Citizen Schools Service Fellowship (Greater Boston)

Citizen Schools•Greater Boston, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

For over 30 years, Citizen Schools has been a pioneer in educational equity. Since opportunity, unlike talent, is not equally distributed, we have provided hands-on learning experiences that ignite curiosity, build confidence, and expand horizons for over 50,000 underrepresented middle school students. Citizen Schools helps all students thrive through hands-on, community-connected learning and mentors that ignite curiosity and build confidence, in school and beyond. We empower educators and leverage community expertise to create immersive learning experiences for students. By fostering individual creativity, innovative thinking, and meaningful connections, we’re shaping an exciting future for education. Our work brings together students, teachers, administrators, industry visionaries, volunteers, and community-based organizations to catalyze collaborative relationships. The result transforms education to prepare students with the skills they will need to succeed and flourish. THE ROLE Citizen Schools is seeking a cohort of talented individuals who are passionate about improving educational outcomes for students and deepening community engagement in schools to complete a 10-month service fellowship at one of our K-12 partner schools for the 2025-2026 school year . Citizen Schools Service Fellows (CSSF) will work closely with educators, school leaders, community volunteers, and students at their school site to expand hands-on, community connected learning opportunities that unlock student potential and fortify lasting school-community partnerships. The Citizen Schools Service Fellowship provides a unique, highly impactful opportunity for individuals interested in a career in education and/or the nonprofit sector to gain meaningful exposure, skills, experience, and connections to support their professional growth and future plans. As a Citizen Schools Service Fellow, you will engage in a professional learning pathway led by Citizen Schools over the course of the school year to deepen your knowledge and skill in effective community engagement strategies, experience-based learning (EBL) approaches, and leadership competencies. You will have regular opportunities to learn from community and education leaders across the country, leadership at your school site, and your cohort of peers. LOCATION: Citizen Schools Service Fellows will be matched with one of our K-12 partner schools in the Greater Boston area -- including Boston, Cambridge, and Chelsea. Candidates will have the opportunity to rank their location preferences throughout the application process. Fellows will be expected to serve primarily on site at their partner school, with some opportunity for limited remote work at the discretion of Citizen Schools and the school site.

Requirements

Passion for improving educational outcomes for students and engaging local community members
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Interest in volunteer coordination, recruitment, and community outreach
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional relationship building skills
Desire and excitement to model Citizen Schools’ core values: Confidence, Curiosity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Perseverance and Teamwork
The fundamental belief that all students can achieve academic and professional success
Be 18 years of age or older
Be a US citizen, US national, or lawful permanent resident (Green Card status), or have refugee, asylum, temporary protected status, or DACA status.
Complete a national criminal background check

Nice To Haves

A degree in Education, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field a plus

Responsibilities

Conducting community asset mapping at your school site to understand, organize, and expand opportunities for community engagement
Building & deepening community partnerships that will sustain community engagement at your school site for years to come
Recruiting and training local volunteers to engage in experience-based learning (EBL) opportunities with students
Supporting teachers & volunteers to deliver exciting and impactful EBL projects in their school day classes
Organizing showcases of student learning that bring together the whole school and surrounding community to celebrate student growth and creativity through their EBL projects