Youth Fellowship Mentor

Youth Mentor Fellowship

Employment Type: Independent Contractor, temporary

Employment Classification: Exempt

Apply by: Open Until Filled

Start Date: May 5, 2025 (flexible)

• May 5 - 16: 15 hours per week

• May 19 - May 23: 25 hours

• May 27 - May 30: 40 hours

• June 2 - June 27: 40 Hours per week

• July 7 - August 1: 40 Hours per week

• August 4 - 5: 10 Hours (optional)

Reports to: Education Manager

Salary: $15.75/hour

Trees Atlanta is a nonprofit community group that protects and improves Atlanta’s urban forest by planting, conserving, and educating. Since its beginnings, Trees Atlanta’s goals have been to plant new trees, conserve existing trees, replace trees lost to development and hazards, and educate the public on the many benefits of trees. Trees Atlanta has become one of the most widely-known and respected non-profits locally, as well as nationally, for their work as stewards of our urban environment. To date, Trees Atlanta has planted and cared for over 170,000 trees in metro Atlanta.

Job Description

Trees Atlanta is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who is excited to join a hard-working, mission-driven team of environmental educators as the lead mentor and organizer for our Junior Intern Program (middle/high school camp volunteers) at our Environmental Education Summer Camp. This individual will play a key role in organizing and mentoring our rising 7th-12th grade camp volunteers as well as assisting the Camp Lead with camp logistics, materials/activity preparation, and various daily camp tasks. This position is ideal for autonomous and organized college students/recent graduates (or equivalent) who have had previous professional experience in youth/teen leadership in a camp or educational setting. The Youth Mentor Fellow wiIll:

• Assist Camp Lead in Junior Intern assignment/training process, and facilitate all Junior Intern-related communication/correspondence/logistics throughout Summer Camp.

• Create and conduct short (30min), daily learning sessions for Junior Intern volunteers, covering topics such as: Working with Youth, Problem Solving, Mentoring Youth, Safety, and Team-Work

• Conduct weekly Junior Intern feedback sessions while providing mentorship and support

• Provide support and mentorship to 3 adult Camp Assistants:

  • Conduct daily/weekly check-ins with 3 adult Camp Assistants throughout each session of summer camp and provide support and feedback as needed.

  • Periodically conduct camp group observations, with a focus on Camp Assistants and Junior Interns, to provide constructive feedback to groups regarding Junior Intern management.

  • Provide support and guidance to Camp Assistants with regards to Junior Intern related behavior management and conflict resolution.

• Work closely with the Camp Lead and assist with various camp tasks and responsibilities:

  • Prepare and organize daily camp materials for Camp Groups

  • Work with Camp Lead to tackle various camp-related tasks (communication, supplies ordering/gathering, tackling creative camp projects like camp/staff awards, etc.)

  • Be on-call as a backup camp substitute if needed (this may require a full day of biking)

Requirements:

• Have a High School diploma or equivalent

• Prior camp counselor / leadership experience required

• Ability to engage with and effectively manage groups of middle / high school student volunteers

• Ability to engage children in 1st -6th grade with environmental education. Professional experience is preferred.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suites.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Dependable and highly skilled with time and task management

• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively on a team

• Knowledge of environmental science, ecology, botany, outdoor education, or related fields preferred.

• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic.

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of being very active outdoors in various weather conditions with exposure to summer sun, heat, inclement weather, and natural wildlife habitats, including animals and/or insects for extended periods of time.

• Must be a confident and safe bike rider able to ride several miles each day of camp, as needed

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. repetitively.

To Apply

Please submit an employment application. Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume in order to complete and submit the application. In your cover letter, we request that you share a brief camp leadership and/or educational leadership experience that you had, either professionally or volunteer-based. You can also add your interest or experience working in environmental education, interest in working with underserved communities, etc. A cover letter helps provide more information on your experience that might not be reflected in a resume.

Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted to set-up a brief phone call to answer any questions regarding the position following completion of application (resume and cover letter.) Candidates will then be selected to move forward with an in-person interview. Final candidates will be asked to submit at least 3 references before a conditional offer will be extended.

Background Check Disclaimer:

• All final candidates will be required to pass both a criminal background check and drug screening; adverse results could impact hiring (Trees Atlanta is a participant in the Federal Drug-Free Workplace program).

• All new hires will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States of America. Trees Atlanta in compliance with regulation set by the Department of Homeland Security. Trees Atlanta is a registered E-Verify employer.

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