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ummer Search Boston currently has positions open for:

Program Associate (full-time)

Program Associate

The Program Associate works closely with students in an intensive mentoring capacity, assumes responsibility for significant program elements, and manages a variety of general administrative duties.

Essential Functions

• Talking with and mentoring students on a weekly basis to build supportive, caring, and authentic, relationships.
• Outreach to teachers, counselors, and other referral partners.
• Liase with summer partners and place students on experiential education programs.
• Assist with data collection and documentation for an evaluation and outcomes measurement.
• Assist with event coordination.
• Assist with general administrative duties including answering phones, processing mail, routing information, and filing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least two years of work experience after college strongly preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Self-starter who is comfortable in a close-knit team-oriented setting
• Flexibility and eagerness to learn and work on different tasks as needed
• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with database operations
• Bi-lingual English-Spanish a plus

Benefits

Summer Search is committed to creating an environment that is supportive of learning, growth and staff development. Our intense investment in staff includes:  

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Blue Cross Health Plan
• 401 (K) Plan and employer matching program after 1 year of employment
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Transportation subsidy

How to Apply

To apply to Summer Search, please attach a cover letter with your resume that answers the question, “Why are you applying to Summer Search?” To help you answer that question, please speak to the following: your track record of performance, your desire to learn, and your ability to overcome challenges. Whenever possible, your cover letter should focus on details that are not in your resume, so that we have a more complete picture of who you are. Send your application to Wendy Epstein, Executive Director at wepstein@summersearch.org.