Summer Mentor

Job Title: Summer Mentor

June 29, 2026 - August 28, 2026

About us:

Founded in 1920, Friendly House’s mission is to provide for the “Educational, social and family betterment of the residents of the City of Worcester.

Friendly House originally opened as a small three-room settlement house with a focus on providing support to recent immigrants. Friendly House today has eight locations across Worcester and provides services across four program areas – Youth Development, Housing/Shelter, Food Security, and Social Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Overview:

The Summer Mentor provides leadership, develops, and implements a safe and age appropriate after

school program for school age youth under close supervision of the Afterschool Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Monitor kids' attendance and academic progress.
• Assist fellow team members in establishing a secure, efficient, and productive program for both staff and kids.
• Generate incident reports when needed.
• Develop and lead high-caliber academic and enrichment clubs.
• Motivate kids to establish and accomplish academic and personal goals.
• Engage with families, colleagues, and Friendly House staff to foster development and maintain consistently high standards for kids.
• Offer opportunities for kids to strengthen the correlation between academic achievements, college, and career paths.
• Establish and reinforce a culture of success.
• Cultivate and utilize relationships with kids, families, volunteers, peers, and the community.
• Manage the logistical aspects of program-related events.
• Support the achievement of kids in inclusive programming.

Rate: $17.00 per hour

Requirements:

• At least 18 years old.
• At least one year of experience working in school age programs or comparable experience.
• This position requires up to date physical and immunization records.
• CPR Certification, preferred.
• First Aid Certification, preferred.