Current Openings

Thank you for your interest in Future 5! See below for our current, open positions.

Future 5 is an equal opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Future 5 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, political orientation, genetic information, sexual orientation, age or disability.

Academic Coordinator (Student Support Specialist)

Summary of Position:

If you have an interest in enriching the lives of High School students, this opportunity is for you.

Our Student Support Specialists are able to accomplish this by building relationships with each student member.  Through caring and intentional interactions, Student Support Specialists develop an understanding of members’ interests, goals, and challenges, enabling our community to feel like a second home.

Responsibilities:

Student Support

    • Lead programming and activities with true excitement and passion, exemplifying the motto: Lead with Excellence!
    • Organize and execute enrichment activities for high school students to build community connections.
    • Assist in connecting student members to additional activities, resources and organizations in the community which may support their interests, academic and personal development.
    • Advise and support at-risk students one-on-one by phone, email, texting platform, and meetings.
    • Assist with transportation of students to off-site upskilling, career prep and college prep events.
    • Work as part of a team to collaboratively address the diverse needs of under-resourced students, particularly the needs of young men.
    • Track individual student interaction and data for grants and reporting purposes.

Academic Coordination

    • Organize and execute academic workshops and programs for high school students.
    • Coordinate large scale programs such as SAT Prep, Math Bootcamp, Homework Help, and Academic Check-ins.
    • Manage a team of tutors of varying backgrounds, including volunteers, paid tutors, and work-study tutors.
    • Monitor students’ academic progress using the PowerSchools platform to help identify areas of need and match students to appropriate tutors.
    • Manage relationships with community partner organizations (i.e. UpChieve, Stamford Public Schools, etc.).

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree plus at least two years relevant work experience
  • An original thinker who knows how to build relationships
  • Energy and optimism and a commitment to Future 5’s mission and helping others
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Familiar with Microsoft Suite (i.e. Teams, Bookings, Excel, Word, etc.)
  • Valid Driver’s license

Benefits:

  • Competitive healthcare benefits – medical, dental, and vision
  • 2 weeks of paid time off, additional guaranteed 2 weeks every summer and 2 weeks in winter (6 weeks total)
  • Ample opportunities to grow within our organization
  • Being an integral part of student’s lives and the Stamford Community

Commitment/Compensation: Full Time Position. Salary commensurate with experience

To apply for this position: Please submit your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. Indicate “Student Support Specialist” in subject.

Future 5 is an equal opportunity employer. Future 5 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, political orientation, genetic information, sexual orientation, age or disability.

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