Program Specialist - Summer

Job Summary
The YWCA NCA is seeking energetic and highly engaged undergraduate and graduate students, or recent college graduates to serve as Summer Program Specialists for our EmpowerSTEAM Summer Academy. EmpowerSTEAM is a 5-week, interactive, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics summer program for girls ages 10-17. The Summer Program Specialist will provide supervision for program participants at all times (during class sessions, program activities, lunch breaks and field trips). Summer Program Specialist are expected to serve as leaders, mentors, caretakers and role models throughout the program, and are integral in creating a nurturing academic community that is responsive to the social and emotional needs of the program participants.

EmpowerSTEAM will be held in person at the Josephine Butler Parks Center from June 30 – August 1, 2025. Training for EmpowerSTEAM staff members will be held at the YWCA NCA Headquarters from June 23-27, 2024.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with YWCA NCA staff and educational partners to ensure the successful implementation of daily programming.
• Maintain highly visible and engaged presence during all classes and program activities; serve as an accessible resource for instructors and facilitators.
• Serve as role models and mentors; model constructive participation in daily activities and demonstrate maturity and constructive behaviors.
• Assist with preparing program supplies and materials.
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including attendance logs and incident reports.
• Help with planning and leading icebreakers and teambuilding exercises.
• Prepare and distribute incentives.
• Supervise program participants during field trips and college tours.
• Regularly communicate any challenges or concerns to EmpowerSTEAM leadership team.
• Understand, follow and enforce all safety guidelines and program policies.
• Attend mandatory training sessions.
• Ensure that program participants have a safe and rewarding experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate education/training in education, counseling, social work or STEAM disciplines preferred. Candidates must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies.
• Minimum one-year of experience working in a school, camp, mentoring program or related environment preferred.
• Must be available to attend mandatory training; and be available to work entire 5-week program.
• Must pass state and federal background checks.

Skills

• Demonstrate leadership, professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Consistently demonstrate prompt and dependable attendance according to work schedules.
• Possess excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle varied responsibilities in a time-sensitive environment.
• Must enjoy spending structured and unstructured time with pre-college youth (ages 10-17).
• Skilled in classroom management techniques for groups of 15-20 students.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Ability to manage confidential information with diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20009 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20