Overview

Summer Institute Site Leader – Seasonal

Positions Available in NYC

June 12, 2023 – August 18, 2023

ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Sadie Nash Leadership Project provides award-winning experiential social justice education to more than 500 young women and gender-expansive youth of color in New York City and Newark each year. Operating with love and rigor, we use the tools of popular education to build critical consciousness, community, and college readiness. Our programs include a nationally recognized summer institute, in-school and after-school classes, college access and persistence support, and an advanced-level fellowship to design and implement an original social justice project. We strengthen, empower, and equip our participants to lead lives in committed pursuit of joy and liberation for self and community.

Our flagship program is our award-winning Summer Institute (SI). SI is an immersive 6-week program for high school students, where young women and gender-expansive youth explore themes related to leadership, feminism, and social justice. Through classes, workshops, field trips, and intimate conversations with local and national leaders, we introduce concepts of power, identity, and privilege so that our participants (lovingly called Nashers) can articulate and critically analyze their personal experiences within a broader political context. Throughout the summer, participants learn to identify and appreciate their leadership skills while building strong bonds with peers and staff that continue long beyond the program. 

Summer site leaders operate at four sites: Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Newark, NJ. SNLP is planning for an in-person summer program, with classes/activities occurring in-person and adhering to public health guidelines for safety during the pandemic. Although protocols are subject to change, all site leaders will be expected to be available for the in-person meetings of their SI site. In accordance with SNLP COVID-19 policy for staff members, all site leaders will be required to submit proof of vaccination in order to be hired for the position.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking hard-working, responsible, and detail-oriented Site Leaders at the in-person NYC sites of our summer program. Site Leaders work in pairs to cultivate the unique culture of each Summer Institute location. Site Leaders also supervise Deans (college-aged interns who serve as teaching assistants and direct mentors to youth) and Faculty (experienced educators who teach interactive courses). 

The Site Leader position requires availability from June 12, 2023 – August 18, 2023. This position requires a full-time commitment, with compensation of $6,000. After completion of the Summer Institute program, Site Leaders must submit a program report and evaluation via email by August 18, 2023. 

All Site Leaders are charged with the oversight of their assigned Summer Institute site, assuming a range of teaching responsibilities as well as duties related to program coordination and supervision/support of staff. As a cohort, Site Leaders are responsible for collaboration and communication of the Sadie Nash culture across all sites. Specific responsibilities include:

Participant Onboarding and Family Orientation:

  • Organize and lead orientation sessions for youth participants and their families 
  • Ensure that all participant paperwork is completed, collected, and archived
  • Assign Nashers to Dean mentee groups and summer courses
  • Onboard waitlisted youth participants into program

Faculty and Dean Onboarding, Training, and Supervision:

  • Co-facilitate Dean and Faculty training
  • Develop and implement site-specific training for Deans 
  • Provide feedback and support through supervisory relationships
  • Lead regular check-ins with staff members of the site 

Program Development & Management:

  • Teach 2 classes on leadership and social justice, with support from a Dean
  • Foster and maintain our culture of continuous learning
  • Oversee all day-to-day programming and operations
  • Chaperone and ensure successful implementation of field trips (weekdays and/or Saturdays)
  • Correspond with and verify weekly guest speakers
  • Distribute and collect pre- and post-surveys for youth participants
  • Plan and hold an end-of-program celebration 
  • Facilitate processes of community-building and conflict resolution for all staff
  • Analyze evaluation data and complete an end-of-summer final report

Administration & General Support:

  • Monitor attendance, punctuality, and stipend distribution
  • Assist with site visits, open houses, and cultivation events
  • Serve as the main point person for site partners and external contacts 
  • Monitor program expenses and reconcile budget by August 25 
  • Complete Site Leader evaluation by August 25 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. Priorities may shift over time.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

  • Strong background in youth development and out-of-school programming
  • Commitment to and grounding in intersectional feminism, racial and gender equity, LGBTQ rights, as well as a desire to work in an organization whose mission and culture is rooted in accountable, cooperative, ethical, and effective leadership
  • Experience designing and facilitating curricula for young people and/or collaborating with curriculum developers
  • Ability to create a brave space and build community in in-person classrooms and online environments (if applicable)
  • Prior experience managing a youth program and/or supervising staff and/or interns
  • Deep demonstrable experience leading a cohesive, positive, and results-oriented team
  • Ability to handle a variety of administrative projects and assignments at once, prioritizing tasks, managing time well, and delegating masterfully
  • Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with youth and families, community partners, and staff
  • Proficiency with online data management systems
  • Ability to adapt and self manage as needed
  • Familiarity and experience with SNLP programming is a plus!

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Full COVID-19 vaccination required (including booster)
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
  • At least 2 years of professional experience in youth development, ideally in summer programs
  • At least 1 year of experience in managing, supervising, and/or and supporting full-time staff or interns 
  • Strong written and excellent verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated history working with core constituencies: young women of color and gender-expansive youth, young adults, communities of color
  • Joyful and strength-based leadership (i.e., the ability to see value in every team member and communicate respect and encouragement to folks at all levels)  

COMPENSATION:

This position carries a maximum compensation of $6,000, including time for orientation, training, and final reporting.

KEY DATES OF THE POSITION:

June 12-23: Site Leader, Dean, and Faculty Training 

June 26-30: Orientations for Nashers & Families

July 5 – Aug 11: Summer Program 

Aug 14 – Aug 18: Close-Out Administration Work