Location: NORTH ADAMS, MA Category: Student Employment Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Thu Jul 30 2026 Job Description:
The MCLA Volunteer Center Program Coordinator is a student leadership position responsible for developing meaningful civic engagement opportunities that connect MCLA students with the North Adams community and surrounding Berkshire County organizations. Program Coordinators will take ownership of planning, implementing, and evaluating volunteer initiatives while recruiting and mentoring fellow student volunteers.
Opportunities are available in several program areas, allowing students to match their interests and strengths with community needs.
Position Opportunities
1. After-School Program Coordinator
The After-School Program Coordinator develops and facilitates engaging educational and enrichment programs for local youth through community partnerships.
Potential program areas include:
Dungeons & Dragons (must have experience serving as a Dungeon Master)
Storytelling and Literacy
Book Club
Arts and Crafts
STEM Activities
Sports and Recreation
Leadership Development
Homework Assistance
Additional enrichment programs based on student interests and community needs
Responsibilities
Design and implement a weekly lesson plan for assigned after-school program(s).
Create age-appropriate educational and recreational activities.
Recruit, train, and coordinate MCLA student volunteers to assist with weekly programming.
Lead activities while creating an engaging, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
Maintain attendance and basic program documentation.
Communicate regularly with Volunteer Center staff regarding program needs and progress.
Evaluate programming and recommend improvements throughout the semester.
Required Background Clearance
Students selected for after-school programming must successfully complete all required background screenings prior to beginning work, including:
CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information)
SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information)
Fingerprinting (if required by the partnering school district)
Employment within school-based programs cannot begin until all required clearances have been completed and approved.
2. Community Volunteer Program Coordinator
The Community Volunteer Program Coordinator develops volunteer opportunities that address community needs while providing meaningful service experiences for MCLA students.
Responsibilities
Recruit MCLA students for volunteer opportunities throughout North Adams and surrounding communities.
Develop weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly volunteer initiatives.
Build relationships with nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and community partners.
Coordinate volunteer registration and communication.
Track participation and volunteer hours.
Promote volunteer opportunities through social media, campus outreach, and tabling events.
Assist with larger campus-wide service initiatives, including Days of Service and special volunteer events.
Evaluate volunteer experiences and collect participant feedback.
Job Requirements:
General Responsibilities (All Program Coordinators)
Serve as an ambassador for the MCLA Volunteer Center.
Demonstrate professionalism when representing MCLA within the community.
Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
Assist with Volunteer Center recruitment efforts.
Collaborate with fellow Program Coordinators on campus-wide initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
Current MCLA student in good academic standing.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Passion for community service and civic engagement.
Experience working with children (preferred for After-School Program Coordinators).
For Dungeons & Dragons programming, applicants should have experience serving as a Dungeon Master.
Application Information
Interested students should submit an application through the MCLA Student Employment process.
Priority consideration will be given to Federal Work-Study eligible students who apply by August 30. Applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled.
Additional Information:
This position is only open to current MCLA students.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Telephone: (413) 662-5103
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U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
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