**Note on Location: California, Washington, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, North Carolina, or Colorado (see “Location” section below).
While young people from low-income communities – who are disproportionately young people of color – face systemic inequities in school, in the workforce, and in life, they possess unique strengths, resilience and tremendous potential. When provided with support and resources, these young people fulfill their potential and achieve success in school, work and life.
Through a combination of mentoring and transformative experiences, Summer Search supports young people to successfully transition from adolescence into adulthood. We aim to unleash the potential of our young people while also building a toolkit for navigating and challenging systemic barriers to higher education and career opportunities.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This summer, Summer Search plans to send an estimated 600 high school students from across 5 regions on programs that range from wilderness experiences to college campus academic programs. Summer Search is seeking a Project Manager to lead the preparation, organization, training, and management of the delivery of our On-Call Support System to provide 24hr on-call support to high school program staff, students, families and summer program partners throughout the student travel season. As part of the National Program Team, the Project Manager will contribute to an essential component of our Summer Experience programming and the overall National Program Team support for our local site operations. The Project Manager will join a growing team committed to continuous learning, wellbeing, and social and racial justice.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Project Management and Communication
Hiring, Training and Supervising
Operations and Resource Maintenance
Serve as Summer on-call Specialist (mid-June through August)
WHO YOU ARE
Strong candidates will bring:
Additionally, all Summer Search staff bring a commitment to our mission of unleashing students’ potential through mentoring and transformative experiences, as well as the ability to thrive in an environment that values excellence, gratitude, well-being, diversity, authenticity, and collaboration.
LOCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Location is flexible with the option of working remotely, out of our National office in Oakland or regional offices in New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, or Seattle, or a combination of the two once offices are reopened. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this position will be performed fully remotely until further notice, with potential for limited working days in the office if desired. This hire must reside in one of their following states by their first day of employment: California, Washington, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, North Carolina, or Colorado.
Summer Search requires all its staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees who are unable to be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious objection may be able to qualify for an exemption, consistent with state and federal law.
**Note on Location: California, Washington, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, North Carolina, or Colorado (see “Location” section below).
While young people from low-income communities – who are disproportionately young people of…
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
With a staff that cares deeply about social justice and equity, we believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a rich work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission. We are committed to building an organization with raised consciousness in order to impact how we work with students, as well as how we work together as a team. We hope you will join us as we continue to build a diverse organization that fosters a work environment where people from all backgrounds are welcomed and valued.
Click here to submit resume and targeted cover letter that answers the question, "Why are you interested in working at Summer Search?" Please address your cover letter to Lindsey Roark Yee, Senior Director of Program Quality.
SUMMER SEARCH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Click here to submit resume and targeted cover letter that answers the question, "Why are you interested in working at Summer Search?" Please address your cover letter to Lindsey…