*This is a one-year rotating position*

The Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement (OYEA) works to uplift young voices in decision-making processes and helps advance the lives of young people across Boston through programming and resource connecting. We feel it is crucial to have young voices actively engaged in the policies and decisions that impact their lives, and our mission is to provide the platform for them to do so.

All Boston youth should have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. We aim to serve as a central hub connecting young people to these resources and opportunities across City Hall and in their communities. We also value the youth workers who are on the ground with Boston's young people each day and aim to provide the necessary support and developmental opportunities to uplift their work. Our goal is to create and support spaces that empower our next generation to become community leaders and agents of change.

The Mayor’s Youth Council, established in 1994, is a school-year civic engagement after-school program for high school-aged Boston youth. The 30-person Council is highly selective, and members are motivated to make social and civic change in Boston.

Position Overview:
The Mayor’s Youth Council Fellow will work closely with the MYC Coordinators in OYEA to facilitate the MYC program. This position is a direct youth work role and will engage daily with youth councilors in addition to assisting with the behind-the-scenes administration of the program. This position will be responsible for maintaining a safe, educational, and productive environment for youth councilors, as well as arranging various programming, meetings, curricula, and other opportunities. This position will require travel between municipal buildings, as well as engagement at events and institutions throughout Boston as required by the MYC program. This position requires a self-starter with an interest in public service, youth work, civics education, attention to detail, and superior organizational skills. This role will require meaningful engagement with diverse young people from across the City of Boston. This position will report to the Mayor’s Youth Council program coordinators.

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working closely with the Mayor’s Youth Council Coordinators to provide an educational, empowering, and engaging experience for Council members.
• Working directly with the high school-aged members of the Mayor’s Youth Council on a weekly basis at different locations.
• Supports Mayor’s Youth Councilors in their work by facilitating connections with other youth groups, community organizations, and partners in local government.
• Organizing payroll for MYC, including onboarding, weekly timesheets, and communication with our employment partner.
• Working closely with the rest of the MYC team on lesson and curriculum planning on an ongoing basis.
• Assisting with purchasing, space reservations, outreach campaigns, and other logistical tasks as required.
• Monitors and maintains email correspondence on the MYC email account.
• Assists with connecting Language Other Than English (LOTE) speakers with available translation and language services as needed.
• Performs related work as required.

• Minimum of two (2) years of full or equivalent part-time experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred and may be substituted for two (2) years of required experience.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Experience working with or eagerness to work with high school-aged youth.
• The ability to serve as a role model for youth and to positively engage with diverse communities.
• Interest in public service, civic engagement, youth services, & programs.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexible schedule as some nights and weekends may be required. Travel offsite is required.
• Knowledge of the City of Boston and its neighborhoods is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and Google Suite.
• Driver’s license preferred.

C.O.R.I check required. S.O.R.I check required. 

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/$25 per hour

Hours per week: 35