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

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.