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SUMMARY:Success Coach job posting at the Boston HERC
DESCRIPTION:Open Position: Alumni Success Program Coach   \nPurpose of Position: To coach first-generation students of color\, attending partnering colleges/universities\, for success in college and beyond.  \nOrganization information: The mission of the Boston Higher Education Resource Center (HERC) is to equip first-generation youth to obtain a higher education\, break the cycle of poverty\, and become agents of change in their communities. Boston HERC’s Alumni Success Program’s goal is to equip our Passport high school graduates to thrive in their postsecondary plans after high school graduation.   \nThe Boston HERC seeks a mission-driven Alumni Success Coach to join our team and coach multiple cohorts of college students who are first-generation to college\, low-income\, and attending partner colleges/universities. The Alumni Success Coach supports and equips our young adults with the necessary skills for success in college and in the 21st– Century workplace.  \nCoach Duties & Responsibilities include:  \n\nEstablish and maintain student relationships\, including monitoring student progress in order to meet retention and graduation goals using all forms of communication (in-person\, video\, texting\, email\, phone call\, social media). \nPromote self-advocacy by helping students address personal and academic challenges\, setting personal and career goals\, navigating their college resources\, financial aid and college transfer from two-year programs.  \nPrevent student summer melt by supporting high school graduates in enrolling in their chosen post-secondary institution.  \nCollaborate with Mentoring Coordinator\, Mentors\, Passport Coaches\, Tutors\, and allied organizations to support students. \nAssist Alumni Success Director with coordination and promotion of program events\, program development\, workshop facilitation and promotion\, and social media marketing strategies. \nAssist Director in annual student recruitment efforts (info sessions\, orientation\, etc) \nManage and follow all data procedures\, including daily logging and providing outcome updates.\nSupport Boston HERC’s fundraising efforts through sharing stories and attending events and/or site visits with our philanthropic partners. \n\nRequirements:  \n\nBachelor’s degree with minimum two (2) years of professional work experience. \nPassion for issues facing low income\, disadvantaged and/or underrepresented youth. \nExperience working with students in a student/client service setting (or equivalent). \nDemonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. \nAbility to connect with others and forge strong relationships. \nProficiency in student information systems and technology\, as well as MS Word and Excel. \nProven ability to work with diverse staff\, partners\, and student populations. \nDemonstrate and possess strong understanding of cultural competency and how to communicate effectively with different audiences. \nStrong ability to take initiative\, problem-solve\, be flexible\, and think fast on your feet. \nAbility to work independently\, remotely\, and meet in-person at the Boston HERC office when needed\, \nincluding our summer training.  \nOutgoing and positive attitude. \nCommitment to Christian principles.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:  \n\nBilingual\, especially proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole. \nWork experience in advising\, teaching\, or supporting educationally disadvantaged students. \nBachelor’s degree in education\, public administration\, social work\, or other relevant area(s).\nBe a 1st generation college graduate from a 4-year college/university in the U.S. \nExperienced in serving 1st generation college students of color. \nExperience in providing social-emotional and/or academic support to young adults.\nExperience in supporting students in resume editing\, job application\, and the interview process.\nExperience facilitating hands-on and engaging workshops. \nExperience navigating the college application process and FAFSA. \nConversant in the DACA and Student Immigration Policies. \n\nTerms of position: \n\nPosition Start Date: As early as March 2025 \nFull-Time: 35 hours/week \nMinimum of a 2-year commitment in the role \nReports to: Director of Alumni Success\nBenefits: Health\, dental\, and vision.\n\nTo apply:  \nSubmit the following documents to Chief Executive Officer\, Carolina De Jesus\, cdejesus@bostonherc.org and Rachel Condry\, Director of Alumni Success\, at rcondry@bostonherc.org:  \n\nResume \nCover letter \nTwo professional references
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: You Only Get What You're Organized to Take: Lessons From the Movement to End Poverty
DESCRIPTION:Hello UniteBoston friends and colleagues\, \n\nDevlin and I are excited to invite you to a special gathering of leaders as part of the National Book Tour Stop in Massachusetts for the new release:\nYou Only Get What You’re Organized to Take: Lessons from the Movement to End Poverty\nby Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis and Noam Sandweiss-Back of the Kairos Center  \nClick here to watch the promo video\n Learn more about the book \nThis is more than a book tour—it’s an interfaith movement that aims to strengthen community-led movements for housing\, food\, wages\, water\, land\, immigrant rights\, peace\, belonging\, and more. \nJesus said that he came to set the oppressed free (Lk 4:18) – As Christian leaders\, we are called to be part of this moral and spiritual awakening—to organize from the ground up\, led by those most impacted\, and loving the ‘least of these’ (Mt 25:40) as rooted in the prophetic call for economic justice and human dignity. \nWe believe this is a kairos moment—a Spirit-led opportunity to build relationships\, deepen shared commitments\, and explore how the Christian community\, alongside our interfaith partners\, can actively support and lead in this movement for justice and survival. \n\nEvent Details – Two Opportunities to Join Us\n Faith Partners Lunch + Strategy Session\nThursday\, May 29 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM\nThe Cathedral Church of St. Paul\, 138 Tremont St\, Boston\, MA\nRSVP Here for Lunch Session \nBook Talk & Public Dialogue\nThursday\, May 29 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM\nThe Cathedral Church of St. Paul\, Boston \nRSVP Here for Public Session \n\nThis gathering is hosted by a coalition of faith and justice leaders\, including UniteBoston\, the Massachusetts Poor People’s Campaign\, Massachusetts Union of the Homeless\, MAPPC Episcopal Network\, Mass Peace Movements\, Rep. Mike Connolly\, Nonviolent Medicaid Army\, and more. \nAs Rev. Theoharis reminds us\, this work is not optional—it’s a matter of survival for so many of our brothers and sisters. We invite you to join us in dreaming\, discerning\, and building together toward a future where all God’s children can thrive. \nIn hope and solidarity\, \n-Rev. Kelly & Rev. Devlin
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/book-talk-you-only-get-what-youre-organized-to-take-lessons-from-the-movement-to-end-poverty/
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