Season Dates: August 15, 2024 - June 15, 2025

Duties:

A Panther Mentor Program Advisor will facilitate and coordinate the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) throughout the school year. FCCLA is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education in schools through grade 12.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Assist chapter to utilize youth leadership models and applied learning projects which help youth to improve themselves, their school and community.
• Provide leadership in setting up and implementing programs that help improve leadership and academic skills.
• Familiarize and follow the guidelines and by-laws of the FCCLA organization.
• Schedule and help lead officer and chapter meetings each month.
• Develop an agenda with the local chapter President for meetings.
• Recruit and retain student members.
• Coordinate fundraising activities.
• Responsible for financial management. This includes submitting dues to national organization, collecting and depositing fundraising money, etc.
• Guide and assist student members in completing local, state, and national programs.
• Help officers and members develop a plan of work (monthly projects) for the year.
• Support local, region/area state and/or national officers. This may include attendance at camp in summer, fall and mid-winter region/area meetings/conferences, state meeting and national meeting.
• Attend and support student members at all region/area, state, and national meetings.
• Support and help students prepare and compete in competitive events (STAR Events and/or Skill events) at the local, region, state and/or national levels.
• Attend and support chapter activities outside of the regular monthly meetings.
• Promote the FCCLA organization.

Preferences: A BA/BS Degree and MN Teacher License with coaching certificate OR equivalent and previous experience working with high school age students. Previous experience as a advisor.

Qualifications: A strong background in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS). Strong work ethic and dedication to furthering the benefits of participation in co-curricular activities. Leadership skills including but not limited to organization, vision, motivation, and conflict resolution. Ability to work with students, parents, staff, and community.

Salary: Compensation in accordance with Schedule C

Application Process and Deadline: Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at . Applications will be reviewed as received and qualified candidates will be interviewed until the position is filled.

Questions: Will Wackman, Director of Athletics and Activities, wwackm@district16.org, 763-600-5150.

Equity is a priority for Spring Lake Park Schools and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. Spring Lake Park Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.