Many Languages One Voice (MLOV) was founded in 2010. Our mission is to build power with immigrant communities in Washington, DC. We do this by fostering the leadership and greater civic participation of immigrants and refugees who do not speak English as their primary language. We believe an actively engaged community that challenges existing inequities is key to achieving systemic change. Thus, we support our members’ leadership and amplify the voices of our most vulnerable members to find solutions to the systemic inequities that impact their lives.
MLOV is a leading player in the immigrant rights and justice movement in DC and regularly builds partnerships and coalitions with wide-ranging stakeholders. In addition to nonprofits and community organizations, MLOV works with government officials, agencies, businesses, and worker groups to advance power-building of immigrant communities in DC.
MLOV’s Youth Programming focuses on providing immigrant youth with pathways to academic and career success, civic and social engagement, and leadership opportunities through after-school, summer, and mentorship programming. By participating in our programs, immigrant and English Learner youth experience a safe and empowering space where their identities and backgrounds are celebrated, and where they can receive the support to reach their goals and thrive. Throughout our programming, youth develop leadership skills, build confidence around their identity, and learn how to advocate for issues in their communities.
Our Students
Nearly all of our current students come from Spanish-speaking households and are immigrants or children of immigrants. Most attend D.C. public or public charter schools and would be first-generation college students. The majority of them are also low-income and at risk for experiencing housing and/or food insecurity. They primarily live in Wards 1, 4, and 5. Many of the students have participated in MLOV’s after-school and summer programming for multiple years, starting in middle school or early high school.
Our Student Success Initiatives
Our expanding Student Success and Post-Secondary Initiatives include our youth mentorship program and upcoming 11th and 12th-grade college-prep programming. Our programs are based at our office locations and happen during out-of-school time.
Through our mentorship program, youth 15-24 years old are paired with a professional mentor for 12 weeks and receive individual support from program staff to devise and work towards their career, educational, and professional goals.
Through our upcoming 11th and 12th-grade cohort-based college-prep programming, youth will participate in a series of workshops that will help them successfully complete high school and subsequently enroll in the best fit post-secondary education. Workshop topics/activities include career exploration, FAFSA, Financial Literacy, Scholarships and Loans, College Application Essays, professional panels, and college tour field trips. Students will also receive individualized coaching/support to work toward career/professional goals.
We seek to holistically support each student, promoting their journey along a positive path to post-secondary success and productive adult lives. This includes engaging with their parents through our Parent Leadership programming.
The Manager of Student Success and Post-Secondary Initiatives role offers a unique opportunity for a passionate and talented professional who can manage MLOV’s programming aimed at supporting youth in their steps toward enrolling and completing post-secondary education. This position will be responsible for managing MLOV’s cohort-based college-prep programming for youth in grades 11th and 12th, mentorship program for youth 15 - 24, and other college success initiatives. This role will supervise at least one staff member and will work in partnership with other MLOV staff, interns, and/or volunteers.
This is a full-time position with a desired start date of October 21st, 2024. The expected salary for this role is $65,000 - $74,000 per year.
Given the schedule of the students and community members, this role would work with, candidates must be available in person at least 2 days per week between 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm, and occasionally on Saturday mornings/early afternoons. This role reports to the Executive Director.
Please note this overview may not fully encompass all possible duties, as the work may evolve over time in response to community needs and organizational priorities.
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Note: We recognize that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. MLOV is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
Many Languages One Voice is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. MLOV encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to arrest or conviction, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. Black and Indigenous people, immigrants, and other people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who live in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and understand its unique policy landscape.
