HKMS 8th Grade Council

Sylvania; Easton (CT); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is looking for advisors for the 8th-grade council in Easton, Connecticut. This role involves planning and communicating activities, holding meetings, and fostering leadership among students. Responsibilities include organizing fundraising events and maintaining attendance records.

There is a minimum commitment of 75 hours, with a stipend paid in two installments—half in December and half in June. This position is key to facilitating the end-of-year picnic and trip.

Responsibilities

• Plan announcements and provide updates for the activity.
• Create digital and print materials for newsletters.
• Hold regular meetings with students.
• Communicate with parents about schedules and changes.
• Setup and cleanup the activity area.
• Maintain roster and attendance.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Marketing and communicating the activity:
  • Plan to announce both the start and the end of the activity and provideupdates, as relevant.
  • Create digital (PNG/JPEG formats only) and print flyer(s) for the weeklynewsletter and posting in designated spots.
  • Announcements (morning audio and for The Den)
• Regular meetings between either 7:00am - 8:00am or 3:00pm - 4:00pm (or later,if applicable). Be in location prior to start. If after school, stay with all studentsuntil all are picked up.
• Communicate via Parent Square or Email with the parent of the club membersregarding schedule, schedule changes and cancellations. Please give as muchnotice as possible when canceling and be sure this information is communicated tothe parents, not just announced in the building.
• Setup and cleanup the area used for the activity.
• Please request custodial assistance, with sufficient notice, when appropriate.
• Maintain roster and attendance of students, submit or share at midpoint and endof activity.

Our 8th-grade council advisors provide and develop leadership skills and foster agency of the involved students. They help to facilitate the annual toy drive with Curielle School (or other similar school), and facilitate two annual fundraising events, the Pancake Breakfast and Pasta Dinner. They help students facilitate a class legacy gift/project while maintaining all related financial responsibilities.

The advisors help students to plan their end of year picnic as well as assist with the end of year trip and closing ceremony.

Minimum of 75 Hours

½ Stipend Paid in December, ½ Paid in June