Workforce Development Fellow South Bronx United
Workforce Development Fellow
South Bronx United
Location: 192 E. 151st St, Fl. 5, Bronx, NY
Dates: May 30th-August 18th, 2023
Compensation: $900/week stipend
Deadline: April 23rd, 2023
Apply: https://forms.gle/n2SqdhRnxRW7WGi97
COVID19 Note:
Due to COVID19, as a fellow you will work in-person, with some work from home available. All SBU staff are required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated as well as wear masks at all times when indoors. All NYC COVID safety policies are followed. All programming is run in person following our Covid Safety protocols.
FLIA and South Bronx United may move the fellowship entirely remote if there is a spike in cases.
Future Leaders in Action Overview:
Future Leaders in Action (FLIA) cultivates leaders and strengthens youth-oriented nonprofits through a fellowship program. Fellows, individuals interested in entering the social sector, work on-site, full time at a partner nonprofit to develop or implement a predetermined enrichment program.
Throughout the fellowship, fellows gain various professional skills including time management, communication, program development, in a fast-paced, hands-on learning environment.
South Bronx United Overview:
South Bronx United uses soccer as a tool for social change. South Bronx United aims to help youth build character, teamwork, and leadership so that they can succeed in high school, college, careers, their community and beyond. South Bronx United strives to promote educational achievement, health and wellness, and character development through activities on and off the soccer field and to unite a diverse group of individuals and an incredibly diverse community toward common positive goals.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
You will…
- With the support of SBU's Director of College Access & Success, you will recruit program participants and lead information sessions, orientations, and training materials.
- Organize the pre-employment skills curriculum and execute operational and administrative tasks associated with program management.
- Coordinate the logistics of program related events ranging from information sessions to training workshops (e.g., reserving suitable rooms and preparing program binders, handouts, and other materials).
- Support program participants through the job placement process by assisting with interview prep, resume creation/updating, and accessing technology
- Support program participants by communicating about program logistics (schedules, locations, etc.), contributing to individual and group feedback sessions, conducting observations, and providing guidance for program participants as required
- Actively participate in weekly FLIA professional development responsibilities including check-in calls and virtual weekly leadership workshops
- Attend virtual leadership training retreat and in-person gatherings with local fellows
By the end of the fellowship, you will have…
- Created a method of tracking completed fellowship coursework (employment skills, customer services, and leadership training).
- Assisted with recruiting qualified candidates by participating in community outreach, coordinating and participating in interviews, compiling applicant documents, and coordinating candidate screenings.
- Gained ample experience in project management, especially in the nonprofit/social sector.
- Written one blog article for FLIA
- Completed a final report and video about the fellowship
Position Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved youth and marginalized communities
- Commitment to continuous professional improvement and reflection
- Resourcefulness and initiative
- Passionate about social sector
- Use patience and tolerance to address problems
- Demonstrate integrity
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and in a team
Note:
The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check and/or fingerprinting.
Future Leaders in Action is an equal employment opportunity employer, and women, people of color, LGBTQ and gender nonconforming people, people with disabilities, and people with unique lived experience or diverse professional or personal backgrounds and perspectives are encouraged to apply.
FLIA may host in person coverings for fellows. For in-person gatherings, full vaccination or waiver will be required and masks whenever appropriate.