Youth Coordinator- Chinese Progressive Association

YOUTH/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
The Chinese Progressive Association (CPA) seeks a full-time Youth/Volunteer Coordinator to begin in June 2006.

ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: The CPA is a grassroots community organization, founded in 1977, which works for full equality and empowerment of the Greater Boston and New England Chinese community. Our activities seek to improve the living and working standards of Chinese Americans and to involve ordinary community members in making the decisions which affect our lives. We emphasize and provide education towards the goal of empowerment.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Youth Coordinator will be responsible for the Chinese Youth Initiative program which focuses on involving high-school and college-aged youth in community organizing. The program includes a summer internship program for high school-aged youth as well as a year-round program.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
· work to develop the leadership potential of youth participants
· work with youth committee on community organizing projects
· conduct community/youth outreach activities
· coordinate and implement summer internship program for high school-aged youth, including an introductory Asian American studies curriculum, workshops, discussions, field trips, and hands-on projects
· coordinate year-round youth activities
· assist with program fundraising and reporting
· support the efforts of the Friends of the Chinatown Library Campaign
· recruit and orient volunteers for CPA programs and activities
· support other CPA services and activities

QUALIFICATIONS:
· committed to the empowerment of ordinary youth and community members
· strong communication skills
· community organizing experience helpful
· self-starting and accountable, able to be a team player
· college degree or equivalent skills/experience
· bilingual in Cantonese, Toishanese, or Mandarin preferred

COMPENSATION: Starting salary range based on FTE of $28,000 - $32,000, depending on experience and education, plus benefits. Generous holidays.WORK ENVIRONMENT: Busy, friendly office with a full-time staff of seven.

SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:Lydia Lowe, Executive DirectorChinese Progressive Association33 Harrison Avenue, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02111

If you would like to submit your cover letter and resume electronically, you can email jobs@cpaboston.org, with “Youth Coordinator Position” in the subject line. Please note that if you are going to send your cover letter and resume electronically, that we would also like for you to send a hard copy in the mail to ensure receipt.

Position open until filled.