Literacy Support Fellow

Job Title

Commonwealth Corps Service Member - Library Internship

Job Location

Methuen, Massachusetts, United States

Job Overview

The Nevins Memorial Library is seeking two Commonwealth Corps service members to join our team in a half-time capacity for a 10-month service term. As a Commonwealth Corps service member, you will engage with diverse communities, strengthen our library services, and gain valuable professional skills and knowledge.

Compensation

• Stipend of $600 semi-monthly while in service, up to $12,600, minus taxes and withholdings
• Member assistance program, including unlimited, confidential, 24/7 phone counseling services and up to three free, in-person counseling sessions
• Completion award of up to $2000 upon successful completion of service, minus taxes and withholdings
• Reimbursement for outside training or professional development opportunities relevant to member's service and/or goals (Up to $100; dependent on approval from MSA)
• Professional development opportunities specific to adult literacy
• Attendance at industry conferences and associations
• Extensive training from MSA with a diversity, equity, and inclusion focus and other professional development opportunities
• Limited reimbursement for travel to Corps-wide MSA-sponsored activities
• Internet reimbursement up to $50/month while required to complete some service from home if required by site
• Limited travel reimbursement from host site for certain service-related travel away from usual service location, according to agency's policies
• Mental Health/Personal Day once per month counting towards 4 hours
• Opportunity for at least 5 (part-time) days of planned absences (may include holidays, does not count towards hours requirement)

Please note that receiving these stipends/benefits may impact eligibility for certain public benefits.

Responsibilities

• Complete a minimum of 750 hours of service, serving through June 22, 2024.
• Attend a minimum of 6 Commonwealth Corps trainings and service events held by MSA post orientation.
• Participate in a minimum of 30 minutes of MSA-related activities each week, such as filling out timesheets, completing bi-monthly reflections or check-ins, and other MSA-related tasks or activities.
• Design and conduct publicity campaigns to recruit new volunteers and support current volunteers.
• Engage and support new and existing literacy students.
• Facilitate group-based learning such as conversation circles or digital/financial/language-based literacy programs.

Marginal Responsibilities:

• Design new literacy-based initiatives for the community.
• Conduct community outreach to advertise our services and network with other community leaders.
• Assist with the digitalization project of office records.
• Participate in the greater Commonwealth Corps community, including cross-site learning groups, writing a short profile for the CC newsletter, connecting with other members on our online platforms, and attending optional social/service events.

Requirements

Who You Are:

• A Massachusetts resident with legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• 18 years of age or older
• Excited to give back to your community and interested in developing your skills and gaining new professional experiences
• Able to balance service internship commitments with personal commitments in a sustainable way
• Fluent English speaker with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to learn and use new technologies
• Comfortable communicating with non-English speakers
• Willing to undergo a CORI check

It would also be great if you:

• Have previous volunteer experience
• Have previous teaching, instruction, or group facilitation experience
• Have access to reliable transportation for conducting community outreach
• Speak a language other than English (multi-lingual candidates encouraged to apply)

We're excited for you to apply!