Elementary Student Affinity Group Advisor; TRAILS; Temporary

Ashland-School-District; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 11,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashland-School-District is seeking a temporary Student Affinity Group Advisor for TRAILS Outdoor School, starting 08/31/2026. The role involves coordinating and facilitating elementary affinity groups, supporting up to three additional groups, and handling meeting logistics, snacks, and planning.

The position offers a salary between $948 and $1,896 per month, per the district salary schedule, with a start date of 08/31/2026 and open posting until filled. Work site is TRAILS Outdoor School.

Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate affinity groups and meetings.
• Strong facilitation and group management skills.
• Excellent communication with students, staff, and families.
• Maintains confidentiality and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate one elementary affinity group meeting monthly.
• Support facilitation of up to three other affinity groups with logistics.
• Schedule meetings, secure locations, and coordinate invitations and materials.
• Maintain confidential attendance records and ensure privacy of participants.
• Collaborate with site administrators and district staff to ensure program success.

Skills

Coordination

Facilitation

Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

Zoom

Job description

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• Position Type: Student Support Services
• Date Posted: 7/31/2026
• Location: TRAILS
• Date Available: 08/31/2026

Position: Student Affinity Group Advisor ;Temporary
Work Site: TRAILS Outdoor School
Salary: $948 - $1,896 *2025-26 Salary Schedule* (2026-27 Salary Schedule to be determined)
Start Date: 08/31/2026
Posting Deadline: open until filled

JOB SUMMARY

An Affinity Group is made up of people who share a common identifier, ie: race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc. Affinity members can speak from the \"I\" perspective about being a participant in that group which allows for an exploration of one's own identity, a celebration of shared identity, and a safe place to discuss, and address some of the common challenges faced by members of the group. Each elementary school has one Affinity Group Advisor who fulfills two roles: 1) coordinate and facilitate one elementary student affinity group, including a minimum of one 45 minute meeting per month; and 2) support the facilitation of up to 3 other site student affinity groups; including meeting logistics, snacks and planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Professional Development

• In District:
  • Attend affinity group advisor orientation and professional development, including mentorship sessions
  • Quarterly collaboration meetings with other affinity group advisors
  • Annually pass the District's required online training by the assigned due date.
• Regional:
  • Attend monthly affinity group advisors PLC hosted by the SOESD

Coordination

• Attend work regularly and be punctual.
• Coordinate and facilitate monthly meetings for one elementary student affinity group
• Support the facilitation of other site affinity groups
  • Assist Administrator in identifying interested facilitators (other site staff or community members)
  • Conduct monthly debrief with facilitators and assist with any issues that arise
• Schedule meeting times and locations for all site student affinity groups in conjunction with family calendar and approval from site administrator.
  • Coordinate with site administrator to ensure an on-site emergency contact is available If meetings occur outside of school hours
  • If virtual location, set up calendar invites with Zoom link
• Coordinate participant invitations
  • Attain Power School list of potential student participants from site Administrator
  • Work with group facilitator to draft and send email and hard copy invites to potential student participants always using BCC and envelopes to ensure confidentiality
  • Invite new members via the networks of current group members
  • Working with Facilitators and with site Administrator oversight, be mindful of group membership and redefine who the group is for, if necessary
  • Keep confidential records of meeting attendance for each meeting including collecting attendance sheets from facilitat o rs of o ther affinity groups at the school
• Manage materials
  • Each affinity group with a district-approved advisor or facilitator will receive funds to pay for snacks, materials, and activities. The advisor and facilitator (s) will plan for the year and stay within the allotted budget
  • Arrange purchases and orders for up to four affinity groups, complete reimbursement paperwork, and submit it to the site office manager
  • With Administrator oversight, review and vet any reading materials, video clips, etc before they are shared with groups

Communication

• Collaborate with and support building affinity group facilitator(s)
• Without breaking confidentiality, work with the group facilitator, school administrator, and SOESD SOBASS/Indian Ed. Specialists, District Equity Director if needed, to communicate:
  • Building or district-level issues
  • Updates about the group
  • Need for support in facilitating group
  • Need for support in the group's collective action plans
  • Advocacy for the group in school and community settings
• Provide photos, updates, news of the existence, purpose, and accomplishments of the group to the Site Administrator for inclusion in school newsletters and website news.
• Share information with students about upcoming regional events hosted by the SOESD and SOU geared to each affinity group
• Professionally represent the school and District in interactions with parents, community members, staff, and students, and resolve conflict professionally.

Facilitation

• In the initial meeting, lay out the purpose of the group, and create community agreements with participant input
• Structure the meeting as appropriate for grade level, time allotted, and expressed needs of the group
• Facilitate community-building and social-emotional well-being of the group
• Facilitate sharing of lived experience, invite group celebration and support
• Assist students in