CAREERS

Organizational Summary:

The 3Point Foundation seeks to close the opportunity and achievement gap caused by socioeconomic inequity for underserved, low-income Boston middle school youth by providing a variety of free programs during the school year and summer that develop the skills that lead to success in education, employment, and life and by supporting the journey to post-secondary education. Our vision is that all of Boston’s youth have an equal opportunity to achieve in school. Our five goals include: strengthening 21st century skills, fostering social and emotional growth, cultivating a growth mindset, developing fitness and wellness, and promoting service to others. 

Position Summary:

The Development Manager is dynamic, creative, organized, and interested in helping a mission-driven nonprofit thrive and grow. This position will be critical in establishing partnerships and securing grants from institutional donors: researching new institutional funding prospects, drafting and editing letters of intent, drafting compelling proposals, drafting donor reports, and ensuring timely submissions to foundation, corporate, and public grant institutions.  In addition, the Development Manager is responsible for developing and assisting in the growth of our fundraising systems and external communications.  They will be part of ensuring revenue goals are met for various fundraising areas. The Development Manager is a full-time position that reports directly to the Executive Director.  This position may supervise interns as it relates to the work.

General Objectives for this role: 

Responsibilities:

• Grant Writing & Research (60% time) 
  • Research grant prospects and present viable options to the Leadership for review, following up as necessary with initial contacts and letters of intent 
  • Partner with the team to draft compelling proposals, backed up by accurate budgets and strategic use of program data 
  • Draft an average of 2-3 grant proposals per month —approximately 30 proposals annually to private, family, or  corporate foundations, with a much smaller number to government sources 
  • Support the development team to track grant reporting requirements and deadlines, ensuring the  annual grants calendar is kept up to date 
  • Work with the development team to maintain the system for tracking the cultivation and stewardship of  relationships with institutional and corporate donors 
  • Communicate with the development team about interactions with and specific requirements  

• Other Fundraising/Systems (30% time) 
  • Maintain the fundraising database by ensuring that all institutional donation and donor records are  accurate, up to date, organized, and easily accessible, running reports and engaging in data analysis as  necessary 
  • Support sending out thank you letters to donors
  • Participate as a key player on our team for our four annual fundraising events
  • Learn 3Point’s annual fundraising goals, and ensure all fundraising activities strategically work towards  these goals 
  • Support communication in partnership with the ED: annual report, biannual newsletter, website needs
  • Oversee social media presence

• Organizational (10% time) 
  • Participate in department and team meetings, as needed 
  • Observe programming (in-person) to gain a greater understanding of 3Point’s mission

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience 
    • Prior foundation grant writing experience is required, including a track record of securing grants and donations of $5,000+ 
    • Experience with donor grant tracking databases, familiarity with development databases 
    • Proven track record of efficiency, resourcefulness, and reliability 
    • Demonstrated ability to successfully work and communicate effectively and respectfully with youth and  adults of all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Skills  
    • Excellent business writing, editing, and verbal communication skills 
    • Highly organized, productive, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize 
    • Ability to work on multiple projects, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, meet deadlines, exercise good  judgment, and handle high-pressure situations 
    • Ability to take initiative and anticipate potential project complications or needs before they arise
    • Strong basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. 
    • Experience in database management is preferred
    • Ability to work within a budget
    • Provide friendly, donor-centered customer service and represent us and our mission professionally and positively
  • Personal Attributes 
    • Strong team player who is also a self-starter 
    • Able to work with confidential information 
    • Values alignment with 3Point’s mission, vision, and goals 
    • Enthusiasm, positive sense of humor, ability to take initiative, and professionalism 
    • Flexible, organized, reliable, responsible, collaborative, and creative 
    • Self-motivated and able to work independently 
    • Strong attention to detail
  • Eligibility to work in the United States is required

How to apply

An applicant should send a tailored cover letter highlighting relevant work experience and a resume in PDF format to: [email protected], subject line: Development Manager

This is an AA/EOE position.  Persons of color, multilingual individuals, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $65,000-75,000/year.

Benefits include a hybrid schedule (3Point staff work 2-3 days/week in coworking space and 2-3 days remotely); health insurance with partial partner/spouse coverage; and annual paid time off for vacation, holidays, and the week between Christmas to New Year’s Day.

