Careers
We are currently seeking to fill the positions below:
NAIP AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
The NEW AMERICAN INTEGRATION PROGRAM (NAIP) recruits committed individuals from diverse backgrounds to assist and strengthen the work of community based organizations that serve refugees and immigrants. Our diverse group represents 16 different countries and speaks 20 different languages. Members will assist refugee and immigrant communities in obtaining essential services and educational opportunities that enable them to improve their quality of life. NAIP members receive intensive training to teach English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), serve as medical interpreters, and assist eligible Legal Permanent Residents in their applications for citizenship. The term of service for the 2016-2017 half-year position begins September 6, 2016 and continues through August 4, 2017. Each member will be expected to complete at least 900 hours of service at their host site through the duration of their service. This position is full time.
Desired Skills
An Ideal Candidates:
To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to info@weewomen.org as well as fill out the AmeriCorps application at http://www.englishfornewbostonians.org/americorps.
Community Organizer (Bilingual in Spanish and English)
The role of the Community Organizer is to promote community engagement, leadership development, partnership/alliance building, and development of new and relevant member led campaigns. The Community Organizer is responsible for: mobilizing WEE participants, conducting outreach to Revere residents, coordinating neighborhood events, and being a liaise for community-based groups as well as connecting with the full diversity of Revere. The Community Organizer will think strategically and analytically about social, economic, cultural, and political issues affecting our community. In this position, one will provide information regarding opportunities for the women of WEE and provide thorough verbal and written reports to the WEE Program Director and Board of Directors.
Desired Skills
This person will be a core part of the WEE team. Ideal candidates will be bilingual in Spanish and English as well as bicultural with experience in community organizing, outreach and networking. This position will be based in Revere at 50 Walnut Avenue, Revere, MA, 02151 at the WEE center, but will require working at a variety of locations within the community. The Community Organizer position is part-time (20 hours/week with a $15 per hour). No benefits are included; this position is grant funded. The opportunity to increase hours, stipend, and longevity is desired with continued organization growth by staff and board support in writing grants and other fundraising.
Responsibilities
To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to info@weewomen.org.
NAIP AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
The NEW AMERICAN INTEGRATION PROGRAM (NAIP) recruits committed individuals from diverse backgrounds to assist and strengthen the work of community based organizations that serve refugees and immigrants. Our diverse group represents 16 different countries and speaks 20 different languages. Members will assist refugee and immigrant communities in obtaining essential services and educational opportunities that enable them to improve their quality of life. NAIP members receive intensive training to teach English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), serve as medical interpreters, and assist eligible Legal Permanent Residents in their applications for citizenship. The term of service for the 2016-2017 half-year position begins September 6, 2016 and continues through August 4, 2017. Each member will be expected to complete at least 900 hours of service at their host site through the duration of their service. This position is full time.
Desired Skills
An Ideal Candidates:
- MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS.
- Will possess a Bachelor's degree in gender and/or international studies or a relevant discipline.
- Will have experience with immigrants and refugees.
- Will have experience teaching and/or implementing programs.
- Will have experience with community organizing.
- Will be bilingual/multilingual, preferably in Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Creole and/or French.
- Design and implement two separate programs for immigrants and refugee women that help them to (1) pass their citizenship test and/or (2) develop in their careers/obtain a job
- Recruit instructors and volunteers for the programs
- Write grants and manage funds associated with the programs
- Structure curriculum that focuses on the history and ideals of the American society as well as a curriculum that focuses on resumes, cover letters, job applications, and career development workshops
- An ideal candidate would have experience with international and/or gender issues, have a bachelor’s degree (although extensive and appropriate experiences would over override educational level), and would be a women (this is preferable, but again, experience is the key focus).
- MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN FOR THIS POSITION (a requirement of the grant).
To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to info@weewomen.org as well as fill out the AmeriCorps application at http://www.englishfornewbostonians.org/americorps.
Community Organizer (Bilingual in Spanish and English)
The role of the Community Organizer is to promote community engagement, leadership development, partnership/alliance building, and development of new and relevant member led campaigns. The Community Organizer is responsible for: mobilizing WEE participants, conducting outreach to Revere residents, coordinating neighborhood events, and being a liaise for community-based groups as well as connecting with the full diversity of Revere. The Community Organizer will think strategically and analytically about social, economic, cultural, and political issues affecting our community. In this position, one will provide information regarding opportunities for the women of WEE and provide thorough verbal and written reports to the WEE Program Director and Board of Directors.
