Opportunity

Project Director (Temporary) – Cambodian Outreach Project

Organization

Merrimack Valley Legal Services (MVLS),

35 John Street, Suite 302

Lowell , MA 01852

Category

Full-time paid (one-year temporary assignment

Type of Student Desired

Bachelor's Degree preferred;

Contact Information

Send cover letter and resume to:

Ken MacIver, Executive Director

Merrimack Valley Legal Services

35 John Street, Suite 302 ,  Lowell , MA 01852

Phone: (978) 458-1465       kmaciver@mvlegal.org

When

Position open until filled

Details

Merrimack Valley Legal Services (MVLS) is seeking a full-time temporary project director for its Cambodian Outreach Project (COP).  We expect this position to be for at least one year from date of hire. COP delivers civil legal services to Lowell ’s low-income Cambodian population under the supervision of MVLS staff attorneys.  We are looking for an attorney or non-attorney advocate who can serve as a “cultural broker” for MVLS staff and continue to enable MVLS to build a trusting relationship with the Cambodian community in Lowell . 

The successful candidate will provide direct services, including community legal education, outreach, and project development within and for the Cambodian community in Lowell .  S/he will set up community meetings, form liaisons with the various service providers and other groups that serve the community, plan and deliver outreach (including effective translation), and involve the entire legal services program in doing intake and/or casework.

Salary and generous benefits package commensurate with those MVLS provides to its staff, as outlined in its collective bargaining agreement.

Skills & Experience Required/Desired

• Bilingual, bicultural candidates fluent in Khmer are encouraged to apply.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience in legal aid, human services or related community work

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; work experience may substitute

• Working knowledge of Cambodian community preferred.

• Experience with program planning and implementation useful.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Opportunity

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and Marketing CooperativeCoordinator

Organization

New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (NESFP, Community Teamwork, Inc.

167 Dutton Street , Lowell , MA 01852

Category

Seasonal part-time position (25 – 30 hours per week) funded for up to 7 months (April – October),

Type of Student Desired

Some college / university education preferred.

Contact Information

For more information about the position, contact Jennifer Hashley, NESFP Director, at jennifer.hashley@tufts.edu.

When

April 1^st preferred or until filled

Details

The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (NESFP) assists immigrants, refugees and other beginning farmers to develop viable agricultural operations in Massachusetts .  NESFP is sponsored by Community Teamwork, Inc. and Tufts University .   See http://www.nesfp.org for more information on the project.   The candidate will coordinate a community supported agriculture program (CSA – which is where member families or “shareholders” make an advanced payment to the farmers in return for a variety of fresh vegetables distributed weekly over 18 weeks of the season) by:  (i) working closely with immigrant farmers in Dracut MA, and other farmers in the region (about 12 farmers in total); (ii) educating and servicing 100 CSA shareholders; (iii) managing CSA volunteers; and (iv) keeping accurate production and financial records related to the CSA share value, farmer payments, and distribution.

Skills & Experience Required/Desired

·         Some college / university education preferred. Also, relevant agriculture or produce management experience related to meeting requirements of the position.

·         Community organizing and cross-cultural experience helpful; prepared to build relationships with immigrant and refugee participants and community members.

·         Self-motivated, and self-directed; works well within in a rapidly-changing environment.

·         Appropriate computer skills, effective communications and writing ability;

·         Access to reliable private transportation necessary;

·         Flexible schedule needed, including some evenings  - with a willingness to “do what it takes” to get the job done.

Opportunity

Technical Assistance/Marketing Intern -- $15.00 / hr

Organization

New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (NESFP, Community Teamwork, Inc.

167 Dutton Street , Lowell , MA 01852

Category

Seasonal part-time position The job will be 24 hours per week from  May 5^th to October 20^th 2008. 

Type of Student Desired

BA/BS degree. Agricultural degree and/or relevant training and experience in multiple aspects of farming and farm enterprise essential.

Contact Information

 For more information about the position, contact McKenzie at:  978-654-6745 or email Jennifer Hashley, NESFP Director, at jennifer.hashley@tufts.edu.

When

Details

The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (New Entry) assists immigrants, refugees and other disadvantaged farmers to develop viable farming operations in Massachusetts .  Community Teamwork, Inc. and Tufts University sponsor New Entry.   See http://www.nesfp.org for more information on the project.

 The candidate’s main responsibilities will be to assist provision of technical assistance (TA) to new and continuing immigrant and refugee farmers on multiple aspects of production and marketing strategies, cooperative participation, and various farming operations.  In particular:

·         Assist growers in implementing their field and greenhouse schedules.

·         Help farmers meet specific market commitments through weekly field visits; ensure greenhouse and field schedule implementation.

·         Provide one-to-one TA to farmers on a variety of farming topics.

