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Youth Organizing Fellowship

Posted on 07/10/08

The Youth Organizing Fellow will be responsible for the overall development and coordination of an organizing project and assist in the coordination of an existing coalition of youth organizers called TLTW (Teen Leading the Way). He/she will supervise and mentor a group of 6-8 young people, ages 15-20, with the goal of creating a forum for youth-led systemic change that addresses the root causes of social injustice, while at the same time increasing young people’s belief that they can be effective agents of social change. The Organizing fellow will also focus half of his/her time working with TLTW and political leaders in creating policies that will support and address the challenges young people are facing.

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Gang Prevention Coordinator

Posted on 07/10/08

The program coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the timely completion of all Anti-gang Initiative components. This individual will play a key role in developing the youth-centered component for the City Manager’s Gang Task Force.

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Streetworkers Field Supervisor

Posted on 07/10/08

A Streetworker’s mission has three overall missions: first off, to connect those young people most overlooked to the services they may be in need of through intensive street outreach; secondly, to provide crisis intervention and advocacy services on an on-call basis; and thirdly, to develop a peacemaking process between those youth that are most often involved in street violence.

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Executive Assistant/Office Administrator (Part Time)

Posted on 07/10/08

This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organized and energetic individual who is looking for an opportunity to work on various administrative aspects of a nonprofit, working very closely with the Executive Director. Overall, this position will be a blending of two main areas: 1) management and supervision of all administrative responsibilities within UTEC and 2) support for Executive Director as Executive Assistant.

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Controller

Posted on 07/10/08

The Controller will be a part-time position (with flexible hours) to direct UTEC’s finacial operations (ensure efficiencies, upgrade process improvements, coordinate all budgeting and reporting, and oversight of all accounting activities). Looking for a candidate with significant nonprofit accounting experience.

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Fresh Roots Farm Apprentice

Posted on 01/25/08

Fresh Roots is an integrated food program at United Teen Equality Center (UTEC), that has a 2 acre organic farm, a commercial kitchen and a small business. We work predominantly with low-income and urban teens to promote the core values of “peace, positivity, and empowerment”. We build leadership skills, civic engagement, and teamwork through the production, and distribution of organic vegetables on our plot in Dracut. We process and sell up to 50% of our harvest and donate the rest to local families, food pantries and shelters.

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Office Administrator (Part Time or Full Time Position)

Posted on 07/09/07

General Function: If you are looking for a unique opportunity to supervise and manage the administration of a fast-paced and growing nonprofit youth agency …please read on! This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organized and energetic individual who is looking for an opportunity to work on various administrative aspects of a nonprofit, working very closely with the Executive Director. Overall, this position will be a blending of two main areas: 1) management and supervision of all fiscal responsibilities within UTEC and 2) support for Executive Director similar to an Executive Assistant.

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Weekly Class Facilitators

Posted on 1/09/05

Interested in teaching a weekly class? UTEC is now hiring for the following facilitator positions for a 2-3 hour weekly commitment. We are currently looking to hire instructors/facilitators for weekly programs.

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Volunteer Grantwriters
We are looking to develop a group of volunteers who can assist UTEC in developing funding proposals. All volunteers will work closely with the Development Director and/or Executive Director. Grantwriting training will be provided if interested.

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UTEC VIDEOS
Check out UTEC's new Public Service Announcement and general clips, now available on our website! All PSAs and footage were written, directed and edited by UTEC teens. (Depending on connection, please allow some time for video to load.)

BUILDING UPDATES
New Building

UTEC recently puchased the former St. Paul's United Methodist Church on 34 Hurd Street to serve as our new permanent home!!! We are now looking for volunteers who have experience in designing and renovating a building, including structural/ civil engineering, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, interior design, and general construction! Please click below to read more about our building campaign.

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UPDATES

You can now donate online. Please click "Donate Online" above, the "Paypal" or donate icon on the left menu bar


RWJF Community Health Leaders Website

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has recently updated their Community Health Leaders website. Please click the following link to check out UTEC's section: Community Health Leaders!


Champs In Action

UTEC receives Citizens Bank and NECN Champion in Action Award! UTEC was selected as this year's Massachusett's Champion out of an applicant pool of over 90 different youth agencies. Check out the NECN cover story by visiting this site and clicking on UTEC's image to start the video.


Catalogue for Philantrophy

Come check UTEC's recent recognition in Catalogue for Philantrophy!


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RECENT JOB LISTINGS
Weekly Class Facilitators
Posted on May 1, 2006.

General Function: Interested in teaching a weekly class? UTEC is now hiring for the following facilitator positions for a 2-3 hour weekly commitment.... -- See all current listings

MVHUB COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
At MVHub.com find other programs for teens, including after-school programs, camps, sports/recreation, employment aid, teen-parent counseling, health care, and more! Hundreds of non-profit programs (serving all age groups) to choose from, throughout Greater Lowell and MA's Merrimack Valley!

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YOUNG WOMEN'S ACTIVISM
Young Women's Activism is currently working on their research for their first activism project. The research involves several weeks of intensive workshops on issues such as media literacy, teen dating violence and pregnancy prevention. more?