JOBS & INTERNSHIPS

Next STEP Restorative and Community Support

Full Time | Accepting Applications Until Position Filled

We are looking for a goal-oriented, passionate, and youth-centered individual for a direct service role that supports middle and high school-aged youth who attend Next STEP and Tree Street Youth. We need someone passionate about access and equity who values forming trust-based mentoring relationships with youth and wants to work collaboratively with the Next STEP and Tree Street Youth teams to provide social emotional and academic support to middle and high school students.

In addition to direct service work, we invite and work to empower all team members to explore leadership roles tied to program design. We are constantly engaging in a unique design process that seeks to transform the educational opportunities offered to students in Lewiston. We are intentionally working to do school differently.

Organization Overview

Tree Street Youth is a young non-profit organization located in the Downtown “Tree Street Neighborhoods” of Lewiston, Maine. Our vision is to cultivate leaders who fear less, love more, and dream big, boldly shaping the future and creating communities united across lines of difference. Our mission is to support the youth of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine through academics, the arts, and athletics. We provide Lewiston- Auburn youth with a safe place that encourages healthy physical, social, emotional, and academic development. 

At all times we strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for all youth while equipping them with the tools they will need to not only be successful now, but also in their futures. As an organization we encourage all youth no matter what grade they are in to explore all higher education options and future opportunities as they become lifelong learners, engaged citizens, and contributors to the world.

Program Overview

Next STEP (Support + Teamwork + Engagement = Success) began in 2017 with a unique design team of Lewiston Public School district leaders, Tree Street staff, community members, and youth who envisioned a new way of doing high school. After a year of research that included conversations with hundreds of LHS students, education and community leaders, and the discovery that nearly 1/3 of the students attending Lewiston High School were “off track” (behind by at least a year in credits), the design team set out to build a responsive school framework grounded in 3 primary findings: 

1. Students yearned desperately for real-life relevancy in what they were learning at school; 
2. Students wanted to explore the complexities of justice and engage in community building across lines of difference;
3. Students had significant social-emotional needs and needed unique, collaborative supports to ensure that they could remain focused and engaged in school. 

Building from these 3 findings, Next STEP’s pilot was born during the 2018-19 academic year with 20 students. All students opted in to participate in the program and help co-create the school framework with a new set of teachers and community partners. The program will expand to serve grades 7-12 in the upcoming school year.

Position Overview 

This position focuses on providing social, emotional, and academic support to middle and high school students.

Next STEP responsibilities:

• Support all Next STEP students to stay engaged in their academics and school programming
• Facilitate and support daily circle 
• Support the creation and implementation of restorative processes
• Support students in exploring aspirations, purpose-driven pathways, and future goals 
• Support with school-based projects or special events
• Provide 1-on-1 support to students as needed, including social emotional and academic support

Supervision

Next STEP Anchor, Oren Stevens

Schedule

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with the typical schedule being Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-3:30PM, although there is some flexibility and variability. May include occasional weekend hours. 

Start Date

Immediate

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to julia@treestreetyouth.org and alli@treestreetyouth.org. Selected candidates will receive an email to set up a phone/zoom or in-person interview.

All decisions are based on nondiscriminatory factors without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or status as a veteran. We promote a positive and healthy working environment with respect for diversity.

Youth Programs Assistant & Mentor

Part Time | Accepting Applications Until Position Filled

Organization Overview

Tree Street Youth is a young non-profit organization located in the Downtown “Tree Street Neighborhoods” of Lewiston, Maine. Our vision is to cultivate leaders who fear less, love more, and dream big, boldly shaping the future and creating communities united across lines of difference. Our mission is to support the youth of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine through academics, the arts, and athletics. We provide Lewiston- Auburn youth with a safe place that encourages healthy physical, social, emotional, and academic development.

At all times we strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for all youth while equipping them with the tools they will need to not only be successful now, but also in their futures. As an organization we encourage all youth no matter what grade they are in to explore all higher education options and future opportunities as they become lifelong learners, engaged citizens, and contributors to the world.

