About iMentor

Founded in 1999, iMentor builds mentoring relationships that empower students from low-income communities to graduate high school, succeed in college, and achieve their ambitions. iMentor partners with public schools and matches every student in participating grades with a college-educated mentor. Mentors commit a minimum of 3 years to a single student, after which they have the option to extend the relationship through college completion. Mentors and students work together through the iMentor curriculum, which is designed around 4 core outcomes: developing strong personal relationships between mentors and students, nurturing each student’s college aspiration, developing the non-cognitive skills critical to success in college, and successfully navigating the college exploration, application, financial aid, and transition process. By providing a level of personalization that can’t be matched by traditional counseling models, iMentor seeks to reimagine how schools prepare first generation college students for postsecondary success. Read more about our work and values at: http://www.imentor.org

Position Overview

iMentor seeks a resourceful individual with clear communication skills, interest in customer service, attention to detail and a “can-do” attitude to provide workshop logistics support, ultimately ensuring high quality programming for over 3,500 students across New York City. 

Reporting to the Program Operations, Events Manager and working closely with Program Managers, Event Assistants must have a sincere commitment to professionalism and be excited by working in a fast-paced environment. Event Assistants will join will join a high energy and hardworking iMentor staff team, passionate about helping more low-income, first-generation college students graduate high school college-ready and succeed in college.

Responsibilities

  • Event Assistants may have the following roles and responsibilities. Training will be provided for all duties listed:
  • Support NYC staff with workshop resource preparation and on-site workshop implementation as a part-time staff member including transportation of light equipment to workshop sites and management of on-site event materials
  • Assist with setup and breakdown of small to large scale iMentor workshops at various venues throughout NYC boroughs
  • Assist with managing and serving food to workshop participants
  • Document workshop activities with camera equipment
  • Support NYC staff in facilitating portions of workshop curriculum and activities
  • Monitoring safety of high school participants during travel to and from venues

Qualifications

  • Candidates must be available to work Monday-Thursday from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM through June 2017 (excludes NYC Department of Education school holidays)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams; knowledge of customer service
  • Resourceful, self-motivated, and able to work independently yet know when to ask for help
  • Must be responsible, trustworthy, and detail oriented
  • Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to lift and transport light supplies
  • Familiar with and comfortable navigating NYC public transit
  • High school degree required 

Additional Details

  • Compensation: $9.75 - $11/hour. Individual salary will be determined by experience level of candidate. Travel by public transportation throughout NYC to various sites and venues is required.
  • Work schedule: Part-time, up to 16 hours per week through late June 2017. Event Assistants must be available Monday-Thursday from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM, and will be scheduled for 2-3 evenings per week. 
  • Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal background check, conducted by the Division of Human Resources at the New York City Department of Education. 

How to Apply

Visit www.imentor.org/jobs to submit a resume and detailed cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position. Within your cover letter, you should answer the following questions:

  • Why are you interested in the Event Assistant position?
  • What strengths can you bring to the Event Assistant role?
  • Are you able to work the specific hours for the Event Assistant position (Monday-Thursday from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM through June 2017)?

Preference will be given to candidates who can work at least three evenings per week. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so it is in candidates’ best interest to apply as soon as possible.  No phone, email, mail, or fax inquiries will receive a response.  

 

iMentor is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity

 

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