Work as an Project Leader with the Academy of Civic Life!
Empower high schoolers from disenfranchised backgrounds?
Teach students about activism and organizing.
Become part of a movement enacting positive change in local communities.
Inspire students as they work for a better future.
Mentor students as they apply to colleges.
Do you want to gain hands-on leadership experience?
Apply to become a Student Project Leader!
Project Leader position details
The Academy of Civic Life is searching for reliable and inspiring undergraduate leaders to join the team during the Fall 2022–Spring 2023 school year. In this position, you will be taking on a mentorship role, guiding high school students from financially disadvantaged households as they work on a civic engagement project and apply to colleges and universities. You will be teaching the Academy students to become community leaders, connect with local community organizations, and present their projects effectively in front of an audience. Share your passion for and dedication to working to make our community a better, more equitable place.
The Project Leaders will lead both virtual and in-person meetings with the high school students during weekends during the 2022/2023 academic year. During the Fall semester, the meetings will happen twice per month via Zoom. During the Spring semester, the meetings will happen once per month, primarily in-person.
During these meetings, the Project Leaders will help the high school students to establish timelines, distribute tasks, and prepare their final presentations. They will also lead workshops to help the high schoolers develop skills necessary for their projects. Project Leaders will be integral components of the Academy of Civic Life team, and therefore the Project Leaders will need to be independent, reliable, and excited about working with the high school students.