Youth Leader

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA); Flushing (MI); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA) is seeking a High School & College Success Youth Leader at Flushing High School. This role involves providing peer college counseling and organizing workshops to support students in their college access journey.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated team player who is on track to graduate and has a written recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor. The position offers a rate of $16.50 per hour for 10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must have Working Papers.
• High academic attendance required.
• Willingness to learn and work well with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-to-peer college counseling during lunch, advisory, and/or after school.
• Create and deliver workshops around college access.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and data entry.

Skills

Bilingual

Team player

Motivated and responsible

Education

On track to graduate

Written recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor

Job description

High School & College Success Youth Leader - Flushing High School

You will report to the Director, Student Success Center and work at the Flushing High School Campus.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-to-peer college counseling during lunch, advisory, and/or after school hours.
• Create and deliver workshops around college access (grades 9-12).
• Actively participate in weekly staff meetings after school.
• Attend the Youth Leader Summer Institute and Conferences throughout the year.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment regarding college services, trips, and events.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and data entry to ensure high quality counseling.
• Serve as a constant positive representative of the Student Success Center/College Office.
• Work 10 hours per week.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Working Papers.
• On track to graduate and high academic attendance.
• Motivated, responsible, and hardworking team player that is willing to learn and work well with students and staff.
• Written recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor.
• Committed to attending college.
• Bilingual preferred.

Salary Range: $16.50 an hour

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed.

Commonpoint is an equal-opportunity employer/program.