NDMV National Position Description – 2025-2026
Position Title – Education & Outreach Assistant
Notre Dame Mission Volunteers Program – Notre Dame Mission Volunteers – National
Purpose
Notre Dame Mission Volunteers develops leaders through education and compassionate service, sparking confidence to learn and agency to transform communities.
During the service year, NDMV Members will serve at a Partnering Site where they will receive hands-on training and development and provide educational support that teaches communities what they need to know for life.
NDMV Members will be accompanied throughout their service year by NDMV Staff who will provide individual and group personal and professional development opportunities including Bi-Weekly Member Meetings, Service Projects, and Retreats where Members can reflect, learn, and grow together on their service journey.
Partnering Site – Julie’s Family Learning Program
Partnering Site Address – 133 Dorchester St, South Boston, MA 02127
Expected Weekly Schedule
Partnering Site
- Monday – Friday; 8:30am-3:30pm w/ occasional weekend
- Can be flexible with hours
NDMV
- Friday Member Meetings (Bi-Weekly) 10AM-1PM EST
- Service Projects: 9/11, Dorothy Stang, Cesar Chavez, Earth Day
- NDMV Retreats (November and April)
- Regular check ins with NDMV Site Manager
Expected Weekly Hours at Service Site – 35
Duties & Responsibilities
NDMV
● Complete the NDMV Member Orientation prior to serving at Partnering Site and attend the NDMV End of Year Celebration
● Attend and participate in Bi-Weekly Member Meetings (virtually), NDMV Retreats (in-person), Service Projects, and other NDMV sponsored events and activities
● Meet regularly with NDMV Site Manager for accompaniment and reflection
● Foster a sense of community that includes accompaniment, reflection, and personal and professional growth with NDMV community throughout the service year
● Share and gather resources to support NDMV community, Partnering Site and personal/professional goals
● Submit timesheets on a semi-monthly basis
● Complete NDMV Reports and support the collection of performance measurements and other data
Partnering Site
● Maintain and update organization’s social media calendar
● Collaborate with Development Manager on new communications strategies to engage donors
● Contribute content and design to posts, e-news, press releases, and infographics
● Assist in design and production of fundraising materials.
● Provide photography support, if interested.
● Support planning and execution of special events.
● Assist in instruction and support of adult (16+) students both individually and in small groups
● Assist with goal setting, resume writing, computer skills, online college, job training, and employment search
Additional Information
NDMV Benefits
● Stipend
● Healthcare Insurance (if applicable)
● Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (if eligible)
● Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
● Being a part of a dedicated service team and community
● A Resettlement Allowance upon successful completion of the full service term
Partnering Site Benefits
● Hands on professional development and training
● Boston Housing
Minimum Qualifications
NDMV Qualifications
● Over 18 years old
● Has a High School diploma/GED
● Is eligible to work in the US
● Completed and cleared a criminal history background check
● Commitment to completing the full service term
Service Site Qualifications (if applicable)
● Positive attitude, mature, responsible
● Ability to work well in a community-based program with a diverse population
● Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
● Interest in nonprofit fundraising, communications, and social media
● Basic design skills (Canva, Adobe, or similar) are a plus
