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Student Program Leaders (Summer Employment) - 9 openings
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Student Program Leaders (Summer Employment) - 9 openingsJob Description
Are you looking for a unique summer opportunity to serve others, make life-long connections, and experience the South Bend community in a way you never have? Join the Alumni Association as a Student Program Leader at Family Volunteer Camp!
This is a program where alumni and their children from around the world return to campus for a week-long program focused on community service. Some of our partners include the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, Hope Ministries, the YWCA, Habitat for Humanity and Unity Gardens. Additionally, families participate in community-building activities, prayer, and learning while enjoying the unique amenities of campus. There are nine positions available.
Student Program Leaders will serve as the primary group leaders at the service project sites. In this role they will form working relationships with several nonprofit agencies and they will help manage the daily projects at the work sites by ensuring volunteers are engaged in meaningful work, confirming projects are completed according to the agencies’ specifications, and assisting participants in learning the agencies’ missions and the communities in which they serve.
Student Program Leaders will also serve as ambassadors of the University on behalf of the Alumni Association. They will attend group activities and will be expected to engage alumni and their children in meaningful conversation. They will also provide logistical and administrative support for preparing and leading each camp.
This position is perfect for current college students or recent graduates who:
- Are passionate about service and working within diverse communities.
- Enjoy working with young people.
- Want to make connections with Notre Dame alumni.
- Thrive in leadership positions.
All meals are provided during working hours, and housing is provided for non-local candidates.
This commitment starts on campus on July 6, 2025, and ends on July 24, 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in Camp activities Sunday through Thursday
- Lead families in daily worksite activities
- Attend evening social activities
- Other duties as assigned
Please read the information regarding schedules and time commitments carefully in the “Schedule” section below.
Minimum Qualifications
- In good standing with University (not on academic or behavioral probation)
- Previous service experience in high school or college
- Familiarity with Notre Dame’s campus and culture
- Comfortable in diverse environments
- Punctual & organized
- Good problem-solving skills
- Comfortable taking initiative
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) & interest in meeting new people
- Must be able to commit to the full schedule as described
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to lift up 40 pounds
- Must be legally authorized to work to work in the United States
- To be considered for this role, you must include the information requested in the “Special Instructions to Applicants” in your cover letter
Preferred Qualifications
Though not required, having one or more of these qualifications may enhance potential to be viewed as a top applicant:
- Previous experience working with youth
- Previous experience coordinating service projects
- Strong leadership skills
- Comfortable making conversation and sharing reflections in a group setting
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record; comfortable driving passengers
Special Instructions to Applicants
As part of your application, please incorporate your answers to the following questions in your cover letter:
- Are you a current University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College, or Holy Cross College student?
- Please describe your previous volunteer experience and discuss what you’ve learned that would enable you to succeed in this role.
- Give an example of a time when you took initiative, that is, when you saw what needed to be done and did it without being told to do so.
- Reflect on a time when you were able to connect and communicate with someone who was very different from you.
Department
Alumni Association (20000)Department Website
https://my.nd.edu/page/family-volunteer-campFamily / Sub-Family
No Eprism / Intl _No EprismCareer Stream/Level
TemporaryDepartment Hiring Pay Range
$15.00 an hourPay ID
Bi-WeeklyFLSA Status
T1 - Non-exempt Temp/On-call HourlyJob Category
TemporaryJob Type
TemporarySchedule: Days of Week & Hours
Location: Report to Alumni Association housed in the Eck Visitors Center.
Schedule: Three weeks total
Dates
Three weeks of Camp: July 6 – 10, July 13 – 17, and July 20 – 24 (Sunday afternoon – Thursday evening each week)
Hours
Must be available for morning, afternoon, and evening hours.
Approx. 40 hours per week.
Compensation: $15.00/hour plus all meals during working hours.
Housing also provided for non-local candidates.
Job Closing Date: 03/28/2025
Schedule: Hours/Week
40Schedule: # of months
1Job Posting Date (Campus)
02/10/2025Job Posting Date (Public)
02/10/2025Job Closing Date
03/28/2025Posting Type
Open To All ApplicantsPosting Number
S251789Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/37108*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademicJobs.*
