Seasonal Program Manager
Company: AFS-USA Intercultural Programs
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
AFS-USA is part of a worldwide network of AFS partner
organizations that work together to advance global education and
foster meaningful connections across cultures. As the network's
largest partner, AFS-USA works to increase the global competency of
U.S. citizens by providing a variety of international and
intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families,
schools, and communities. We are proud of our Staff from our
national office in New York City as well as home offices across the
county, who collaborate with our more than 2,000 AFS-USA Volunteers
to deliver high quality programs and global education resources.
These include immersion-based study abroad experiences in over 40
countries worldwide; opportunities to host foreign AFS exchange
students; and global learning workshops and curricula for
educators, schools and businesses. OVERVIEW: The AFS Global STEM
Changemaker Academies program in Houston, Texas is sponsored by bp
and brings diverse young people between the ages of 15 to 17.5 from
around the world to the University of Houston campus. For nearly 4
weeks, participants will engage in STEM thematic study,
sustainability-focused activities, and intercultural learning.
Participants for the 2024 Houston Academy are expected from
Azerbaijan, Brazil, China, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan,
Malaysia, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Kingdom
for a total group size of approximately 30 students. The -Program
Manager (PM) -lives in the dorm and interacts with the participants
from -June 29 to July 28, 2024. Due to its live-in nature, the PM
position requires a willingness to be called into service -at any
time -(24/7) to meet staff and participants' needs. The PM will
undergo on-site training before the students arrive on July 2. In
addition to participating in communications from AFS-USA and/or the
Academy Director, the PM is also expected to come prepared for the
program by thoroughly reviewing a Staff Handbook prior to training.
EXPECTATIONS: The -Program Manager (PM) -is expected to:
- Demonstrate leadership for the Program's Participants and your
fellow Program Counselors, in support of the on-site Director.
- Serve as a role model and abide by all University of Houston
and AFS program policies, including COVID-19 protocols. -
- Adopt the goals of maintaining a safe, secure, and comfortable
living/learning environment for all participants and staff. - As a
role model and a program facilitator, the PM is further fulfilling
the mission for education and service. Under -no circumstances -is
the PM to bring alcohol on the campus or into the dorm. PMs -are
not permitted -to smoke during the program period (no vapes,
electronic cigarettes, pens, etc.). - The PM schedule rotates
hours, responsibilities, and is a busy, high-energy position that
is highly rewarding. RESPONSIBILITIES: The -Program Manager (PM)
-represents AFS during the program, and is responsible for:
- Participant Support Management -- when necessary, the PM will
work closely with the On-Site Director to address and document
participant behavior that requires support and guidance. - All
participant support challenges will be jointly managed with the
On-Site Director and AFS-USA Support Department. -
- Participant Medical Issues/Concerns -- the PM will assist the
On-Site Director, if needed, with doctor's visits and documentation
of student illness with the AFS Medical plan.
- Providing expertise based on previous years' program experience
with intercultural adjustment & reflections.
- Checking in with Program Counselors regarding the overnight
safety of participants.
- Leading staff on afternoon and evening enrichment
activities.
- Recommending ideas for supporting participant adjustment and
improvement when needed.
- Facilitating intercultural conflict resolution, and providing
opportunities for students to reflect, share and build
friendships.
- Completing the University of Houston's Child Protection
Training Course QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
- AFS, Resident Assistant (RA), or Camp Counselor - experience
and training preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills - with ability to relate well to
both youth and to other staff.
- Ability to lead group activities, as well as organize and
manage groups of 15+ high school students.
- Open-minded and non-judgmental about different cultures;
experience dealing with intercultural adjustment.
- Able to maintain high energy, to be creative and have the
capacity to promote ideas for activities.
- Team player - willing to be a part of the staff team; flexible
to the needs of the program and the students.
- Experience with teens (e.g., camp counselor, teaching,
coaching, volunteer work, etc.)
- First Aid and/or CPR certification preferred, but not
required.
- All staff must be -at least 18 years of age WORK CONDITIONS:
The PM's Room and Board is provided by the program. When scheduled
for off-campus excursions, the PMs admission and transportation
fees will also be covered by the program. TRANSPORTATION: In the
event that the PM operates a motor vehicle supplied by the program,
the PM must -(1) -be at least 21 years of age and -(2) -hold a
valid driver's license -and -auto insurance. If any of those
requirements are not applicable, the PM will not be asked nor
allowed to operate a motor vehicle. In the vehicle, the PM will:
- Ensure proper use of all safety equipment and seat belts.
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- Drive in a safe manner, with no distractions. -
- No use of cell phones for texting, internet, or anything other
than emergency usage while driving. COMPENSATION: The -Program
Manager (PM) -receives a pay of -$16.00/hour -and will work -at
least 35 hours -each week (overtime while on-site is expected). PM
will receive -overtime pay -for hours worked over 40 each week -at
a rate of time-and-a-half the $16.00/hour pay. AFS-USA will provide
domestic air transportation to and from the program site. All these
elements add to the total compensation package. COMMITMENT TO
DIVERSITY: AFS-USA is committed to maintaining a culture of
diversity, inclusion, and equity. - We welcome employees from all
backgrounds to ensure that we have the best, most creative and
diverse talent on our team. NON-DISCRIMINATION: AFS-USA is
committed to a work environment in which all individuals are
treated with respect and dignity. AFS-USA prohibits all forms of
unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including
behavior which targets an individual or group based on perceived or
actual characteristics, such as but not limited to: race, color,
religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related
medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, military
service, veteran status, marital status, partnership status, sexual
orientation, familial status, gender identity, gender expression,
transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status,
alienage, citizenship status, caregiver status, status as a victim
of domestic violence, sex offense or stalking, unemployment status,
status as a certified medical marijuana patient or any other
legally protected classification.
Keywords: AFS-USA Intercultural Programs, Houston , Seasonal Program Manager, Executive , Houston, Texas
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