Racial Justice Alliance Club Co-Advisor

Montpelier High School is seeking a co-advisor for our school's Racial Justice Alliance student group. Our school community is committed to promoting anti-racist actions, dispositions and community dialogue addressing anti-racism and equity. Characteristics for the RJA co-advisor include: -- Maintains and promotes anti-racist values, dispositions and actions -- Past experience with anti-racist, equity and racial/social justice issues -- Connections to racial and social justice activists throughout the state -- Prioritizes and advocates for student voice and leadership -- Is able to hold space and facilitate student voice and planning activities with young adults -- Eager and willing to add their knowledge, life experiences and skills to our community -- Ability to effectively and flexibly communicate with students, MHS staff and community partners The core responsibilities of the co-advisors are to: -- Support student leadership with strategy and analysis for anti-racist and racial/social justice activism -- Support students' understanding, skills, and engagement in systems change endeavors related to anti-racism and equity -- Attend and support the facilitation of meetings related to organizing, advocacy, and responding to emerging needs in the school community -- Works in conjunction with MRPS administrators and teachers to collaboratively work towards increasing student voice and engagement in anti-racism and equity actions. Time Commitment: -- Commit to co-facilitating a weekly RJA student session on Fridays from 1:00-1:45 at MHS -- Commit to related communications, planning and actions between meetings People of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Compensation - $1100-$1435/year based on Montpelier-Roxbury Negotiated Agreement Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and a resume with related experience to: 1, Matt McLane, MHS Director of Flexible Pathways - View email address on click.appcast.io