High School Corporate Work Study Program Assistant

COMPANY: Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School

LOCATION: Takoma Park, MD

DESCRIPTION

Desire to work at one of the most dynamic schools in the country while living in Washington, DC? The Program Assistant will serve with the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) at Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School as part of Franciscan Mission Service’s DC Service Corps Program. Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School empowers under-resourced high school students to succeed in the professional workplace while preparing for college with Christian values essential for successful and fulfilling lives.

Position Responsibilities:

Collaborating with staff to support the CWSP’s goals and strategies
Engaging with students during morning check-ins at metro station
Facilitating transportation arrangements for students to/from their work placements
Maintaining proper personnel files for students and CWSP employment partners
Assisting with CWSP events, activities, and outreach
Participating in staff meetings and trainings

Preferred Qualifications:

Passion for working with high school students from culturally and racially diverse backgrounds
Interest in helping students navigate and learn from new, professional experiences across a variety of government, nonprofit, and business sectors.
Ability to model professionalism in speech, dress, and attitude
Ability to pass a background check
Proficiency in Salesforce preferred, but not required
Spanish or French language skills helpful, but not required
– Education or counseling background helpful, but not required

As part of the year-long DC Service Corps Program, the Program Assistant lives in an intentional community with other year-long DC Service Corps members and participates in programming activities, such as weekly direct service, evening prayer, and shared meals.

Program Benefits:

Experience working with a mission-based organization
Friendships through life in intentional community
Professional development and spiritual formation
Monthly stipend, health insurance, and a fully-furnished bedroom.
Ten vacation days in addition to holidays
Three annual retreats and opportunities for spiritual direction
Cultural enrichment, social engagement, and top-notch networking opportunities that come with living in Washington, DC
Professional mentorship, peer support, and leadership development within a collaborative and close-knit team of young professionals

ABOUT PARISH/ SCHOOL/ ORGANIZATION

Franciscan Mission Service prepares and supports lay Catholics for two-year international, one-year domestic and 1-2 week short-term mission service opportunities in solidarity with impoverished and marginalized communities across the globe.

For over 30 years, we have prepared lay men and women to serve for two to six years in various Franciscan placements around the world. Upon returning to the U.S., missioners continue to live out their calling in lifelong mission to transform North American people and society.

Because of our commitment to service opportunities in the Franciscan spirit and transforming North America, we have additional programs to invite more lay people into the mission journey. Our year-long programs in Washington, D.C. help young adults become nonprofit leaders. Our Short-Term Mission and Global Awareness Trips help students, parishioners, Secular Franciscans, and others learn about poverty and deepen their own commitment to service. Our social media ministry connects English-speakers around the world with Franciscan mission reflections and resources.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, email info@franciscanmissionservice.org and attach your resume and cover letter, or go to www.franciscanmissionservice.org/programs/dc-service-corps