Program Overview

Our Center offers the Afterschool Program during the academic year and the Summer Program. The Afterschool Program provides a safe space that offers programming from 2pm-6pm during the academic year. Youth between Pre-K and 12th grade can come to the center to get homework help, play games and sports, and participate in enrichment classes and activities like art, languages, dance, music, crafts, and more. The Summer Program includes a morning summer camp for elementary youth from 8am-12:30pm and afternoon activities for youth 6th-12th grade. Programming in the summer includes classes taught by Summer Interns, field trips, swimming days, and college visits, and provides breakfast and lunch to all participating youth. All programming at Tree Street is provided at no cost to families. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to youth, including creating a fun, caring, positive environment for youth, planning and leading enriching activities, supervising spaces to ensure safe, respectful behavior, and supporting youth with their social emotional growth. 
• Lead teacher of a classroom/gym activity – responsible for planning and leading out daily enrichment activity in one of the classroom or gym spaces
• Support daily clean-up, including cleaning up, sanitizating, and shutting down building spaces at the end of every shift.
• Support during arrival and dismissal times of youth, which may include leading the walking train to pick up and drop off youth. 
• Occasional support supervision of 1-2 weekly outings (field trip or in-house small group activity). 
• Attend weekly staff meetings and supervision meetings.

Supervision

The Youth Programs Assistant & Mentor reports to the Program Director Team.

Schedule

This is a part-time, 20-24 hours per week, salaried position with the schedule during the academic year being 2-6PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 10AM-6PM on Wednesday.

Start Date

Immediate Hire

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to julia@treestreetyouth.org and alli@treestreetyouth.org. Selected candidates will receive an email to set up a phone/zoom or in-person interview.

All decisions are based on nondiscriminatory factors without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or status as a veteran. We promote a positive and healthy working environment with respect for diversity.

WILLOW Elementary Program Manager

Full-Time | Accepting Applications Until Position Filled

Organization Overview

Tree Street Youth is a young non-profit organization located in the Downtown “Tree Street Neighborhoods” of Lewiston, Maine. Our vision is to cultivate leaders who fear less, love more, and dream big, boldly shaping the future and creating communities united across lines of difference. Our mission is to support the youth of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine through academics, the arts, and athletics. We provide Lewiston- Auburn youth with a safe place that encourages healthy physical, social, emotional, and academic development.

At all times we strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for all youth while equipping them with the tools they will need to not only be successful now, but also in their futures. As an organization we encourage all youth no matter what grade they are in to explore all higher education options and future opportunities as they become lifelong learners, engaged citizens, and contributors to the world.

Program Overview

The Elementary Youth “Littles” Program has two main components: the Afterschool Program during the academic year and the Summer Program.

The Afterschool Program provides a safe space that offers programming from 2pm-5pm during the academic year. Youth between Pre-K and 5th grade can come to the center to get homework help, play games and sports, and participate in enrichment classes and activities like art, languages, dance, music, crafts, and more.

The Summer Program includes a morning summer camp for elementary youth from 8am-12:30pm. Programming in the summer includes classes taught by Summer Interns, field trips, swimming days, and college visits, and provides breakfast and lunch to all participating youth. All programming at Tree Street is provided at no cost to families. 

The Elementary Program framework is also the home to our Mentor Staff and StreetLeader and SquadLeader Teen Leadership Program.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Support with overseeing all daily operations of the little kids wing of the building.
• Plan and lead enrichment programming such as classes and activities  and support activities led by other staff and interns
• Support supervision of mentors, StreetLeaders, SquadLeaders, and volunteers
• Support classroom and behavioral management issues in each space
• Communicate with parents during pick up and drop off 
• Manage data tracking and attendance
• Ensure that youth are safe and supported at all times. 

Supervision

The WILLOW Program Manager reports to the WILLOW Program Director.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with the typical schedule being Monday-Friday 10:00AM-6:00PM during the academic year and Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM during the summer. May include occasional weekend hours.

Start Date

Immediate Hire.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to julia@treestreetyouth.org and oren@treestreetyouth.org. Selected candidates will receive an email to set up a phone/zoom or in-person interview.

All decisions are based on nondiscriminatory factors without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or status as a veteran. We promote a positive and healthy working environment with respect for diversity.

REDWOOD Program Assistant & Mentor

Part-Time | Accepting Applications Until Position Filled

Organization Overview

Tree Street Youth is a young non-profit organization located in the Downtown “Tree Street Neighborhoods” of Lewiston, Maine. Our vision is to cultivate leaders who fear less, love more, and dream big, boldly shaping the future and creating communities united across lines of difference. Our mission is to support the youth of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine through academics, the arts, and athletics. We provide Lewiston- Auburn youth with a safe place that encourages healthy physical, social, emotional, and academic development.

At all times we strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for all youth while equipping them with the tools they will need to not only be successful now, but also in their futures. As an organization we encourage all youth no matter what grade they are in to explore all higher education options and future opportunities as they become lifelong learners, engaged citizens, and contributors to the world.

