<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Program Overview:</p> <p>The Strong Women, Strong Girls (SWSG) mentorship program is a community-based initiative run through Girls Inc. and facilitated in partnership with Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and Colgrove Park Elementary School in North Adams. This program empowers young girls to recognize their strengths, build confidence, and foster leadership skills through mentorship and positive role modeling.</p> <p>Each semester, MCLA student mentors are paired with elementary school girls in grades 3 - 5 to engage in weekly sessions focused on self-esteem, teamwork, goal setting, and leadership. Together, mentors and mentees create a supportive space where girls can explore their potential and grow into strong, confident individuals.</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>SWSG Mentors serve as role models, leaders, and supporters to a small group of elementary school girls. Mentors facilitate structured weekly sessions centered around themes of empowerment, resilience, and community engagement, while fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment that encourages growth and self-expression.</p> <p>This is an ideal opportunity for students passionate about education, youth development, gender equity, and community involvement.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Attend all scheduled weekly mentorship sessions at Colgrove Elementary School (Tuesdays, 3:15pm - 5:15pm) including additional time for training, preparation, and reflection as scheduled. </li><li>Facilitate small group activities, discussions, and reflection exercises based on the Girls Inc./SWSG curriculum. </li><li>Model strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. </li><li>Build positive, trusting relationships with mentees and fellow mentors. </li><li>Participate in mentor orientation, training sessions, and reflection meetings hosted by MCLA's Volunteer Center. </li><li>Support program evaluation efforts through attendance tracking and reflection forms. </li><li>Adhere to all CORI/SORI and fingerprinting requirements prior to program start. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Current MCLA student in good academic and disciplinary standing. </li><li>Female-identifying students or those comfortable in a female-empowered space are encouraged to apply. </li><li>Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills. </li><li>Reliable, responsible, and committed to consistent attendance. </li><li>Passionate about youth development, mentoring, and empowerment. </li><li>Time Commitment. </li></ul> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Meaningful community engagement experience. </li><li>Development of leadership, facilitation, and mentoring skills. </li><li>Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young girls in the North Adams community. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>This position is only open to current MCLA students.</p> <p>Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director Human Resources.</p> <p>Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.</p> <p>Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.</p> <p>Lucas Morrill</p> <p>Interim Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer</p> <p>375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247</p> <p>Telephone: (413)-662-5103</p> <p>Titleix@mcla.edu</p> <p>U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights</p> <p>33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424</p> <p>Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172</p> <p>OCR.Boston@ed.gov</p> <p>Applicants should electronically submit an application by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.</p> <p>For additional information or questions on this position, please contact the hiring manager, April Wright, at april.wright@mcla.edu.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Interested students should complete the SWSG Mentor Application and submit CORI/SORI background checks and fingerprinting clearance prior to participation. Interviews will be conducted virtually over winter break via Microsoft Teams and offer letters will be sent prior to students' return to campus for the spring semester.</p>