NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY MARINE SCIENCE CENTER
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AmeriCorps Massachusetts Promise Fellows deliver the resources young people need to be successful in life by creating, managing, and leading meaningful out-of-school time programs for youth in grades 6-12.
Fellow projects focus on mentoring, social and emotional learning, college and career readiness, academic enrichment, and community service-learning.
The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship achieves this by placing AmeriCorps Fellows with non-profit organizations and state/local government agencies that focus on fulfilling the needs of our youth by providing:
S ERVICE D ESCRIPTION
Since 1967, Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center (MSC) has generated outstanding teaching and research in the marine sciences. The MSC’s Outreach Program reaches over 7,000 people per year through various programs and events, and has traditionally focused on serving teachers and students in eastern Massachusetts. Through engagement in STEM inquiry and community action, the
Beach Sisters program will meet the needs of underserved populations in the City of Lynn by offering outof-school-time opportunities for girls to develop a connection to the local environment, build confidence and self-esteem, and increasingly consider higher education and careers in the sciences. The Fellow will make an impact through training and mentoring teens to deliver STEM- and marine-related activities to their peers and younger youth, as well as by facilitating opportunities for girls to connect with the local environment and community through field trips and guest presenters representing academia, industry, and other interests related to the environment.
E SSENTIAL R ESPONSIBILITIES
 Work with 6 Peer Leaders for at least 5 hrs per week, mentoring them to deliver programs to others and fostering leadership/professional skills
 Oversee the delivery of programming to girls at the elementary, middle, and high school level during the school year and summer
 Become familiar with MSC, Girls Inc., the local watershed, the demographics of the community served, and career applications/extensions within the local community
 Develop strong relations with other teens at Girls Inc. (i.e., other than the Peer Leaders) through science/math homework assistance and “Fun Friday” activities to boost participation and attendance across teen programs
 Participate in all relevant MPF, NUMSC, and Girls Inc. meetings and trainings
 Make a full-time, 12 month commitment

 Travel at least once/month for Fellowship meetings, retreats, and training throughout the
Commonwealth
Q UALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor’s degree in marine science, environmental science, biology, or related field
 Demonstrated experience working with youth preferred
 Excellent organizational and communication skills
 The ability to work independently and as part of a team
 An interest in and commitment to national and community service
 The desire to work with diverse constituencies
 Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
 Ability to see the big picture without losing sight of the details
 Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
 Professional and mature
 17 years of age or older
 Must be a US Citizen, US National or Permanent Resident Alien
 Must be willing to comply with a criminal background check and FBI fingerprint check
 Drivers license and own vehicle required
B ENEFITS
For a one year full-time commitment and 1700 hours of AmeriCorps service Fellows receive:
A taxable living allowance of $14,500/year  Excellent training opportunities  FREE courses at
Northeastern University in the College of Professional Studies & discounted courses upon successfully completing the service year  Loan forbearance and a $5,730 educational award  Monthly travel allowance  Career coaching and support  Healthcare benefits
C ONTACT I NFORMATION
Apply ASAP! Applicants are hired on a rolling basis.
Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/mpfgeneralapplication to fill out a general application and send a letter of interest, resume and contact info for three references ASAP and before May 30 th
Carole McCauley at c.mccauley@neu.edu.
M ORE I NFO
 Interviews will take place during May and June of 2015
, 2015
, 2015 to
 Hiring decisions will be made on or before June 30 th
 Program start date is August 4 th , 2015
 For more information on the Marine Science Center, visit www.northeastern.edu/marinescience
 Visit www.masspromisefellows.org
for detailed program information
The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship is committed to providing equal opportunities. We serve and partner with diverse organizations, and are dedicated to non-discrimination. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals with whom we are in contact are treated without regard to age, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or expression, or veteran status. We require that all our partners make reasonable accommodations for any and all individuals with a permanent or temporary disability. We actively partner with organizations representing minority concerns and interests to build high-performing teams that mirror the c