Desired Skills
This person will be a core part of the WEE team. Ideal candidates will be bilingual in Spanish and English as well as bicultural with experience in community organizing, outreach and networking. This position will be based in Revere at 50 Walnut Avenue, Revere, MA, 02151 at the WEE center, but will require working at a variety of locations within the community. The Community Organizer position is part-time (20 hours/week with a $15 per hour). No benefits are included; this position is grant funded. The opportunity to increase hours, stipend, and longevity is desired with continued organization growth by staff and board support in writing grants and other fundraising.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to WEE participants and community residents who want to start and led new campaigns.
- Identify, recruit and develop leadership; build community around leadership; and cultivate power within the community.
- Bring people together; challenge them to act on behalf of their shared values and interests.
- Develop relationships and motivate participation through advocacy for and with the New American community.
- Develop a relationship between constituency and leaders.
- Expand WEE membership base; develop a grassroots led coalition and raise WEE's visibility and organizing work.
- Represent WEE at community and neighborhood events, forums, meetings and build partnerships as appropriate.
- Work with staff to design and maintain communication tools such as websites, Facebook, flyers, e-blasts, blog posts, email, photos, other outreach and general projects.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
- MUST BE BILINGUAL IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH.
To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to info@weewomen.org.
Internships
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Women Encouraging Empowerment is looking for an Executive Assistant to help with the operations of our organization. This intern will work closely with our Executive Director to help New American women (mainly immigrant and refugee women) and their families gain economic and social mobility through ESL, citizenship and job readiness courses. This position is for anyone who wants experience in community organizing, greater knowledge of the hardships New Americans face and the solutions to combat these issues, and understanding of how gender issues intersect with the international political and social agenda.
Desired Skills
The ideal candidate would:
- currently be working towards a bachelor's degree studying gender and/or international issues (or a similar discipline)
- has experience with or a desire to work with New Americans (immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, etc.)
- identifies as female (although relevant experience is preferred and exceptions can be made)
- This is an unpaid internship; candidates may be able to receive college credit for their time.
- Help plan and coordinate courses, fundraisers, and awareness events
- Attend conferences and leadership workshops, representing our organization
- Write blog posts about courses, programs, and current events related to organization
- Update all social media accounts: website, Twitter, FB, and Insta
- Work one on one with clients, assisting them with applications, course work, and/or any other type of issue
- Manage communications: donation thank-you letters, e-mails, and phone
- Help the Executive Director with other related matters
To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to info@weewomen.org.
***Although these positions are UNPAID they are an incredible opportunity to gain REAL experience in a 501c3. If you are smart, creative, and want a role in a non – profit that is not simply admin, then this is for you. Interested individuals should send a response to the Director at info@weewomen.org or 781-284-4251.
ESOL instructor/teacher assistants:
Support instructor by providing an extra set of hands in the classroom. Help with group activities, working with students who need an extra guidance, and providing examples to students as needed.
Program assistant:
Program assistant works with WEE staff developing communications and helping to plan and execute organizing and educational programs. Responsibility includes researching, writing, organizing, arranging for board meetings and promoting the work of WEE to members and to the community. Duties will be approximately 70% project oriented and 30% clerical. Clerical duties include working with organizational database, mailing to members and general assistance.
Program Monitoring and Evaluation intern:
WEE seeks a graduate intern for 10 hours per week. The Program Evaluation Intern will work with the director of WEE to design a monitoring and evaluation plan to enhance organizational learning.
Fundraising and Development Intern:
The Board of WEE works to increase the financial, in-kind and human resources available to WEE to support immigrants and refugee women, and promotes community outreach and advocacy activities to increase awareness of immigrant and refugee women issues and of WEE services.
Fundraising and Development interns work with the Volunteer Development Manager in the development of financial donations, outreach, donor and vendor communications, building community partnerships and more.
Support instructor by providing an extra set of hands in the classroom. Help with group activities, working with students who need an extra guidance, and providing examples to students as needed.
Program assistant:
Program assistant works with WEE staff developing communications and helping to plan and execute organizing and educational programs. Responsibility includes researching, writing, organizing, arranging for board meetings and promoting the work of WEE to members and to the community. Duties will be approximately 70% project oriented and 30% clerical. Clerical duties include working with organizational database, mailing to members and general assistance.
Program Monitoring and Evaluation intern:
WEE seeks a graduate intern for 10 hours per week. The Program Evaluation Intern will work with the director of WEE to design a monitoring and evaluation plan to enhance organizational learning.
Fundraising and Development Intern:
The Board of WEE works to increase the financial, in-kind and human resources available to WEE to support immigrants and refugee women, and promotes community outreach and advocacy activities to increase awareness of immigrant and refugee women issues and of WEE services.
Fundraising and Development interns work with the Volunteer Development Manager in the development of financial donations, outreach, donor and vendor communications, building community partnerships and more.