarlos, Director of Operations, UTEC, 106 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852.

In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please write "resume" and the position you are applying for as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail (i.e. Resume - Office Administrator).