Program Associate
Company: Association of Black Foundation Executives
Location: New York
Posted on: March 14, 2025
Job Description:
Our people are driven by a relentless passion for creating
greater equity and supporting young people to thrive in school,
work, and life.When you ask the Summer Search staff what they love
about work, they'll tell you it's the people. We pride ourselves on
authentic relationships and close-knit teams. We strive to foster a
work culture that is centered around well-being, learning, and
personal and professional growth. Our teams are lively and reflect
the joy and energy of the young people we serve.Job OpeningsWe
operate from locations in the Bay Area, Boston, New York City,
Philadelphia, and Seattle.Position: Program AssociateLocation: New
York City (Bronx), NYJob Id: 771# of Openings: 1PROGRAM ASSOCIATEAt
Summer Search, we believe in 'No Ceilings' and envision a world in
which young people, regardless of circumstances, can chart their
own destiny. In the United States, students from underserved
communities - disproportionately BIPOC and first-generation - face
systemic inequities in school, in the workforce, and in life.
Nevertheless, these young people possess unique strengths,
resilience, and limitless potential.Since 1990, Summer Search has
partnered with young people during their transition from
adolescence into adulthood by connecting them to expansive
opportunities, professional mentoring, and a community of support.
Summer Searchers recognize their potential and build a toolkit to
navigate and challenge systemic barriers, break new ground for
their families and communities, and achieve economic equity and a
life of purpose.THE OPPORTUNITYSummer Search NYC is seeking a
Program Associate to manage a caseload of approximately 36 high
school students, building long-term relationships and providing
regular mentoring through a combination of groups and individual
conversations from sophomore year through senior year of high
school. Joining a supportive program team that currently serves
over 300 high school students, this hire will have the opportunity
to practice Summer Search's unique approach to mentoring, prepare
students for two challenging summer experiences, support
post-secondary readiness and matriculation, and join a team that is
committed to learning, social and racial equity, and the students
we serve.Specifically, the Program Associate will advance Summer
Search's mission through the following job responsibilities:Student
Mentoring and Program Facilitation (60%)
- Mentor a caseload of approximately 30-36 high school students,
building relationships and conducting regular mentoring at school,
in our office or by phone.
- Utilize a unique mentoring methodology based upon adolescent
social-emotional development, cultural relevance, and critical
consciousness. Enable conversations that allow students to reflect
upon the impact of identities and social/cultural context on their
lives.
- Hold students accountable to year-round program participation,
as well as demonstrating a personal commitment to students that
results in a high level of engagement throughout their Summer
Search experience.
- Monitor and promote students' academic and extracurricular
participation and performance, as well as post-secondary readiness
requirements.
- Communicate with students' families, especially regarding
details about summer experiences and career opportunities.
- Before each session, prepare by reviewing group mentoring
curriculum, gathering materials and sending student reminders.
- Create a safe community where students can be honest with each
other by ensuring each student has the space to be heard and
challenged respectfully and setting-up physical space that is
conducive to achieving the objectives of each session.
- Recognize a student safety situation and how to respond and
care for both the individual student and the group.
- Observe and respond to group needs and adapt facilitation style
accordingly.School Engagement and Relationship Building (15%)
- With School and Community Engagement staff's guidance, lead
outreach presentations and application workshops for prospective
students, and provide 1:1 follow up as needed.
- With School and Community Engagement staff, establish and
nurture relationships with staff partners at your partner high
school(s).
- Know the resources and people available at your partner high
school(s) and how these resources intersect with Summer
Search.
- With School and Community Engagement staff, engage school
partners proactively in supporting students and coordinating
logistics.
- Respond promptly and thoughtfully to requests from school
partners.Administration and Project Management (25%)
- Enter and track program data accurately and daily in Salesforce
database to assess student progress and drive organizational
learning, to ensure high levels of program quality and professional
development.
- Perform duties that support student engagement in program
elements, including summer experience and post-secondary workshops
and preparation.
- Participate in regular meetings with direct supervisor and
fellow mentors to share experiences, problem solve collaboratively,
support and learn and build self-awareness of own mentoring.
