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CES Job Announcement
Community Outreach Apprentice
Organization: North Central Charter Essential School
Type of Organization: CES Affiliate School
Application Deadline: 10/31/2008
Job Description:
North Central Charter Essential School (NCCES) is a grade 7-12, public school where students are known personally, challenged intellectually, and expected to participate actively in their learning. Guided by its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, the school seeks to send graduates into the work who think for themselves, care about others and act creatively and responsibly. NCCES students come from 30 communities across central Massachusetts and cross socio-economic, cultural, geographic boundaries and include students of all learning abilities.
NCCES is seeking to hire a Community Outreach Apprentice. This apprentice, funded by the Commonwealth Corps, would work closely with the Teacher Apprentice Corps, a new program designed to increase the capacity of NCCES to serve its students, increase the number of people available to serve in volunteer roles at the school, and increase the number of NCCES students, staff and families and staff serving in volunteer roles in the region.
The Community Outreach Apprentice is designed to provide individuals with an interest in education, public relations or non-profit management the opportunity to work closely with and assist a small independent public school. The Apprentice would assist the Director of Strategic Development and the Executive Director in strengthening connections between the school and the greater community. This role requires a passion for education and a willingness to commit to a 9-month, part-time commitment (800 hours from October 2008-June 2009). College students, recent college graduates and professionals considering a move to a career in education, public relations or non-profit management are particularly encouraged to apply.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Director of Strategic Development and the Executive Director in strengthening connections between the school and the greater community.
Coordinate and lead NCCES participation in the Fitchburg First Thursday events
Promote the Teaching Apprentice Corps in the region.
Help connect NCCES students and Apprentices with community service opportunities in the region.
Plan a volunteer recruitment effort in the greater community to identify and recruit outside volunteers to assist the NCCES community.
Keep log of work and complete bi-weekly program reflections identifying tasks accomplished, work underway and obstacles that need to be addressed.
Qualifications:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Self-motivated, capable of working independently and as part of a team.
Ability to collaborate in a group setting and work effectively with diverse populations
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Good academic record.
Willingness to meet the demands and challenges of working with adolescents.
Some personal volunteer experience.
Able to represent NCCES in a professional manner at all times.
Committed to completing the program year at NCCES.
Satisfactory CORI/SORI (criminal background check) report.
High school diploma or 3-5 years of similar or related experience in lieu of a degree.
Must be 18 years old and a Massachusetts Resident (proof of residency required).
Interest in service, education and/or nonprofit work.
Available to start by early October 2008.
Professional/personal references.
Able to schedule Wednesday afternoons as part of the weekly commitment to be available to participate in the NCCES staff professional development program featuring presentations from in-school and outside professionals and common planning and prep time.
Salary & Benefits:
Up to $5,000 Stipend
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Contact Information:
Carolyn Sellars
North Central Charter Essential School
1 Oak Hill Road
Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420
work: 978-345-2701
fax: 978-345-9127
sellarsc@ncces.org
http://www.ncces.org
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How to Apply:
Please visit our website @ www.ncces.org |
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