Action Collaborative program at Malden High School for a ten-week period during the fall/winter of 2024. This position will cover the leave of the current program leader, ensuring the continuity of our work, which includes providing hands-on environmental education and advocacy skill-building. The consultant will coordinate with students, teachers, staff, and guest speakers to deliver impactful sessions aligned with the established schedule and goals, supporting the program’s mission and maintaining continuity for participants.
Clean Water’s Youth Action Collaborative (YAC) group at Malden High School was launched in January 2024. YAC offers high schoolers an excellent environmental education anchored in environmental issues directly impacting their lives while teaching concrete skills—like public speaking, persuasive writing, environmental research, and public health analysis—to further their educational and professional opportunities.
Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are two national organizations that work towards environmental protection, justice, and public health. Clean Water Action, a grassroots environmental organization, advocates for strong environmental laws, addresses local environmental issues and safeguards public health. Clean Water Fund, a research and education organization, promotes justice and public interest related to water, waste, clean energy, and toxins. Both organizations aim to ensure that communities most affected by environmental degradation have a voice and access to resources for clean energy and justice.
Scope of Work:
The consultant will manage the Youth Action Collaborative program at Malden High School for six in-person sessions over eleven weeks. Responsibilities include:
● Program Facilitation: Lead and facilitate six in-person, two-hour sessions with students at Malden High School, following the established curriculum.
● Guest Speaker Coordination: Identify and confirm guest speakers as needed and review/approve presentations from staff and speakers prior to each session.
● Student Development: Advise and guide students in developing and progressing their final projects, providing feedback and support as needed.
● Stipend Management: Oversee the distribution of stipends or gift cards to students, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
● Check-ins and Updates: Provide weekly updates to the Massachusetts Co-Director, including session outcomes, student progress, and logistical issues.
● Final Report: Submit a brief final report summarizing program outcomes, student progress, and recommendations for future sessions.
Contract Requirement Includes:
● Meet with relevant Clean Water staff to familiarize yourself with the program curriculum and current Youth Action Collaborative student members.
● Lead and facilitate six in-person, two-hour sessions with students at Malden High School on Thursday afternoons, following the established curriculum.
● Review, approve, and confirm all presentations from staff and guest speakers prior to each session.
● Guide students on their final projects and track their progress.
● Ensure timely distribution of student stipends or gift cards.
● Hold weekly check-ins with the Massachusetts Co-Director to report session progress, student engagement, and logistical challenges.
● Take photos at YAC meetings and share them with communications team members immediately following YAC events.
● Attend weekly CWA/CWF team meetings.
● Coordinate with Malden High School host teacher on student communication, updates, attendance and retention.
● Coordinate with the Alumni Liaison regarding alum engagement.
● Submit a final report at the end of the contract period summarizing program outcomes, student progress, and recommendations for future improvements.
● Demonstrated understanding of environmental and climate justice issues.
● Prior experience leading youth programming.
● Excellent oral communication skills.
● Cultural competency and experience working with youth from various economic, racial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
● The consultant must pass a CORI check, including fingerprinting and a full background check, and provide proof of clearance to Malden High School prior to starting the program.
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