JOB DESCRIPTION

The Venture For America Team is seeking five Alumni to be Credo House Leads during Training Camp to support the 2024 Fellow experience. The Credo House Lead role is a core member of the VFAs Training Camp Team and will help execute all aspects of Training Camp. This role is a combination of being a resident assistant, camp counselor, and teaching assistant.

 

Location: This role is full time from July 10 – 24 and requires you to live near the College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit, MI. This role will require you to be in-person in Detroit, Mich. from July 13-24 (Training Camp).

 

Timing and Compensation:

This is a 2-week full-time (approx. 80 hours total) hybrid contract position from July 8 – 24. In-person programs require 8+ hour/day time commitment Monday-Friday, with some additional required events in the evenings and weekends. Additionally, you are asked to attend the retrospective analysis of Training Camp (1.5  hrs) virtually, date TBD.

 

This role pays a flat rate of $2,400, to be paid in one installment, and includes room and board near the College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit, MI from July 13 – 24, accommodation in single rooms, meals, and travel reimbursement to/from the programs. For the in-person dates (July 13 – 24), VFA will provide accommodation in single rooms, meals, and travel reimbursement to/from the programs. 

Your relationship with Venture for America will be that of an independent contractor.

 

All Credo House Lead Responsibilities:

Throughout the summer there will be many times we’ll need help with tasks that fall outside of the job descriptions. You’re expected to be comfortable with day-to-day logistics and support work, and happy to pitch in wherever needed. Below is a general breakdown of how you will spend your time:

 

  • Lead a Credo House of ~40 Fellows, acting as a mentor and guide throughout their Training Camp experience

  • Lead social and educational activities to engage Fellows outside of Training Camp programming, including the Credo House Retreat

  • Give a Credo at Training Camp to set an example for the 2023  Fellows

  • Participate in daily activities, programming, and events as a core Team member 

  • Attend Training Camp sessions and provide in-session support as “Front of House” (introducing speakers, passing out materials and microphones) and “Back of House” (supporting with AV for speaker presentations)

  • Provides mentorship and build relationships with Fellows through Office Hours, scheduled meetups, and as co-residents on property lodging

  • Encourage Fellows to make the most of their VFA experience by emphasizing the various possibilities for learning and activity

  • Be on call to handle Fellow support needs, including sickness, being locked out of rooms, noise complaints, struggles with challenging team dynamics, job search, etc.

  • Proactively ensure that 2024 Fellows are in compliance with all on property lodging policies including COVID-19 policies, communicating and building relationships with on property lodging as delegated

  • Maintain regular contact with VFA Team, keeping them apprised of activities, situations, and overarching themes in the developing Fellow community

  • Be all-around helpful and supportive to ensure Training Camp is an incredible experiences for the 2024 Fellow Class

  • You may also provide guidance and coaching to unemployed 2024 Fellows to secure jobs

  • You may also lead "Green Rooms” for Training Camp speakers and ensure they have an enjoyable experience

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