MS Sisters 4 Success (Stipend)

High School Activities/Athletics; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Public School District High School Activities/Athletics in Des Moines, Iowa, seeks a Sister for Success (Stipend) to lead programs for female students of color. The role supports curriculum delivery, field trips, and student development while collaborating with families and partners.

The stipend program requires strong communication, leadership, and organization, with an emphasis on equity and staff collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience leading or working in programs that serve diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communication.
• Skills in leadership, organization, problem solving, and human relations.
• Demonstrated ability to have effective conversations with a group of students while navigating difficult topics.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for building-level chapters following district-approved curriculum and activities.
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops scheduled for students on academics, culture, social justice, etc.
• Attend and supervise district, cultural, and academic field trips and/or events with community partners.
• Commit to meeting or exceeding all performance targets established by program leadership.
• Develop strong relationships with diverse community members and organizations.
• Participate in mandatory training sessions or professional development activities.
• Meet with and monitor student academic performance, attendance, grades, behavior.
• Input curriculum into Canvas as directed.
• Hold regular meetings with students as a chapter as required by district administration.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and the community regarding activities and events.
• Attend meetings as directed by district activity office.
• Monitor and record income and expenses for individual chapters.
• Submit reports with student evidence and activity checklists.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, flexibility, and responsibility in working with others.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Problem solving

Human relations

Oral and written communication

Group discussions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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MS Sisters 4 Success (Stipend)

Des Moines Public School District High School Activities/Athletics - Des Moines, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Feb 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE:Sister 4 Success (Stipend)

POSTION TYPE:INST

STIPEND AMOUNT: $3528.00

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. One year experience leading or working in programs that serve and deal with subjects relevant to diverse student populations.
3. Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communication.
4. Skills in leadership, organization, problem solving, and human relations.
5. Demonstrated ability to have effective conversations with a group of students while navigating difficult topics.

Desired:

Currently involved in community organizations.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Sisters for Success sponsors will lead, develop, and inspire high achieving female students of color by coordinating and implementing operations, activities, and curriculum designed to increase the number of students who successfully complete middle school and graduate from both high school and college. In addition, sponsors, using district-developed curriculum and activities, will work to encourage students to make positive life choices, improve behavior, achieve academic success, and become leaders in their schools and communities. Finally, Sisters for Success sponsors embrace continuous improvement and learning through their commitment to attend a variety of training and professional development sessions as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide oversight for building-level chapters following district-approved curriculum and activities
2. Coordinate and facilitate workshops scheduled for students related to a variety of issues including academics, culture, social justice, etc.
3. Attend and supervise district, cultural, and academic field trips and/or events with community partners
4. Commit to meeting or exceeding all performance targets established by program leadership
5. Develop strong relationships and partnerships with diverse community members and organizations
6. Participate in mandatory training sessions or professional development activities as required
7. Meet with, monitor, and record student academic performance, attendance, grades, general behavior and conduct, and problems in or out of school on a weekly basis
8. Input curriculum into Canvas as directed
9. Hold regular meetings with students as a chapter as required by district-level administration (varies based on grade level)
10. Communicate regularly with students, parents, and the community regarding activities, expectations, achievements, and events of individual chapters and program
11. Attend meetings as directed by the district activity office as required
12. Monitor and record income and expenses for individual chapters
13. Submit reports (with student evidence as support) and activity checklists to building and district administration as required
14. Demonstrate the highest personal standards of honesty, integrity, flexibility, and responsibility in working with colleagues, administration, staff, students, and the community.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned

DEPARTMENT:Activities Office

REPORTS TO:Minority Programs Specialist

FLSA STATUS:Exempt

FT/PT:Part time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Standing, walking, lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, computer use

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly inside

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By:Theron Hobbs

Date: 07/16/2026

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Theron Hobbs , Human Resources Manager
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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