Children's Outreach Worker

The Boston Project Ministries

2011-2012 Americorps Position

The Boston Project is now hiring a Children’s Outreach Worker through our Americorps partnership to join our Neighborhood Ministry House team.  This paid position qualifies for standard pay and benefits including an educational award offered through Americorps along with possible free housing for a single adult. Applicants must be 20 years of age or older.  The position requires a one-year commitment from the beginning of October 2011 through October 2012.  The position may be renewed for up to 4 years.

Specifically, we are looking for a candidate who is gifted and passionate about working with elementary age (5-11) students.  You will be involved in leading our after-school Homework Center, assisting with volunteer service days, planning and implementing our daily summer programming for children at a local city park, and overseeing youth interns/employees working at summer programs.  Additional responsibilities can include leading youth Bible studies, helping with a parents group, and mentoring youth.

Who is The Boston Project?

Our Mission: The Boston Project Ministries (TBPM) is a Christian community development organization that mobilizes residents and volunteers in projects to help build and nurture strong communities.

Our Goals & Objectives: TBPM works to create a thriving community and fulfill our mission by: involving neighbors as leaders in community improvement projects, investing in local youth, and providing new resources (e.g., technical assistance, volunteer manpower) within the Talbot-Norfolk Triangle (TNT) neighborhood.

Our Model: Our mission is anchored in our model of establishing Neighborhood Ministry Houses in under-resourced communities. Neighbors utilize these safe havens as gathering places, resource centers, and centralized locations for volunteer engagement and community organizing. TBPM has been developing this model since our inception in 1995, based on our own experience and the tenets of the Christian Community Development Association (a national association of practitioners doing similar work throughout the country). Our long-term vision is to establish five (5) ministry houses in Boston by 2020.

TBPM plays a vital role in the community not only by offering tangible services and opportunities, but also by building bridges between neighbors from different streets, various cultures, and between youth and adults.  Through neighborhood activities designed to promote social, spiritual and civic engagement, TBPM provides chances for residents to interact with other groups with whom they might not otherwise interact - including elected officials, police officers, suburban partners, and greenspace experts.  Our Neighborhood Youth Ministry program builds bridges by linking caring and supportive youth workers and adult volunteers with at-risk and high-risk youth to provide mentorship and life direction.   www.tbpm.org

How do I apply?

For more information and to apply online, http://www.tbpm.org/get_involved/americorps.html

Questions?

Please email jobs@tbpm.org or call us at 617-929-0925 for more information.  Thanks!