Job description

The YWCA NCA is seeking energetic and highly engaged undergraduate and graduate students, or recent college graduates to serve as Academic Advisors for our EmpowerSTEAM Summer Academy. EmpowerSTEAM is a 5-week, interactive, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics summer program for girls ages 10-17. The Academic Advisor for the EmpowerSTEAM Program will provide supervision for program participants at all times (during class sessions, program activities, lunch breaks and field trips). Academic Advisors are expected to serve as leaders, mentors, care-takers and role models throughout the program, and are integral in creating a nurturing academic community that is responsive to the social and emotional needs of the program participants.

EmpowerSTEAM will be held in person at the Josephine Butler Parks Center from July 5 – August 4, 2023. Training for EmpowerSTEAM staff members will be held at the YWCA NCA Headquarters from June 26-30, 2023.

Position Responsibilities

• Work closely with YWCA NCA staff and educational partners to ensure the successful implementation of daily programming.

• Maintain highly visible and engaged presence during all classes and program activities; serve as an accessible resources for instructors and facilitators.

• Serve as a role models and mentors; model constructive participation in daily activities and demonstrate maturity and constructive behaviors.

• Assist with preparing program supplies and materials.

• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including attendance logs and incident reports.

• Help with planning and leading icebreakers and teambuilding exercises.

• Prepare and distribute incentives.

• Supervise program participants during field trips and college tours.

• Regularly communicate any challenges or concerns to EmpowerSTEAM leadership team.

• Understand, follow and enforce all safety guidelines and program policies.

• Attend mandatory training sessions.

• Ensure that program participants have a safe and rewarding experience.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate education/training in education, counseling, social work or STEAM disciplines preferred. Candidates must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies.

• Minimum of one-year of experience working in a school, camp, mentoring program or related environment preferred.

• Must be available to attend mandatory training; and be available to work entire 6-week program.

• Must pass state and federal background checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20009: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

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