Job Description
Position Summary Create and support a culture of community engagement and meaningful volunteer service in your school. Essential Functions & Responsibilities The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position Collaborate with Principal, educators, counselors and school staff to identify volunteer opportunities in your school, including remote opportunities; Coordinate placement of in-person volunteers for weekly tutoring, enrichment or other supports, including remote tutoring and after school programs; Maintain ongoing communications with the regular, weekly volunteers matched at your school; Using shared spreadsheet, document volunteer data, including remote volunteer tutors; Collaborate with Principal and District Volunteer Coordinator to identify, document and support existing community partner volunteer programs serving in your school; Collaborate with Principal and District Volunteer Coordinator to develop systems for surveying educators for volunteer needs, impact on student learning and sharing best practices for engaging volunteers in your school; Collaborate with school-based Liaison, PTA and District Volunteer Coordinator to promote volunteers and community service at your school through school newsletter, appreciation, volunteer spotlights and other school-based events.
Position Reports To:
The school principal and the District Volunteer Coordinator Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills Current/Active Somerville Public Schools employee Commitment to volunteer engagement in support of student learning and wellness Must be familiar with Google suite Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions. Mobility:
Frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs. Lifting/Strength:
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, equipment). Physical Dexterity:
Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students. Stationary Tasks:
Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods. Reporting Relationships District Volunteer Coordinator and the School Principal Terms of Employment Position Type:
Temporary 2026-2027 School Year FLSA Classification:
Exempt Benefits Eligibility:
Non Benefits eligible Compensation:
$1,600 Stipend Pre-Employment Requirements MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance Fingerprints The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.