Urban Ministry Technology Internships

Urban Ministry Internships

Starting January 2007

TechMission assists organizations in using technology in urban ministry
to help address injustice and develop at-risk communities. This spring
through our TechMission Corps AmeriCorps program, we are offering one
year full-time internships at wonderful urban ministries in the greater
Boston area. The following are available:

* After School Program Coordinator Positions
This AmeriCorps position will assist with a k-8th grade after school
program based in a church or faith-based organization doing tutoring,
mentoring, providing basic technology activities, coordinating
volunteers and providing overall support.
* Teen Program Coordinator Positions
This AmeriCorps position will assist with a teen program based in a
church or faith-based organization doing tutoring, mentoring, college
prep, assisting with web-based academic enrichment elements, conducting
community & parent outreach, assisting with community and school
partnerships, planning college visits and workshops as directed,
coordinating volunteers and providing overall support.
* Technology Program Coordinator Positions
This AmeriCorps position will assist with a technology program based in
a church or faith-based organization through monitoring computer lab,
teaching basic computer classes, installing software and hardware, data
tracking, assisting with basic tech support, assisting with community
and school partnerships, coordinating volunteers and providing overall
support for the program.
* Volunteer Coordinator Positions
This AmeriCorps position will assist with volunteer and work-study
student recruitment and coordination for programs based in churches and
faith-based organizations. Duties may include recruiting and placing
volunteers and work-studies at sites, assisting with monitoring, data
tracking and providing overall support in volunteer management. Members
may assist in other program areas as needed.

Requirements and Qualifications
* Applicants for this program must be at least 18 years old * must have
a high school degree or equivalent (GED) * must be a U.S. citizen, U.S.
national or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States *
specific qualifications vary by position but generally applicants should
have good people skills, ability to work with children and have a desire
to learn * applicants with experience working with Black and Latino
communities or non-profit community/faith-based organizations are
strongly encouraged to apply * familiarity with Microsoft Word and the
Internet is desired * accepted applicants must follow all federal and
AmeriCorps guidelines with respect to faith during official AmeriCorps
hours.

Benefits
*A basic living stipend for the year of at least $10,900 (stipend
depends on service description) * health insurance * at end of year, an
educational award of $4,725 to pay off past student loans or future
schooling * federal student loans deference or forbearance * childcare *
AmeriCorps benefits do not affect eligibility to continue receiving
government assistance

For more information on these and other opportunities
contact us at 617-282-9798 Ext. 103 or at info@techmission.org