AmeriCorps Mass Promise Fellow

Are you looking for a meaningful full-time opportunity with benefits? 

Are you interested in developing valuable career skills & experience?

Want to lead youth programming, support young people & serve your community?

Want to join a cohort of service-minded individuals invested in social justice and education equity?

About MPF

The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship is an AmeriCorps program at Northeastern University's Office of Community Service & Civic Engagement. MPF is dedicated to increasing youth academic enrichment, college & career exploration and social-emotional learning through Out-of-School-Time (OST) interventions and data-driven programming. We are a passionate team that strives every day to empower young people to succeed as part of a national movement to achieve education equity. We do this because we believe that all young people have a right to Caring Adults, Safe Spaces, A Healthy Start, An Effective Education, and An Opportunity to Serve.

Each year, we place AmeriCorps Members (Fellows) at one of our partner non-profit organizations, city agencies, and schools across Massachusetts to lead out-of-school time programming for youth in grades 6-12 focused on mentoring, academic enrichment, and college and career exploration. Throughout their service year, Fellows develop valuable career skills and experience, in addition to the training, professional development and individualized support from MPF. Fellows also receive a stipend, health insurance, loan forbearance, free classes at Northeastern and other benefits, as well as join a network of MPF and AmeriCorps alums. This is a great opportunity for those looking for a meaningful year-long service experience or a jump start to their career in education, youth work, public service and/or community work. 

If you believe in the power of relationship building to positively impact the life of a young person, this role is for you.

Application

Learn more about our program here: https://masspromise.northeastern.edu/be-a-fellow/

Apply here: https://neu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d4qRmenCJNFibkO

Within two weeks, we may invite you to participate in an interview. We regret that we will be unable to respond to all applicants.

If you are not ready to apply this year but would like to stay connected, you can fill out our interest form: https://neu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6g8d0g30cEXxwcS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Be 17 year old by July 1, 2024
• Be willing to comply with a criminal background check and fingerprint check
• Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Permanent Resident (this is an AmeriCorps requirement)
• Able to serve full-time (40 hours per week) from August 12th, 2024 – June 27th 2025

Essential Functions

• Youth Programming: lead and support inclusive and equitable youth programming for youth from diverse backgrounds; build positive, safe environments and relationships with youth
• Data & Evaluation: collect data on youth activities and interaction, receive and provide feedback, engage in personal reflection, complete MPF data and evaluation requirements
• Time & Project Management: ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and meet deadlines
• Communication & Collaboration: ability to communicate effectively and collaborate in a professional setting
• Travel at least once per month for Fellowship meetings, retreats, and training throughout the Commonwealth

The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship (MPF) is an equal opportunity employer. At MPF, we do not just accept differences — we celebrate, support, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, youth, and community. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at m.miao@northeastern.edu.

Fellow Benefits:

• Living Stipend: $27,000
• Segal Education Award: $7,395
• Health and dental insurance
• Federal loan forbearance
• FREE CLASSES at Northeastern's College of Professional Studies
• Monthly Professional & Personal Development
• Travel reimbursement + member assistance program
• Join the MPF / Americorp community and access a vast, professional network of Fellows & Alumni

Fill out online application: https://neu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d4qRmenCJNFibkO

Our application includes four different sections:

• Contact Information
• Demographics & Eligibility
• Additional Information
• Resume & Cover Letter OR Audio Sample & Related Experience Form

In the Cover Letter/Audio Sample we ask that you respond to the following:

• Outline your interest and experience working with youth in an academic enrichment or college and career exploration space
• Share why out-of-school time programming matters
• Clearly state what you expect to gain from a year of national service as opposed to a traditional job experience
• Outline why the Massachusetts Promise Fellowship is the right fit for you