Part-Time Student Government Advisor — Lead Youth Leadership

Codman Academy; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 2,000 - 2,700; Part time

Job summary

Codman Academy seeks a dedicated Student Government Advisor to guide and support its student government program in Dorchester/Boston. This part-time role involves mentoring students through student-run events, leadership development, and civic engagement within the Encore Department.

The advisor will meet with student government twice weekly, helping plan, organize, and lead activities, while coordinating with Encore staff for logistics and safety. This is mentorship‑driven, not lecture-based.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth leadership development, student activities advising, community organizing, or closely related field.
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with middle/high school students and supporting student-led leadership.
• Ability to facilitate engaging, structured meetings and coach students through independent project work.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, families, and colleagues.
• Reliability, organization, and ability to plan and document sessions independently.
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Meet with student government twice weekly to support planning, decision-making, and follow-through on student-led work.
• Coach students in leadership skills such as public speaking, meeting facilitation, consensus-building, and project management.
• Help students identify goals, set agendas, and reflect on the outcomes of their initiatives.
• Maintain a supportive, structured, and high-expectation environment that encourages student voice and shared leadership.
• Support students in planning and executing student-run events (assemblies, spirit days, fundraisers, celebrations).
• Guide students through the full arc of an initiative — from idea generation to logistics, promotion, execution, and debrief.
• Help students problem-solve logistical, budgetary, and scheduling challenges as they arise.
• Ensure student-led events and initiatives align with school policies, values, and safety expectations.

Skills

Youth leadership

Student activities advising

Community organizing

Facilitation

Communication

Job description

Codman Academy seeks a dedicated Student Government Advisor to guide and support its student government program in Dorchester/Boston. This part-time role involves mentoring students through student-run events, leadership development, and civic engagement within the Encore Department.

The advisor will meet with student government twice weekly, helping plan, organize, and lead activities, while coordinating with Encore staff for logistics and safety. This is mentorship‑driven, not lecture-based.