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Black Men and Boys Commission Fellow

Req ID
2023-25869
Dept
Black Male Ad
Position
Regular Part-Time
Location
Boston City Hall
Union
EXO
Openings
1
Posting End Date
4/30/2024
Contact Email
rui.santos@boston.gov

Overview:

The Mayor’s Office for Black Male Advancement (BMA) is seeking a Black Men and Boys Commission Fellow. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about how to support Black Male communities through assisting with the daily operations of the Black Men and Boys Commission.

 

This role lives in the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet. Please read below to understand our larger vision.

 

Equity & Inclusion Cabinet Mission 

The mission of the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet is to ensure that every resident has fair access to City resources and opportunities. We achieve this by embedding equity and inclusion into our current City practices, building our collective capacity on issues of racial and social justice, and fostering a more welcoming and accessible city.

 

The departments in the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet take an anti-poverty approach to their work, focusing on the following areas:

 

  1. Improving outcomes for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of color) communities, in particular immigrants, women, and LGBTQ+ residents. 
  2. Increasing access for people with disabilities and those who speak a language other than English.
  3. Eliminating barriers to fair housing and human rights. 

 

We are looking for folks that share our core values of people-first leadership, intentional strategy, and justice.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative support in preparation for and during Commission meetings
  • Assist in the updating and maintenance of the Commission’s website
  • Design promotional materials, posters, flyers, website, social media posts, and other marketing materials as needed for the Commission
  • Support outreach and engagement for Commission initiatives
  • Support the Commission chair and BMA Executive Director with administrative duties as needed

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Minimum education requirement of a high school diploma.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills (a writing sample will be required).
  • Experience with photo and graphic editing applications such as Canva and Photoshop.
  • Highly organized and self-motivated, with demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Standard computer knowledge of MS Office and Google Suite.
  • Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Chinese or Vietnamese).

 

Boston Residency Required.

 

Terms:
Union/SalaryPlan/Grade: Non Union
Hours per week: approx 20

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

The City of Boston has played a role in causing and perpetuating the inequities in our society. To break down these barriers, we are embedding equity and inclusion into everything we do.

We define equity as ensuring every community has the resources it needs to thrive in Boston. This requires the active process of meeting individuals where they are. Inclusion is engaging every resident to build a more welcoming and supportive city. We are building a city for everyone, where diversity makes us a more empowered collective.