- Participate in elements of an evaluation plan designed to
assess program quality, fidelity and outcomes and to inform
individual staff development and continuous improvement of program
model (e.g., complete feedback surveys after mentoring
sessions)
- Participate in other projects as assigned.WHO YOU AREProgram
Associates exemplify curiosity, empathy, teamwork, flexibility,
critical consciousness, and a commitment to learning. Specifically,
strong candidates will bring:EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years of
professional experience working with student populations served by
Summer Search (e.g. low-income families, students of color,
LGBTQIA+, English Language Learners, and diverse religious,
cultural and ethnic backgrounds). Group facilitation experience
strongly desired. Academic or applied knowledge of adolescent
development and/or training in restorative/transformative justice
work is a plus.DEPTH MENTORING: You understand and create an
environment where all people feel safe enough to explore, discuss,
question, and reflect on past, current or future experiences in
one-on-one or large group discussions.ACCOUNTABILITY: You hold
yourself and others responsible for processes, decisions, actions,
and commitments to results to drive high quality outcomes. You're
responsive to the needs of stakeholders and follow through on
commitments.TEAMWORK: You value many voices, are comfortable
creating space for dialogue and handle interpersonal issues
constructively. You inspire and foster commitment, connection,
enthusiasm, and trust and motivate others to achieve common
goals.CRITICAL CONSCIOUSNESS: You understand the root causes of
societal discrimination and injustices and are self-reflective
about your own privilege and positional power. You apply critical
thinking and act toward liberatory and inclusive
practices.TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Proficiency in meticulous data
tracking and management; experience using Salesforce or a similar
database is a plus.LANGUAGE SKILLS: Spanish language skills are a
plus.In addition, all Summer Search staff bring a commitment to our
mission of unleashing students' potential through mentoring and
transformative experiences, as well as the ability to thrive in an
environment that values excellence, gratitude, well-being,
diversity, authenticity, and collaboration.LOCATION AND OTHER
REQUIREMENTSThis is a hybrid role with the expectation of working
out of Bronx 2 days a week and working remotely up to 3 days a
week, depending on the program needs. You will also be required to
be onsite at our NYC partner schools.COMPENSATION & BENEFITSThis is
a non-exempt position with a starting pay rate of per hour
$28.95-$31.27 per hour ($56,456-$60,968 annually). Summer Search is
committed to transparent, equitable compensation practices.
Salaries are benchmarked using current market data and salary bands
are created to demonstrate the growth potential within the band.
Typically, offers are made at the starting place of the salary
band. The Hiring Manager partners with the Talent Team to ensure
offers are appropriate, competitive and maintain internal
equity.Well-being, flexibility, and ongoing learning and
development are pillars of our culture. We value our staff and are
committed to creating an environment where every individual feels
seen, heard and valued. Investments in our staff include:
- Medical insurance with up to 90% employer contribution
- Dental, vision, FSA, life and disability insurance plans
- 401 (K) and Employer Match up to $2,000 annually
- Generous time off including 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, and
18 holidays (2 floating holidays of your choice, a birthday
day-off, 10 company-wide holidays, and a 1-week December closure).
Plus, Refresh Fridays - a paid day off the first Friday of every
month!
- A comprehensive Employee Recognition Program (years of service
awards, spot awards, and professional development funding).
- A four-week paid sabbatical after five years of continuous
employment.
- Individual, local, regional and national training.
- A commitment to developing leaders from within the
organization.
- An organizational culture that supports staff well-being and
holistic self-care/community care
- Ample opportunities to connect with the students and
communities we serve.OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND
INCLUSIONWith a staff that cares deeply about social justice and
racial justice, we believe that diverse perspectives and
backgrounds create a rich work environment and enhance our ability
to pursue our mission. We are committed to building an organization
with raised consciousness in order to impact how we work with
students, as well as how we work together as a team. We hope you
will join us as we continue to build a justice-centered
organization that fosters a work environment where people from all
backgrounds are welcomed and valued.TO APPLYClick "Apply to this
Position" below to submit a resume and targeted cover letter,
addressed to Sheakira Perry-West- Senior Program Manager that
answers the question, "Why are you interested in the Program
Associate role at Summer Search?"SUMMER SEARCH IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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Keywords: Association of Black Foundation Executives, New York , Program Associate, Other , New York, New York
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