Nondiscrimination Policy:

The Boston Public Schools, following its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities based on race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

LEAD CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR (Full time/Part time available)

The 3Point Foundation seeks dynamic and enthusiastic instructors to assist middle school students in our college and career readiness program, project-based learning curriculum. This position is on-site and requires 15-25 (Part-time) to 40 hours (Full-time) per week during the school day and after school in the Boston Public School district. 

As an instructor with the 3Point team, you will inspire and teach our youth to think critically, problem solve, improve communication, and teach 21st-century collaboration skills to create and present their ideas.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working in youth education. Experience in the field of education is highly desired. This is a great opportunity for a flexible team player with a positive attitude, and strong communication and teaching skills to make an impact in students’ lives.  Please note that there are additional opportunities if you also have the ability/experience coaching basketball with young people.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for and deliver lessons, assignments, and enrichment activities (some planning outside of regular program hours may be required). 
• Prepare for each class by carefully reviewing the curriculum and creating classroom materials to support the student’s learning.
• Differentiate instruction so that all students can complete the academic work.
• Establish a productive learning environment and classroom culture in which all students are respected.
• Understand and implement culturally and linguistically sustaining practices.
• Maintain timely student attendance and progress records.
• Work with other program staff to ensure all outcome goals are on track, including academic and social-emotional skill development outcomes.
• Provide the Director of Academics, Program Director, and program staff with relevant and timely data regarding families and students.
• Oversee classroom management and enforcing the school’s discipline code.
• Care for program materials and resources.
• Responsible for attending meetings as requested and reporting on classroom and student matters including progress on the curriculum and any concerns with staff, youth, and/or university students.
• Ensure each school site has updated online reflections for the youth and personnel who are in the classroom.
• Keep appropriate records, files, and documentation to facilitate effective program delivery, including rosters, attendance records, and summaries of questions and/or reflections on what students learned.
• Ensure the classroom has the needed materials and supplies. Including making sure the supplies are readily available and properly stored after each session.
• Responsible for prompt responses to emails and texts; advance notification about absences must be given including personal time off or sick time.
• Other related duties and responsibilities will be assigned as needed. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Work experience in a professional position where you have demonstrated the ability to positively impact our youth and address the diverse needs of students.

• Possession of a growth mindset; a willingness to learn new technologies and teaching techniques.  
• A positive “I care” attitude, including the ability to maintain enthusiasm in the face of challenges.

• Engaging communication skills, including the ability to hold students’ attention while discussing subject matter, and willingness to engage parents/guardians as partners in the camp or classroom experience.

• Demonstrated ability to be a flexible team player.

• Strong commitment to the 3PointFoundation’s mission.

• Experience working with youth preferably in an education or athletic programs.
• Experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, and standards-based research/grading.

• The 3PointFoundation values linguistic diversity and believes candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom and to 3Point’s culture and diversity.
• Eligibility to work in the United States is required

COMPENSATION 

This is a part-time position with a pay range of $25-30 an hour.  Please inquire if you are interested in full-time.

Benefits for part-time staff:

• 5 sick/personal days/year
• 16 paid holidays/year if scheduled to work

Benefits for full-time staff:

• Health insurance
• Competitive Vacation Package 
• 7 sick/personal days/year
• 16 paid holidays/year
• 401(k) retirement plan, after 6 months of employment 

If interested, please contact us at [email protected], and include your cover letter and resume.

Nondiscrimination Policy:

The 3PointFoundation does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities based on race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Assistant Classroom Instructor & Basketball Coach

Organizational Summary

The3PointFoundation seeks to close the opportunity and achievement gap caused by socioeconomic inequity for underserved, low-income Boston middle school and high school youth by providing a variety of free programs during the school year and summer that develop the skills that lead to success in education, employment, and life and by supporting the journey to post-secondary education.  Our vision is that all of Boston’s youth have an equal opportunity to achieve in school. Our five goals include: strengthening 21st century skills, fostering social and emotional growth, cultivating a growth mindset, developing fitness and wellness, and promoting service to others. 

