Microenterprise Program AssociateCommonwealth Corps

What You’ll Do:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Complete a minimum of 1,500 hours of service, serving August 17, 2026 through June 19, 2027.
• Attend Commonwealth Corps trainings and events held by MSA, generally 1‑2 times per month.
• Participate in a minimum of 30 minutes of MSA‑related activities each week. This includes filling out timesheets, completing a bi‑monthly reflection or check‑in, or other MSA‑related tasks or activities.
• Monthly event planning and support by creating meeting agendas, task organization, note taking, advertising, day‑of hands‑on support, and tracking resident participation.
• Marketing support through design of flyers for outreach, content creation for social media, marketing literacy coaching, brand kit creation, and digital literacy.
• Program services outreach through regular neighborhood walks to post flyers and speak with residents, community event participation, post on social media, draft monthly newsletter, document program services through pictures and stories.
• Maintain a case load of local small business owners to support and coach with their business operations which might include support with marketing, financial management, IT solutions, etc.
• Work independently and collaboratively to assess current data collection methods for the Small Business department, work with staff of the department to define data we wish to collect, support data collection efforts, and then create material that highlights the impact of each department or program.
• Build and manage the volunteer base for the Small Business department to grow the volunteer program s will include identifying best practices to manage and recruit volunteers for each department, assessing volunteer needs with staff, refining the agency’s existing volunteer application, working collaboratively to publicize volunteer needs at NSCDC, as well as defining a process for recruitment, intake, enrollment, and engagement of volunteers.

• Assist with coordination of special projects, events and activities as required;
  Attend weekly meetings as required by supervisor;
  Assist staff on daily tasks to ensure premium service and smooth program functioning.
• Be a part of the greater Commonwealth Corps community, including participating in cross‑site learning groups, writing a short profile for the CC newsletter, connecting with other members on our online platforms, and attending optional social/service events.
• Collaborate with and support the efforts of other Commonwealth Corps Members at the NSCDC.

• A Massachusetts resident (see guidelines here) with legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• 18 years of age at minimum (member age range is 18 – 70+ years old)
• Excited to give back to your community and interested in developing your skills and gaining new professional experiences
• Committed to 10 months of service and able to balance service internship commitments with personal commitments in a sustainable way
• Ability to work with others collaboratively and build strong relationships both internally and externally
• A respect for the ideas and experience of those from marginalized communities
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Docs

• Bilingual speaking both English and Spanish
• Experience with running a small business or the willingness to learn key business operations
• Experience in working with volunteers
• Experience with data management

• Stipend of $1,250 semi‑monthly while in service, up to $26,250, minus taxes and with holdings;
• Health insurance (individual coverage only)
• Member assistance program, including unlimited, confidential, 24/7, phone counseling services and up to three free, in‑person counseling sessions, plus a lot more;
• Completion award of up to $4,000 upon successful completion of service, minus taxes and with holdings;
• Reimbursement for outside training or professional development opportunities relevant to member’s service and goals (Up to $100; Dependent on pre‑approval from MSA)
• Ongoing training and support from MSA and NSCDC including professional development workshops and opportunities;
• Limited travel reimbursement from MSA to Corps‑wide…