More Than Words
Operations · MA, United States
**This is an AmeriCorp, one year service position. To learn more about AmeriCorp, please visit https://americorps.gov/serve/americorps/americorps-vista
About More Than Words
More Than Words (MTW) is a social enterprise that empowers youth, ages 16-24, who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. By working as a team to manage their own retail and online used book business and community space, youth develop the employment skills, leadership, and self-confidence they need to successfully transition to adulthood.
MTW is an exemplary organization that has continually held up a mirror to identify areas for improvement and accountability; that ethic is part of the culture and fabric of MTW, and it extends to our commitment to ensuring our staff and board reflect the racial and ethnic diversity and lived experiences of the young adults we are privileged to serve. People of color are highly encouraged to apply.
The AmeriCorps VISTA Service Opportunity
The purpose of this project is to create the tools, resources, and knowledgebase that improves More Than Words’ ability to empower system-involved young adults within the MTW model. Working directly with the Associate Director of Events, the Community Events VISTA will play a critical role in creating systems and networks to activate the store space to foster community, create higher level skill building within the job training program, and raise awareness of the More Than Words mission and model. This is an in-person role.
To apply for this service position, please go to:
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=115657
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More Than Words
More Than Words (MTW) believes that when system-involved youth are challenged with authentic and increasing responsibilities in a business setting and are given high expectations and a culture of support, they can and will address personal barriers to success, create concrete action plans for their lives, and become contributing members of society.