Montpelier High School is seeking a co-advisor for our school’s Racial Justice Alliance student group. Our school community is committed to promoting anti-racist actions, dispositions and community dialogue addressing anti-racism and equity.Characteristics for the RJA co-advisor include:-- Maintains and promotes anti-racist values, dispositions and actions-- Past experience with anti-racist, equity and racial/social justice issues-- Connections to racial and social justice activists throughout the state-- Prioritizes and advocates for student voice and leadership-- Is able to hold space and facilitate student voice and planning activities with young adults-- Eager and willing to add their knowledge, life experiences and skills to our community-- Ability to effectively and flexibly communicate with students, MHS staff and community partnersThe core responsibilities of the co-advisors are to:-- Support student leadership with strategy and analysis for anti-racist and racial/social justice activism-- Support students’ understanding, skills, and engagement in systems change endeavors related to anti-racism and equity-- Attend and support the facilitation of meetings related to organizing, advocacy, and responding to emerging needs in the school community-- Works in conjunction with MRPS administrators and teachers to collaboratively work towards increasing student voice and engagement in anti-racism and equity actions. Time Commitment:-- Commit to co-facilitating a weekly RJA student session on Fridays from 1:00-1:45 at MHS-- Commit to related communications, planning and actions between meetingsPeople of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Compensation - $1100-$1435/year based on Montpelier-Roxbury Negotiated AgreementInterested individuals should send a letter of interest and a resume with related experience to:1, Matt McLane, MHS Director of Flexible Pathways - matt@mpsvt.org2. Colleen “Flan” Flanagan, MHS Fine Arts Faculty and RJA Co-advisor - colleenflanagan@mpsvt.org 3. Jessica Murray, Director of Social Emotional Learning & Wellness - jessicamurray@mpsvt.org