About Enroot

Enroot has been supporting English Language Learners through our comprehensive wrap-around program model for the last 28 years. Supporting recently arrived immigrant students during their high school to college years as they learn a new language, adapt to a new culture, and set roots in a new community is at the core of our work. We currently support students at Somerville High School, Cambridge Rindge & Latin School, and across 15 college campuses, and look forward to expanding in the years ahead. We strive to create a sense of belonging and help our students prepare to succeed in college, career, and life. Under our current strategic plan, we are poised for expansion in order to achieve our vision of success for all immigrant youth. To learn more about the students and values that drive our work, please visit www.enrooteducation.org.

Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity at Enroot

Creating a sense of belonging is at the heart of our work with immigrant students. At Enroot, we value an inclusive environment where all team members feel a sense of belonging and are included as full partners in pursuit of our mission. We are an organization committed to disrupting and dismantling the oppressive power structures and systemic barriers immigrants must navigate. With humility, we are committed to ongoing learning and understanding as we embark on our own racial equity journey. This drives every decision we make, and every action we take, in the pursuit of equity for immigrants. We believe a diversity of voices fosters innovation and creativity, leading to better decisions and outcomes for immigrant students, families, and communities. Enroot is an equal opportunity employer and as such, we do not discriminate on any basis protected by law.

The Opportunity

The Director of Volunteer and Community Engagement is a full-time position and presents an exciting opportunity to join a team that’s passionate about helping immigrant students realize their full potential. The VCE Director will manage the volunteer journey, and engage community partners to support Enroot’s mission. The position requires in-person attendance in Cambridge and the Greater Boston area. Enroot staff works remotely on Mondays and Fridays, and works in-office on Tuesdays through Thursdays. The role reports to the Senior Director of Program. The Director of VCE will also work closely with the Cambridge Program Director, Somerville Program Director and Director of College Success to support program functions. The primary working hours are 9am to 5pm, with one day a week being from 11 am to 7 pm, rotating on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We expect to fill the position in mid-November

The Director of VCE is responsible for the following:

• Volunteer Management
• Oversee, recruitment, and selection of 240 volunteer mentors and tutors for our High School and College Success programs, including management and maintenance of the interview process and background checks
• Design and facilitate 10 trainings for all mentors throughout the year (virtual and recorded), including four sessions on Unconscious Bias training
• Lead the matching process for all 240 Enroot students and mentors with the support of the Volunteer Engagement Associate
• Supervise, support, and development of 240 volunteers throughout the year to maintain strong relationships with their students
• Lead the Volunteer Committee made up of 8 dedicated returning volunteers
• Rotate weekly between mentoring and tutoring activities of all cohorts and sites, which take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, to engage with volunteers, students, and staff
• Develop strategy and goals for Enroot’s Volunteer program
• Create outreach initiatives to the local community during annual recruiting cycles

Community Engagement 

• Supervise Tisch Summer Fellow intern(s)
• Build relationship and manage community partners which include university, local vendors, and other community organizations in the area
• Develop new partnerships with community stakeholders in the Somerville and Cambridge community
• Serve as a connector between volunteers and the Enroot program through check-ins and meetings
• Bring to life Enroot’s mission through public speaking opportunities

Data Management

• Devise and implement efficient procedures for maintaining volunteer information
• Lead on providing volunteer data on Salesforce, update records, and mentor tracking
• Monitor and analyze volunteer information to ensure data integrity
• Develop metrics of success for matches in collaboration with Enroot team

General Program Responsibilities

• Substitute periodically as a facilitator for mentoring nights
• Build positive relationships with Enroot students and volunteers
• Supervise 1-2 college interns during the academic year

Your Skills, Experience and Expertise

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and qualifications.

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience)
• 3-4 years of experience in a non-profit or educational setting
• Experience supporting or managing a volunteer
• Demonstrated experience in leading or developing Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity in your community and your place of work
• Relishes meeting new people and thrives off of person-to-person interactions
• Experience with public speaking and facilitating workshops and training sessions Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and ability to work well in a collaborative environment
• Cultural competency developed through working with diverse individuals, organizations and communities
• Energetic self-starter with excellent organizational skills, ability to juggle varied responsibilities, and attention to detail
• Experience with data management systems, preferably utilizing Salesforce
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic work environment; flexibility and a good sense of humor

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Cambridge, Somerville, and/or Greater Boston community
• Familiarity in Haitian Creole, Spanish, Amharic, Bengali, or Portuguese

 

Compensation

Enroot offers competitive base salaries among nonprofit organizations of similar size. Compensation for this role ranges from $60,000-70,000, depending on experience. Enroot offers a comprehensive benefits package, covering 100% of individual rate for Tufts health plan insurance and 100% deductible, and a generous paid time off policy, including 15 paid vacation days (20 after the first 3 years), 12 federal paid holidays, 4 personal days, 15 sick days, one day per month office closure/mental health day, and a week off in December.

How to Join Our Team

Please send a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, what draws you to Enroot’s mission, and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Please email files in PDF format, addressed to Enroot’s Director of Operations, Lihuan Lai, at llai@enrooteducation.org with the subject line: Enroot FY23 Senior Director of Program Application.

Enroot understands that building and maintaining a diverse team is essential to effectively serving our students. Enroot is an equal opportunity employer and as such, we do not discriminate against any team member or candidate because of race, religion, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, or any other identity. We encourage all to apply because we understand a diversity of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for our students.