MA Partnership for Diversity in Education Annual Conference (Regis College)

Get ready to connect, learn, and grow at the MPDE Building Bridges Annual Conference! We’re excited to invite you to this premier event, which will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Regis College. This conference will unite thought leaders and professionals across the Commonwealth for insightful sessions, networking, and growth opportunities through our expanded conference, which will introduce workshop breakout sessions.

We are excited to hear from our Keynote speaker, Dr. Ruby Ababio Fernandez, Co-Author of Shifting Self and System and Executive Vice President of Programming and Development at Courageous Conversation.

Member districts will receive TWO complimentary tickets, and additional tickets are $100 per member district. Tickets for non-member districts are $200. Please register here on Eventbrite. Just so you know, registration is non-refundable.

We are excited to see you on November 1. If you have any questions, please contact us at masspartnershipfordiversity@gmail.com.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Summer Coordinator (Fairlee, VT)

Aloha Foundation: Our mission is to inspire people of all ages to learn, explore, grow, and become their best selves. 

Structure: This position is a summer contract position at our Fairlee, VT location, running from Monday June 17th through Friday August 16th. The individual will work approximately 40 hours per week and will have one day off-site and off-call each week.  The individual accepting the role may be required to attend three to four planning calls prior to arrival for the summer. If the successful candidate does not live locally, summer housing (room and board) is available.Position Summary The DEI Summer Coordinator is our key frontline support of our equity and inclusion policies and initiatives in our summer programs. They will oversee the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in staffing, programs, and training at the Aloha Foundation during the Summer of 2024. The DEI Summer Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Director with dotted line reporting to the Wellness Coordinator. In addition, the successful candidate establishes excellent working relations with staff. DEI Summer Coordinator v05152024.docx

Key Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with health and camp leaders, reviews gender support plans prior to camp to ensure plans are followed throughout the summer.
  • Using pre-camp training as a foundation, designs and implements as-needed workshops or programming to support positive culture that aligns with the goals of each program.
  • Spends intentional time at each camp on a weekly basis and provides open “office hours” for counselors or campers with concerns.
  • Identifies and troubleshoots DEI issues or concerns at our 3 residential camps, our day camp, and our family camp.
  • Actively supports and guides staff and campers through identity-based issues and conflicts during the camp season.
  • Leads the Facilitation Fellowship Team and Affinity group leaders as they develop the co-facilitation skills needed to lead sessions and identify issues which may need to be elevated to higher level staff. Meets regularly with these leaders throughout the summer. 
  • Works collaboratively with camp leaders to address emerging issues. Elevates issues as needed to Aloha Foundation leadership.
  • Addresses high-priority on-site DEI needs. In concert with Camp Director, communicates with others as needed on related issues or concerns.
  • Assists with planning and organization of affinity space celebrations and mid-summer hair care days.
  • Assists Camp Directors and Director of Communications and Marketing with DEI-related summer communications.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience designing and facilitating DEI related trainings, affinity spaces and similar initiatives to a wide range and size of audiences and groups.
  • 5+ years working with children in a school or camp setting preferred.
  • Proven success working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and community leaders.
  • Strong communicator who is able to think on their feet and respond calmly and clearly to emerging situations.
  • Strong work ethic and high level of integrity.
  • Proficient and comfortable with technology.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
  • Spanish language skills a plus

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. The pay range for this role is $6,500 – $8,000. Pay will be commensurate with experience. 

About the Aloha Foundation

The Aloha Foundation is a Vermont-based non-profit organization that provides summer camps, family camps and education programs emphasizing simplicity, the outdoors and living in community. Our programs serve a range of campers and participants from children to older adults, individuals, groups, and families. The Aloha Foundation is an inclusive organization that welcomes people from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, minor children, receipt of public assistance, HIV status, or place of birth with respect to employment and volunteer participation. 

Please submit cover letter and resume as a single PDF to: humanresources@alohafoundation.org

Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education Annual Building Bridges Conference (Weston, MA)

MPDE is hosting their annual Building Bridges Conference on Friday, November 3, 2023. This fall, the theme is Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Building a Culture of Why. The conference will be held at Regis College Weston, MA 9:00 am -3:00 pm. Please note that the Member Rate is $75, with three seats included at NO Cost as part of membership.  The Non-Member Rate is $100.  *For Registration questions, please email masspartnershipfordiversity@gmail.com. You may register for the conference here.