Youth Leader

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA) is seeking a High School & College Success Youth Leader for Richmond Hill High School. The role focuses on peer counseling, college access workshops, and outreach, with participation in staff meetings and summer programs.

Responsibilities include data entry, representing the Student Success Center/College Office, and fulfilling other duties. This is a part-time position with an emphasis on student support and college readiness.

Qualifications

• Working Papers required.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Motivated team player

Willing to learn

Bilingual preferred

Education

On track to graduate

Working Papers

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

High School & College Success Youth Leader - Richmond Hill High School

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

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

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.