BB 7th-8th Grade Asst. Conference Coord

POSITION TITLE:

Bridge Builders 7th - 8th Grade Assistant Conference Coordinator

REPORTS TO:

Bridge Builders 7th
-8th Conference Coordinator

PAY RATE: $115 daily per conference day and $100 daily per conference training day

* Summer conference youth staff are exempt from overtime pay

according to the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as Amended WH Publication 1318, revised March 2004.

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for the supervision of conference participants, the delivery of curriculum by facilitators during training, and all conference sessions. This position also assists with the setup and breakdown of all conference activities throughout the following at the University of Memphis and the Jim Boyd BRIDGES Center:

• 7th - 8th grade four (4) one (1) week sessions (see dates/time frames below)

BRIDGES strives for a diverse and inclusive service location. We encourage qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans.

BRIDGE BUILDERS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE OVERVIEW: BRIDGES unites and inspires diverse young people to become confident and courageous leaders committed to community transformation. As part of the Bridge Builders program level, 600 students in grades 7-12 will connect with other youth from across the mid-south during week-long summer Leadership Conferences. The Bridge Builders program uses experiential learning and adventure-based education to provide a learning environment that is both transformational and empowering for youth.

MANDATORY ATTENDANCE

REQUIRED:

Stewards of Training:
Online Course

First Aid/CPR Training In person training ( unless already certified)

TRAINING AND PREPARATION FOR CONFERENCE:

May 26 - 28 9:00am - 3:00pm

June 1 - 5 9:00am - 5:00pm

June 8
-12 9:00am - 5:00pm

June 29 10:00am - 3:00pm

CONFERENCE SESSIONS AND HOURS*:

Sessions:
June 15 - 19;
June 22 - 26;
July 6 - 10, July 13 - 17

Times:
Monday: 6:30am - 5:00pm

Tuesday-Thursday: 7:00am - 5:00 pm

Friday: 7:00am - 3:00pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training & Management

Lead the activities and support team with daily activities

Assist with the setup and breakdown of activities each day

Must be able to handle conflicts with students and staff members in a positive manner

Assist with organizing the induction ceremony, including slideshows

Ensure all conference materials are accounted for and ready accounted for ready for the conference

Co-Lead morning staff meetings

Evaluation Support & Supervision

Lead the activities and support team member development and cohesion

Support facilitator development and cohesion

Must be present in the conference facility at all times while on duty

Assist with ensuring all conference evaluations are completed

Be a Positive Role Model for the student participants at the Leadership Conferences

Maintain professional boundaries with staff and conference participants. These boundaries are covered in but not limited to the attached Staff/Student Protocol and the Sexual Harassment Handout. Violation of boundaries with either participants or staff will result in immediate discipline up to and including dismissal.

Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times

Other reasonable duties as assigned by other senior staff

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/STRENGTHS:

Must have completed at least one year at an accredited college/university, have received a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience working with adolescent youth, preferred. Experience in the field of experiential/ adventure-based education is a plus.

Embraces the BRIDGES values; seeks to serve wherever needed to support the Bridge Builders® program and youth participants.

Strong time management skills and ability to maintain required program documentation and record-keeping.

Reliable transportation (public or private) is required for arriving at the service location as scheduled.

Possess a genuine interest, knowledge, and passion for the BRIDGES and Bridge Builders® mission and Bridge Builders® program components, including community building,…