Program Overview

Our Center offers the Afterschool Program during the academic year and the Summer Program. The Afterschool Program provides a safe space that offers programming from 2pm-6pm during the academic year. Youth between Pre-K and 12th grade can come to the center to get homework help, play games and sports, and participate in enrichment classes and activities like art, languages, dance, music, crafts, and more. The Summer Program includes a morning summer camp for elementary youth from 8am-12:30pm and afternoon activities for youth 6th-12th grade. Programming in the summer includes classes taught by Summer Interns, field trips, swimming days, and college visits, and provides breakfast and lunch to all participating youth. All programming at Tree Street is provided at no cost to families.

The REDWOOD Youth Program Assistant and Mentor works directly with the REDWOOD girls empowerment program focused on serving girls grades 6th-12th through group and individual social emotional support and team building amongst the girls/young women of Tree Street.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to youth, including creating a fun, caring, positive environment for youth, planning and leading enriching activities, supervising spaces to ensure safe, respectful behavior, and supporting youth with their social emotional growth.
• Lead teacher of a classroom/gym activity – responsible for planning and leading out daily enrichment activity in one of the classroom or gym spaces
• Support daily clean-up, including cleaning up, sanitizating, and shutting down building spaces at the end of every shift.
• Support during arrival and dismissal times of youth, which may include leading the walking train to pick up and drop off youth.
• Occasional support supervision of 1-2 weekly outings (field trip or in-house small group activity).
• Attend weekly staff meetings and supervision meetings.

Supervision

The REDWOOD Program Mentor reports to the REDWOOD Program Manager.

Schedule

This is a part-time, 20-24 hours per week, salaried position with the schedule during the academic year being 2-6PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 10AM-6PM on Wednesday. Summer hours are typically 12:30-4:30PM.

Start Date

Immediate Hire

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to julia@treestreetyouth.org and oren@treestreetyouth.org. Selected candidates will receive an email to set up a phone/zoom or in-person interview.

All decisions are based on nondiscriminatory factors without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or status as a veteran. We promote a positive and healthy working environment with respect for diversity.

SEQUOIA Program Assistant & Mentor

Part-Time | Accepting Applications Until Position Filled

Organization Overview

Tree Street Youth is a young non-profit organization located in the Downtown “Tree Street Neighborhoods” of Lewiston, Maine. Our vision is to cultivate leaders who fear less, love more, and dream big, boldly shaping the future and creating communities united across lines of difference. Our mission is to support the youth of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine through academics, the arts, and athletics. We provide Lewiston- Auburn youth with a safe place that encourages healthy physical, social, emotional, and academic development.

At all times we strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for all youth while equipping them with the tools they will need to not only be successful now, but also in their futures. As an organization we encourage all youth no matter what grade they are in to explore all higher education options and future opportunities as they become lifelong learners, engaged citizens, and contributors to the world.

Program Overview

The Sequoia Young Men’s Empowerment Program serves all young men (Middle/high schoolers) at Tree Street Youth. Programming ranges from 1-1 mentoring to coordinating formal group activities for middle, and high school youth. Programming is grounded in youth voice, interest, and needs. Additionally, the program focuses on supporting young men to developing the skills needed to settle arguments, build lasting friendships, succeed academically, and restore mistakes made in the community, at school, the center, or at home.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to youth, including creating a fun, caring, positive environment for youth, planning and leading enriching activities, supervising spaces to ensure safe, respectful behavior, and supporting youth with their social emotional growth.
• Lead teacher of a classroom/gym activity – responsible for planning and leading out daily enrichment activity in one of the classroom or gym spaces
• Support daily clean-up, including cleaning up, sanitizating, and shutting down building spaces at the end of every shift.
• Support during arrival and dismissal times of youth, which may include leading the walking train to pick up and drop off youth.
• Occasional support supervision of 1-2 weekly outings (field trip or in-house small group activity).
• Attend weekly staff meetings and supervision meetings.

Supervision

The SEQUOIA Program Mentor reports to the SEQUOIA Program Manager.

Schedule

This is a part-time, 20-24 hours per week, salaried position with the schedule during the summer being 12:30-4:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Tuesday 10am-4:30pm. Academic year being 2-6PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 10AM-6PM on Wednesday. 

Start Date

Immediate Hire.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to julia@treestreetyouth.org and oren@treestreetyouth.org. Selected candidates will receive an email to set up a phone/zoom or in-person interview.

All decisions are based on nondiscriminatory factors without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or status as a veteran. We promote a positive and healthy working environment with respect for diversity.