SCI Social Capital Inc.
Connecting citizens to strengthen communities
Youth Leadership Coordinator
A ten-month AmeriCorps position
The mission of SCI Social Capital Inc. is to strengthen communities by connecting diverse
individuals and organizations through civic engagement initiatives. We envision a nation where
individuals are strongly connected to their neighbors and play an active role in shaping the destiny of
their communities. This increase in ‘social capital’ will result in communities that are safer, healthier
and more vital.
Youth Leadership Coordinators increase the capacity of host sites to implement social capital building,
youth engagement and community service-learning (CSL) as strategies to achieve high educational
outcomes.
Responsibilities
 Implement the SCI Youth Leadership Curriculum through a Youth Council program and/or another
youth leadership development program. Some members may be initiating new youth leadership
programs while others will enhance existing programs.
 Members will also seek to identify ways adult volunteers can support the success of young people
served by the agency.
 Each member will provide leadership training to a core group of 20 youth, including a Youth
Council in each SCI community, who will organize projects that engage 100 of their peers in
community service-learning (CSL) and 200 youth in other civic activities.
 Increase participant civic leadership skills and commitment to future civic engagement.
 Track progress of the teen leaders through the maintenance of individual civic leadership skills
checklists and other assessment tools that document the practical skills they develop in areas
such as meeting facilitation and event coordination.
 Provide additional direct service to youth at partner agencies that support youth development
goals and have been approved by SCI.
 Collaborate with other SCI staff, volunteers and partners on other projects to promote civic
engagement, with an emphasis on integrating youth into activities of SCI and community partners.
 Collaborate with other SCI Youth Programs Coordinators on joint efforts including occasional
activities that bring together youth from various SCI locations.
Required Skills for Essential Functions
 Excellent organizational and communication skills
 Ability to serve with youth in a group setting; past experience with youth helpful.
 A commitment to national service and the mission of SCI
 Excellent written and oral English communication skills
 The desire to serve with diverse constituencies
SCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SCI welcomes applications from people with disabilities
and will make reasonable accommodations for both interviews and service upon request. Positions
contingent upon anticipated renewal of federal funding.
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Willingness to take initiative to achieve goals
Strong project management/multi-tasking abilities
A clear plan for living on the AmeriCorps stipend in the Greater Boston area
Desired Skills for Marginal Functions
 Regular access to a car (required for Woburn, and helpful for non-Boston based positions)
 Knowledge of community served a plus
 Ability to serve independently and on a team
 College degree or coursework is preferred
 Bilingual communication skills a plus
Benefits
 Members receive a modest living allowance during their service
 Post-service educational award of $5,645.
 Health insurance coverage
 Excellent experience for future professional and educational opportunities
 Additional local benefits may be available
 Pre-service orientation and on-site training provided by SCI; ongoing training opportunities and
workshops
To Apply
Send your cover letter and resume to Dan McConvey at americorps@socialcapitalinc.org, or via
regular mail to:
Social Capital Inc.
165M New Boston St., Suite 233
Woburn, MA 01801
Please note in your letter if you prefer to be considered for the Woburn, Dorchester, Fall River, Boston
or Lynn based positions. Questions or problems, email americorps@socialcapitalinc.org or call
781.935.2244
SCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SCI welcomes applications from people with disabilities
and will make reasonable accommodations for both interviews and service upon request. Positions
contingent upon anticipated renewal of federal funding.