that helps urban ministry organizations use technology to address
injustice and serve at-risk communities.
This letter is to inform you of some opportunities that we would like
you to share. Starting this January we are offering full time
one-year paid internships serving in After School Programs, Teen
Programs, Volunteer Coordinator positions and much more.
Urban Ministry Internships – TechMission Corps provides opportunities
in urban ministry in greater Boston and Los Angeles. Individuals serve
as one-year full-time interns working with children, youth,
technology, or volunteer coordination. Positions begin in January;
email thierry@techmission.org if you or someone you know may be
interested.
* After School Program Coordinator Positions / Teen Program
Coordinator Positions
This AmeriCorps position will assist with a K-8th grade after
school program or a teen program based in a church or faith-based
organization, serving through mentoring, providing basic technology
activities, coordinating volunteers, and providing overall support.
Teen Program coordinator responsibilities include tutoring,
mentoring, college prep, assisting with web-based academic enrichment
elements, conducting community & parent outreach, assisting with
community and school partnerships, planning college visits and
workshops as directed, coordinating volunteers, and providing overall
support.
* Volunteer Coordinator Positions
This AmeriCorps position will assist with volunteer and
work-study student recruitment and coordination for programs based in
churches and faith-based organizations. Duties may include recruiting
and placing volunteers and work-study students at sites, assisting
with monitoring, data tracking, and providing overall support in
volunteer management. Members may assist in other program areas as
needed.
* Technology Coordinator Positions
This AmeriCorps position will assist with volunteer and
work-study student recruitment and coordination for programs based in
churches and faith-based organizations. Duties may include recruiting
and placing volunteers and work-study students at sites, assisting
with monitoring, data tracking, and providing overall support in
volunteer management. Members may assist in other program areas as
needed.
Grant Writer Intern: *
The Grant Writer is a full time position through AmeriCorps VISTA
which is responsible for writing grants, managing existing grants and
assisting with development work. Duties include the following: Writing
grants to corporate foundations, private foundations and government
funding sources, Managing existing grants including tracking data,
compiling evaluations and writing reports to existing funding sources,
Researching grant opportunities and developing lists of potential
funding sources, Supervising the development of a donor base of
individuals, Networking with other organizations and individuals to
develop fund raising opportunities, Assisting in partnering with urban
churches and Christian non-profit organizations for grant proposals,
Assisting with any other fundraising or development activities as
needed, and assisting with any administrative activities as needed.
Individuals applying for this position should have very strong writing
ability and organizational skills.
Administrative Systems Developer Intern : *
The System Administrator Intern position is a full time position
through AmeriCorps VISTA which is responsible for supporting the
technology needs of TechMission. Duties may include: Providing system
administration support to a small office network of about 15 staff
using Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server with Exchange, Maintaining a
Web server, online database and other online systems • Installing and
setting up software and computers systems for staff and at local
computer centers, Maintaining and operating an IP-based phone system
and CD/DVD-duplication system, Maintaining a local network, DSL
Internet connection, maintaining backup systems, Assisting with any
other technology or administrative needs as needed, and Applicants for
this position should have very strong technical skills. For system
administration focused position, applicants should have strong
familiarity with Windows 2003 and strong troubleshooting capabilities.
Web Developer Intern : *
The Web Developer Intern position is a full time position through
AmeriCorps*VISTA which is responsible for supporting the technology
needs of TechMission. Applicants should view this position as an
internship to gain experience in technology in a nonprofit/ministry
setting working in one of the largest organizations doing technology
and ministry worldwide. Duties may include: Updating and creating new
webpages using Dreamweaver and/or Frontpage 2003, Programming
scripting for TechMission's website PHP and/or Java/Javascript,
Maintaining TechMission's website, online database and other online
tools, and assisting with any other technology or administrative
needs.
Graphic Designer Intern : *
The Graphic Designer Internship is a full time position through
AmeriCorps*VISTA which is responsible for supporting the technology
needs of TechMission. Applicants should view this position as an
internship to gain experience in technology in a nonprofit/ministry
setting working in one of the largest organizations doing technology
and ministry worldwide. Duties may include: Providing graphic design
for TechMission's website using Photoshop, Flash and other software,
Providing graphic design for TechMission print media including flyers,
brochures, posters and presentations using Adobe PhotoShop, In Design
and other graphic design software, Collaborating with the Web
developer to assist in improving TechMission's website design.
Online Publications Editor Intern
The Online Publications Editor Intern is a full time position through
AmeriCorps which is responsible for creating and editing the content
of TechMission's websites including UrbanMinistry.org,
ChristianVoluneering.org, TechMission.org and Safe Families. This
position will also help with online community development through our
social networking site on UrbanMinistry.org
General Requirements and Qualifications:
* Applicants for this program must be at least 18 years old
* must have a high school school degree or equivalent (GED)
* must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or lawful permanent
resident alien of the United States
* specific qualifications vary by position but generally
applicants should have good people skills, ability to work with
children, and have a desire to learn
* familiarity with Microsoft Word and the Internet desired
* applicants with experience working with Black and Latino
communities or non-profit/community/faith-based organizations are
strongly encouraged to apply
* accepted applicants must follow all federal and AmeriCorps
guidelines with respect to faith during official AmeriCorps hours
*VISTA postions will have some additional requirements
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you have after
reading this material. Call 617.282.9798 x 103 or email
thierry@techmission.org
Thank you for your time.
Regards,
Thierry Pelissier
TechMission Corps Program Coordinator
Phone: (617) 282-9798 ext. 103
Fax: (617) 825-0313
http://www.urbanministry.org/node/12816
-- Aerika S. Brittian, M.A. Doctoral Research Assistant Institute for
Applied Research in Youth Development Tufts University phone:
617-627-4509 aerika.brittian@tufts.edu web:http://ase.tufts.edu/iaryd
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