Position Summary 

By being both an assistant classroom instructor and basketball coach, you have a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the life of the youth we serve. In the classroom, you will inspire and teach our youth to think critically, problem solve, improve communication, teach 21st-century collaboration skills, and to help our youth present their own ideas using our project-based learning curriculum. On the basketball court, we implement a developmental basketball program for students in middle school and coaches are expected to emphasize the life lessons of the sport of basketball in addition to teaching basketball skills.  Our goals are five-fold: 21st-century skill development, growth mindset, health and wellness, service to others, and fostering social-emotional learning.  

Qualifications

1. Prepare for and deliver lessons, assignments, and enrichment activities in conjunction with the lead classroom instructor.
2. Differentiate instruction so that all students can successfully complete the academic work.
3. Establish a productive learning environment and classroom culture in which all students are respected as well as materials and resources.
4. Understand and implement culturally and linguistically sustaining practices.
5. Maintain timely student attendance and progress records in collaboration with the lead classroom instructor, Director of Academics, and Program Director.
6. Work with other program staff to ensure all outcome goals are on track, including academic and social-emotional skill development outcomes.
7. Responsible for attending meetings as requested and reporting on classroom and student matters including progress on the curriculum and any concerns with staff, youth, and/or university students.
8. Have a desire to work with students. Enthusiasm, patience, good organizational skills, maturity, dependability, be responsible and collaborate and be respectful of others.
9. Be at least 18 years of age.
10. Significant experience playing on and/or coaching a basketball team.
11. Classroom experience working with youth.
12. Eligibility to work in the United States is required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understand the fundamentals of basketball
• Have the ability to motivate students to reach their full potential

• Demonstrated competency working with families of different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent lived experience
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent judgment, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative, and work independently and collaboratively as needed
• Ability to give and receive direct and constructive feedback
• Passion for working with young people
• Proficiency with online systems: Google Workspace, Databases, etc.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car
• Occasional evening and weekend commitments may be required
• Available for additional weekend hours for Saturday or Sunday basketball league

Schedule

• Position to begin September 2024
• Time is spent between classrooms, hybrid workspace in Roslindale and gyms
• 4-15 hours in the program a week, there is a possibility of full time, please inquire if interested
• Hours consist some time between 1-6 pm M-F, weekday mornings if full-time as well as Saturday and/or Sunday mornings 8-16 weeks a year.

Salary and Benefits

This is a part-time position with a pay range of $20-30 an hour.  Please inquire if you are interested in full-time.

Benefits for part-time staff:

• 5 sick/personal days/year
• 16 paid holidays/year if scheduled to work

Benefits for full-time staff:

• Health insurance
• Competitive Vacation Package 
• 7 sick/personal days/year
• 16 paid holidays/year
• 401(k) retirement plan, after 6 months of employment 

How to apply

An applicant should send a cover letter highlighting relevant work experience and a resume in PDF format to: [email protected], subject line: Assistant Instructor/Coach

This is an AA/EOE position.  Persons of color, multilingual individuals, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

3PointFoundation provides unique, free, sports-based learning programs to undeserved, economically disadvantaged middle-school youth in Boston to enhance social-emotional development through sports. Our goal is to develop a life-long commitment to wellness, health and fitness and to teach the life lessons through sports that lead to success in school, the community and a global society.

Purpose of job:
Create a positive learning environment where students learn sportsmanship, fundamental skills, teamwork, respect, resiliency, perseverance and social-emotional skills. 

Job Description:
3Point’s Basketball Program emphasizes the development of social-emotional skills and awareness. This is a developmental basketball program for students in middle school and coaches are expected to emphasize the life lessons of the sport of basketball in addition to teaching basketball skills. To accomplish this, coaches are required to attend all SEL classes with their teams and to be familiar with the SEL curriculum.

Qualifications:

• Have a desire to work with students. Enthusiasm, patience, good organizational skills, maturity, dependability, be responsible and collaborate and be respectful of others.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Eligibility to work in the United States is required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understand the fundamentals of basketball
• Be in good physical condition
• Have the ability to motivate students to reach their potential
• Have exceptional leadership skills
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have excellent memory and concentration skills
• Have the ability to work collaboratively and problem-solve
• Be socially aware
• Be committed to teaching youth

Education and Experience:
Significant experience playing on a basketball team

Work Environment:
Time is spent between classrooms and gyms.

Compensation:
Commensurate with experience