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25-26 Mediation Specialist - Cambridge, MA
 
 
 
The Community Dispute Settlement Center (CDSC) is a community mediation program offering mediation services and conflict skills training to all. Mediation is a process whereby people who are having a disagreement or conflict sit with volunteer mediators – a neutral party – to discuss and hopefully resolve differences. Through mediation and conflict skills training, we strengthen individuals’ ability to resolve conflict through peaceful means. Our Americorps member will be a part of the dynamic Youth team, helping create peer mediation programs in area middle and high schools. Some time will be spent providing intake and case support to our Case Coordinator. CDSC is seeking applicants with good communication skills, are hardworking, willing to learn new skills, and committed to supporting the CDSC team. Familiarity with Google docs, email a plus. Experience working with teens a plus. Proficiency in languages in addition to English a plus. Sense of humor always welcome. This program is available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, genetic information (including family medical history), or military service. All positions are pending grant approval.
 
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Member Duties : Part of a team teaching high school and middle school students how to solve their own disagreements through peer mediation. Provide support to the Community Dispute Settlement Center (CDSC)’s case coordinator, through helping with intake interviews and managing logistics for case mediation.
 
Program Benefits : Mileage reimbursement ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Youth Development ,  Team Work ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Community Organization ,  Social Services ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
25-26 Mediation Specialist - Cambridge, MA
Program Start/End Date
08/11/2025  -   07/10/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  99
Program Locations MASSACHUSETTS   Boston  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/01/2025  To  07/31/2025 
Contact Sue Marsh
60 Gore St
Cambridge   MA   02141
617-676-8840
smarsh@communitydispute.org
www.communitydispute.org
Listing ID 121776

       

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