MKI Special Initiatives Fellow
MACDC
Job Description
Come Serve With Us
We care about access to affordable housing, climate change, helping people get into good paying jobs, safety and justice, social determinants of health, youth engagement, and all things that make communities good places for people to live, work, and play. Join us and earn while you learn!
Who We Are
Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC) is a membership organization that seeks to build and sustain a high performing and adaptive community development sector that is supported by private and public investment and sound public policies. We advance racial and economic equity by creating healthy communities where everyone lives in housing they can afford, benefits from economic opportunities and can fully participate in the civic life of their community.
What You Will Do
As the Mel King Institute (MKI) Special Initiatives Fellow, you will assist in developing a structure and enrollment process for organizations and groups to participate in an MKI book club, facilitate book club discussions and virtual launch event, survey members, create materials for MKI website resources along with a toolkit for MKI instructors to include presentations, tip sheet, and resource links, write program impact profiles for MKI newsletter, and conduct interviews to elevate lessons learned for MACDC Racial Equity Pledge Adopters.
When You Serve with Us
We care about access to affordable housing, climate change, helping people get into good paying jobs, safety and justice, social determinants of health, youth engagement, and all things that make communities good places for people to live, work, and play. Join us and earn while you learn!
Who We Are
Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC) is a membership organization that seeks to build and sustain a high performing and adaptive community development sector that is supported by private and public investment and sound public policies. We advance racial and economic equity by creating healthy communities where everyone lives in housing they can afford, benefits from economic opportunities and can fully participate in the civic life of their community.
What You Will Do
As the Mel King Institute (MKI) Special Initiatives Fellow, you will assist in developing a structure and enrollment process for organizations and groups to participate in an MKI book club, facilitate book club discussions and virtual launch event, survey members, create materials for MKI website resources along with a toolkit for MKI instructors to include presentations, tip sheet, and resource links, write program impact profiles for MKI newsletter, and conduct interviews to elevate lessons learned for MACDC Racial Equity Pledge Adopters.
When You Serve with Us
- Earn a $6,750 stipend for serving 450 hours payable by bi-monthly direct deposit.
- Earn an additional $1,824 education benefit to pay down qualifying student loan debt or to continue your education.
- Receive ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development.
What Your Work Environment Will Be
This is a 3 – 4 month position where you will typically serve between Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends. An exact schedule will be determined upon selection. You will report in person at our office and will be required to travel locally for meetings and community events.
This is a 3 – 4 month position where you will typically serve between Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends. An exact schedule will be determined upon selection. You will report in person at our office and will be required to travel locally for meetings and community events.
We Welcome You to Apply If You
- Have lived experience or an interest in working with a diverse group of people.
- Identify as any generation but are at least 17 years old.
- Possess unexpired proof of status as a US citizen or permanent resident.
- Consent to complete a criminal history check, which is required for all candidates. Don’t let this stop you! A criminal record does not mean a person cannot serve, and if this is a concern, reach out to Beth Romeo at bromeo2@lisc.org.
- LISC AmeriCorps is available to everyone eligible to serve. We treat all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This position is made possible through a partnership between Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), AmeriCorps, and MACDC. To learn more about LISC AmeriCorps, visit www.lisc.org/americorps. To learn more about MACDC, visit www.macdc.org.
Questions or Ready to Apply Now?
Email your resume and optional cover letter to Shirronda Almeida shirrondaa@macdc.org and Beth Romeo at bromeo2@lisc.org. Please include the organization name and position you are applying for in your email.