·         Organize / coordinate on site farmer meetings.

·         Assist farmers with recordkeeping activities – production, watering, planting, marketing, etc.

·         Implement New Entry’s case management approach to coordinating TA/marketing for each farmer.

·         Comply with data collection and tracking systems to monitor TA provided to all farmers.

·         As appropriate, participate in preparation and delivery of New Entry education and training workshops for new and continuing farmers on multiple aspects of farm enterprise development

·         Assist farmsite manager with farmsite maintenance activites as requested

Skills & Experience Required/Desired

·         BA/BS degree. Agricultural degree and/or relevant training and experience in multiple aspects of farming and farm enterprise essential.

·         Takes responsibility for developing and implementing programs and services. 

·         Community organizing and cross-cultural experience helpful.  Must be able to work independently in a team environment.

·         Effective in communications with diverse constituencies, most with limited English language and literacy.  

·         Works independently but as part of a team including staff, partners and interns.

·         Computer, writing and communication skills necessary.  Word processing (MSWord), Powerpoint, Excel.

·         Available to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends. 

·         Highly organized; ability to keep track of and assist multiple growers in implementing their field and greenhouse schedule a must.

·         Local travel required - must have reliable transportation for travel around Eastern Massachusetts .

·         Ability to adapt quickly to change and work in unpredictable environments.

 ·         Ideal candidates will have a passion for teaching and working outside with a very diverse constituency of farmers. Successful candidates will be creative, have a sense of humor and a limitless amount of patience.

Opportunity

Library Database and Cataloging Intern/Volunteer

Organization

Lowell National Historical Park, 67 Kirk Street , Lowell , MA 01852

Category

Volunteer internship position (unpaid),

Type of Student Desired

Someone with good database and library knowledge would be ideal for a weekly schedule of one or two days.  Training will be provided  but good experience and knowledge are important qualifying factors..

Contact Information

For questions about this job:
Mike Wurm

Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator

Lowell National Historical Park

67 Kirk St. Lowell , MA 01852

tel:  978-970-5032  

When

One or two days a week from now until the Annual Lowell Summer Folk Festival 

Details

Great experience working on the planning and implementation of the largest free folk festival in the U.S.A.

Skills & Experience Required/Desired

Must have solid computer skills, including database administration, and ability to do cataloging and circulation maintenance.  Knowledge of PROCITE library software program would be helpful, but is not necessary, since training would be provided.  Candidate should also have an understanding of basic library/archive principles, including cataloging, circulation, and library organizational principles.  Candidate must have good customer service skills for working with park staff and the public.  Works under guidance of the park’s Museum Specialist (Collections).

Opportunity

Public Information Office Intern/Volunteer:

Organization

Lowell National Historical Park, 67 Kirk Street , Lowell , MA 01852

Category

Volunteer internship position (unpaid),

Type of Student Desired

Someone with writing skills, and an interest in website development and public relations work..

Contact Information

For questions about this job:
Mike Wurm

Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator

Lowell National Historical Park

67 Kirk St. Lowell , MA 01852

tel:  978-970-5032  

When

One or two days a week from now until the Annual Lowell Summer Folk Festival 

Details

Helps provide external communications on the Lowell Folk Festival to various media outlets, including internet sites dedicated to music fairs and events; records all contacts and is encouraged to extend the reach through the web and other means.  Writes and edits press releases and related publications.  Provides information for the media in support of park programs and goals.  Helps escort media and visiting dignitaries around the park.  Advises on photographs and other materials from the park's collection for media and publication uses.  Works under guidance of the park’s Public Information Officer.

Skills & Experience Required/Desired

The position would be a great experience for someone who can give one day per week working on publicity for the park and Lowell Folk Festival, everything from drafting press releases to website research and networking.

Opportunity

Volunteers needed to plan & hold fundraisers

Organization

Merrimack Valley Dream Factory

46 Salem Street , Methuen , MA 01844

Category

Unpaid

Type of Student Desired

All Categories

Contact Information

Anne Winn

Merrimack Valley Dream Factory

46 Salem Street , Methuen , MA 01844

contact_email: jw2aw@verizon.net

contact_phone: 978-685-9561

When

Details

. We are a small group of volunteers who meet monthly to plan and hold fundraisers to grant a dream to Merrimack Valley children age 3-18 with a serious chronic condition who are not eligible for a wish from any other foundation. We are looking for students or groups who would be willing to hold a fundraiser to benefit the dream factory. We have granted 27 dreams in the past 3 years and have 11 children waiting for dreams. We are working on the dream of an 8 year old Lowell girl with Down Syndrome and multiple health issues to go to Disneyworld this summer. We are also raising money to buy a large screen TV for a legally blind 5 year old Dracut boy

Skills & Experience Required/Desired