Youth Leadership Fellow (Greater Boston)

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A college in Massachusetts is seeking a Youth Leadership Fellow to work primarily remotely, with occasional travel. This role involves coaching youth, leading community outreach, and supporting a national nonprofit. Candidates should be current college students with experience in youth engagement and event coordination. The position offers $21/hour and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Annual physical wellness stipend of $150

Mentoring opportunities

Consulting roles available in other departments

Qualifications

• Direct experience working with youth in coaching or mentorship roles.
• Experience in mobilizing communities, activism, or fundraising.
• Capacity to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support youth in executing challenges and fundraising.
• Connect with community organizations and lead outreach activities.
• Perform consultation tasks and administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Coaching

Public speaking

Community mobilization

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Current college undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Youth Leadership Fellow (Greater Boston)

Recruitment began on September 30, 2025, and the job listing expires on October 21, 2025.

• Location: Remote Flexible – This position is primarily remote but occasional travel to the Hanover, NH office as well as travel for board meetings, local Challenges or other events is required.

ABOUT THE POSITIVE TRACKS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The 2026 Positive Tracks Fellowship is a paid, immersive opportunity to work collaboratively with and learn from the Positive Tracks team.

The Positive Tracks Fellowship program is part of Positive Tracks’ continued expansion of youth leadership and engagement opportunities.

• Coach, recruit, and work with youth, age 12 – 25, that share a passion to create change
• Immerse themselves in the work and provide ideas, feedback and perspective to a national nonprofit organization
• Collaborate and work closely with the other Youth Leadership Fellow
• Develop skills in coaching, recruiting, partnership building, outreach, facilitation, critical thinking, public speaking, and communications
• Connect with a Positive Tracks designated mentor
• Create a flexible remote schedule with their manager
• Consult with other departments to share their expertise and knowledge
• Experience an accessible remote work environment

Program Delivery (50%)

• Be a leader in igniting and catalyzing meaningful change in communities by coaching and supporting youth in our Challenges program, including:
  • Schedule and conduct coaching sessions with Challenge Captains
  • Manage fundraising match and starter grant logistics
  • Share relevant tools and resources
  • Plan and execute a Positive Tracks Challenge
  • Provide on-site support for Challenges when necessary

Community Outreach (30%)

• Connect with the Community
  • Connect with organizations, schools or universities
  • Create outreach presentations designed to recruit future Challenge Captains
• Lead and participate in outreach activities, including but not limited to the Positive Tracks Walking Club, Community Chats, and panel discussions
• Support Communications Collection and Creation:
  • Gather storytelling assets, such as pictures, quotes, and videos, from Challenges and Challenge Captains
  • Share personal Coaching/Challenge experience on relevant communications platforms

Admin, Consultation, Research and Operations (20%)

• Share expertise and consult with the Positive Tracks team
• Perform administrative tasks as needed

ABOUT YOU & QUALIFICATIONS

• Are currently enrolled as a college undergraduate or graduate student
• Eligibility to work in the United States is required
• Direct experience working with youth, i.e. coaching a sport, counselor at a camp, childcare, recent member of a youth extracurricular club, etc.
• Experience sharing ideas and giving recommendations for projects or organizational improvement
• Comfort and experience with mentoring group facilitation and public speaking
• Experience in mobilizing communities, activism, or fundraising for a cause
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment that promotes physical activity as a way to build community and advocate for a cause
• Strong organizational skills, with an emphasis on time management and the ability to balance projects simultaneously with school and life priorities
• A team player with eagerness to collaborate
• Experience in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Calendar), Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information per organizational policies and procedures
• Proven engagement with local community, volunteer experience, or membership in clubs and organizations
• Access to reliable public transportation for occasional travel is required
• Willingness to travel to Challenges, Board meetings, presentations, and organizational events

TIME COMMITMENT

This role totals between 15-20 hours per week, with 5 hours required to be scheduled during designated office hours from January 2026 to December 2026.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional in-person support for events or Challenges may require lifting and carrying equipment or materials, such as event supplies, weighing up to 25 pounds.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• $21/hourly
• Opportunities to serve as a consultant for other departments as needed
• Annual physical wellness stipend of $150
• Connect with and have a mentor during your term

TO APPLY

Please submit your application. Applications Close on October 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST, or once we receive 55 applications.

Positive Tracks is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to creating an environment and team dedicated to our Values (Joy, Integrity, Growth, Inclusion, Community, Courage, and Balance) and the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.