Student Government Advisor — Lead Youth Leadership & Civic Projects

Codman Academy Charter Public School; Boston (MA); Sur place; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Codman Academy Charter Public School is seeking a part-time Student Government Advisor for the Encore Department to guide student government through leadership development and civic engagement. Approximately 2 instructional hours per week plus planning time will occur on campus in Dorchester/Boston.

The advisor will meet twice weekly to support planning, lead events, and mentor students, coordinating with Encore staff to ensure policy-aligned, safe activities and meaningful community connections.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth leadership development, student activities advising, community organizing, or a closely related field.
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with middle and/or high school students and supporting student-driven leadership.
• Ability to facilitate engaging, structured meetings and coach students through independent project work without relying solely on lecture.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, families, and colleagues.
• Reliability, organization, and the ability to plan and document sessions independently.
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive practice.
• Direct experience advising student government, student council, or similar leadership organizations.
• Experience facilitating event planning, mentorship, or youth development programs.
• Familiarity with adolescent developmental needs and classroom/group management strategies.
• Knowledge of community organizing or civic engagement practices.
• Multilingual abilities — Spanish, Haitian Creole, or other languages spoken by Codman families.
• Connections to community organizations or partners willing to support student-led initiatives.

Responsabilités

• 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, and similar activities).
• 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.

Connaissances

Youth leadership

Student activities advising

Community organizing

Strong communication

Equity and inclusion

Description du poste

Codman Academy Charter Public School is seeking a part-time Student Government Advisor for the Encore Department to guide student government through leadership development and civic engagement. Approximately 2 instructional hours per week plus planning time will occur on campus in Dorchester/Boston.

The advisor will meet twice weekly to support planning, lead events, and mentor students, coordinating with Encore staff to ensure policy-aligned, safe activities and meaningful community connections.