Employment Dates: June 22, 2026 – August 20, 2026 (Summer-only position)
Location: 519 8th Avenue, 24th Floor New York, NY 10018
Salary: $20/Hour | 32-35 Hours Weekly
Reports to: Educational Program Associate / Senior Program Manager
About the Fiver Children’s Foundation
Fiver is not a typical after school program or summer camp. We take a slow and steady approach to building relationships and developing social, emotional and life skills that lead to positive decision-making and outcomes for youth. We are committed to ensuring that all Fiver spaces, communications and interactions are: Inclusive, Warm, Youth-Centered, Honest, and Intentional. Through our one-of-a-kind ten-year commitment, Fiver provides experiences that challenge and builds relationships that nurture so that youth from marginalized communities in New York can create their own positive futures.
Position Summary
The Part-Time Post-Secondary Pathways Program Associate will support the Program Team in delivering post-secondary readiness programming and individualized student support. This role includes assisting with tracking student goals, supporting workshops, and providing one-on-one guidance to participants exploring their next steps after high school. In addition, this role will also support the Summer Job Training Program by serving as a cohort leader and facilitating select job training sessions, contributing to overall program delivery. This position follows a Monday through Thursday schedule, offering a consistent extended weekend throughout the duration of employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a cohort leader within the Job Training Program, facilitating select workshops using Fiver’s established curriculum
- Support one-on-one check-ins with participants to discuss post-secondary plans and next steps
- Assist in maintaining and updating student trackers for grades 9–12
- Document and track students’ academic, personal, and career goals
- Support planning and facilitation of college access and career readiness workshops
- Organize workshop materials, presentations, and resources
- Conduct light research on colleges, scholarships, and career pathways
- Maintain organized digital records and program documentation
- Provide administrative support including scheduling and communications
- Assist during workshops, events, and partner engagements
- Build supportive and professional relationships with participants
- Collaborate with the Program Team to ensure strong program implementation across both job training and post-secondary programming
Qualifications
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
- Interest in college access, post-secondary pathways, or youth development
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Experience with Excel, Google Sheets, or similar tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable engaging with youth and families
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities across program areas
- Reliable, professional, and collaborative
Additional Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Subject to background check
- Required to complete Mandated Reporter Training
Estimated Hiring Timeline
- April 24 – May 1 : Resume & Cover Letter Review
- May 4 – 15 : Introductory calls with candidates
- May 18 – 27: In-person interviews
- June 1 – June 12: Reference checks, position offer, and background check
- June 22: Start Date
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to careers@fiver.org
The Fiver Children’s Foundation believes that historically marginalized communities must be centered in the work that we do, and are actively taking steps to make sure our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other marginalized groups.
For more information about Fiver’s commitment to DEIB, please visit: https://www.fiver.org/dei
