See below for information about Team Advisors being hired for summer sessions of the National Student Leadership Conference on Environmental Science & Sustainability. Info about these positions is also posted on Handshake. Thanks! -Anna
THE NSLC ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & SUSTAINABILITY IS LOOKING FOR TEAM ADVISORS FOR SUMMER 2018.
National Student Leadership Conference on Environmental Science & Sustainability
Since 1989, thousands of outstanding high school students have attended the NSLC to explore today’s most exciting careers, develop essential leadership skills, and experience life on a college campus. The NSLC on Environmental Science & Sustainability is a 9-day conference providing talented high school students from around the world with hands on environmental science and sustainability experience, opportunities to meet working professionals, and visits to environmental science and sustainability related facilities. Under the guidance of their Team Advisors, these students will explore various fields in environmental science and sustainability, discuss ethical issues impacting the field, and participate in a variety of environmental science and sustainability lab experiences and projects.
The Role of the Team Advisor
Team Advisors (TAs) act as facilitators, presenters, simulation monitors, and resident advisors. The job of a TA encompasses the role of a chaperone, teacher, mentor, and policy enforcer. As a TA, you will facilitate and supervise a group of 12-16 students. Many TAs will also lead activities, simulations, and lectures attended by all students. Working with your TA group is an amazing experience as you watch your students make friends for life and experience the world of environmental science and sustainability in a personal way. This is a unique opportunity to serve as a mentor and role model for talented young students and share your passion for and knowledge of topics within the fields associated with environmental science and sustainability. Team Advisors arrive on-site 3-4 days before students arrive in order to participate in orientation and training and stay for two 9-day sessions.
Requirements for Employment
Team Advisors must be current college students or recent college graduates with a background and interest in some discipline within environmental science and sustainability. The core focus of NSLC is on leadership. Candidates should have leadership experience. The NSLC is looking for TAs with backgrounds in a variety of fields including environmental science, sustainability, planning, engineering/design, economics and policy, etc. Training days prior to the start of session are mandatory. When applying, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your application.
Dates & Compensation
Team Advisors will be paid $765 at the end of each session. The NSLC pays for room & board, as well as transportation to and from the conference. In 2018, the NSLC on Environmental Science & Sustainability will be held on the campus of Yale University located in New Haven, Connecticut, and on the campus of The University of Washington located in Seattle, Washington.
New Haven, CT
Yale University
June 14 – June 22
June 25 – July 3
Seattle, WA
University of Washington
July 17 – July 25
July 29 – August 6
To apply, visit www.nslcleaders.org/jobs. Applications are now being accepted.