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Who We Are:
Since 1969, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) has been a vital presence in Greater Boston and beyond, empowering Asians and new immigrants to build healthy families, achieve greater economic success, and contribute to thriving communities. We provide a broad range of innovative programs and services centered around education, workforce development, family support, and arts and culture, leaving a significant and lasting impact on the lives of more than 13,000 children, youth, and adults every year.
About Youth Center:
The Youth Center provides a space for youth to build connections, explore and understand their community, and to put leadership skills into action. Through year-round programming centered on leadership development, education, and workforce readiness in Boston and Quincy, BCNC supports youth to thrive in school and beyond.
About The Role:
BCNC YC's Teen Employment Program is looking to hire 15 Youth Leaders (ages 14-18) and 3 Young Adult Leaders (ages 19-24) in Spring 2024. The program is to provide youth with workforce skills, practical experience, and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact with various departments of the organization.
What You Will Do – If hired, you will be placed in one of the following departments at BCNC:
Youth Center:
- Assist ChiSL program coordinator with recruitment and leading weekly ChiSL meetings.
- Assist CAPS program coordinators with CAPS events, workshops, and alum engagement (open to Young Adult Leaders).
- Assist Youth Center with social media and marketing strategies and content (open to Young Adult Leaders).
Building Operations:
- Support staff with front desk duties; answering phone calls, assisting with childcare dismissals.
- Maintaining safeness of all participants and staff.
- Filing and administrative work.
Acorn Center Early Education & Care:
- Assist Group Leaders in implementation of age-appropriate activities for children.
- Assist with care of children and maintenance of classroom space.
Red Oak Afterschool Program:
- Assist with classroom management.
- Assist in chaperoning field trips.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
What We Look For:
- Responsible, punctual, know how to manage their time appropriately.
- \Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Excellent listening, organizational, and communication skills.
- An interest in helping the community.
- Childcare Assistant must have interest in working with young children in a classroom setting.
- Familiarity with Asian American culture, and a willingness to work in a collective environment with children and teenagers.
- Proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese is preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed primarily in a standard work environment, including the operation of computer equipment, and physical demands associated with a traditional work setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions, as necessary.
When:
- Orientation in January 2024
- Program will run from January – May 2024
Pay:
- Youth Leaders will work up to 10 hours per week and receive a pay rate of $15.00 per hour
- Young Adult Leaders will work up to 15 hours per week and receive a pay rate of $17.00 per hour
How to Apply
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Please Note:
You must be authorized to work in the United States. BCNC does not provide sponsorship for an employment work visa. Additionally, candidates must be residents of Boston.
BCNC is an equal opportunity non-profit organization that supports diversity and encourages all employees and applicants to apply. BCNC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or Local laws.
BCNC is an equal opportunity non-profit organization that supports diversity and encourages all employees and applicants to apply. BCNC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or Local laws.
About Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC):
BCNC is an equal opportunity non-profit organization that supports diversity and encourages all employees and applicants to apply. BCNC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or Local laws.
