Meet Recruiter, Carolyn Palmer, and recent Hampshire grad, Johnny Williams, from DIAL/SELF Youth Development Americorps Program.

Wednesday, February 12th, Library Lobby, 11-3.

DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps is Hiring!!
Apply Here: https://forms.gle/2SgYnPkRCQ5zssPh9

Application deadline is February 15!

Description:
Are you passionate about youth empowerment, education, the arts, and social justice? Join the DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps Team!

For 10 months, DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps Members serve full-time to create positive youth development opportunities in schools and youth centers throughout the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. AmeriCorps members use a collaborative, student-centered approach to support young people’s autonomy, belonging, and personal learning aspirations.

The DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps Program (DSAP) has 3 core elements:

• On-site youth work at a specific school or youth center.
• Team service project in collaboration with youth and community.
• Weekly training and reflection to build youth work skills and increase knowledge of different learning styles, social justice issues, creative approaches, motivational interviewing, asset-based community development, group dynamics, and facilitation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strengthen and coordinate a Western MA SHINE Team, a youth leadership program for GLSEN MA
• Develop relationships with and consistently support Gay Straight Alliances and LGBTQIA+ students and educators in Western Massachusetts, particularly in Holyoke, Springfield and Berkshire County
• Assist with coordination and execution of the Educator Retreat, Pride Prom, Spring & Fall Conferences and national Days of Action (i.e., Day of Silence, Pride festivals, etc.)
• Develop sustainable partnerships with social justice centered community organizations in Massachusetts via outreach, tabling, resource referrals, etc.
• Create and manage a volunteer program to support the work and mission of GLSEN MA
• Manage, respond and direct emails and phone calls to appropriate parties
• Strengthen and maintain social media program

  Curious about the Benefits??

• Earn a compensation package worth over $21k, including personal/sick days. Package includes a $15,000 Stipend and a $6,095 Education Award after successful completion of service. The Education Award can be used to pay for pre-existing student loans or future education costs.
• Receive free health care and child care assistance, for eligible members.
• Gain practical experience and build leadership skills that transfer across careers and vocations, particularly those related to education, youth work, the arts, social justice, nonprofits, social work, and community building.
• Make connections that lead to future opportunities in this region and beyond.
• Participate in a supportive learning community that challenges members to build on their strengths and put their values into practice.
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

  Basic Requirements:

• Members must be at least 18 years old, a US citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident, and have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalency.
• Youth work experience is recommended, but not required. Some work history is necessary.
• Access to reliable transportation. Driver’s license and vehicle, preferred.