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SIG Program Assistant

Fairfield, CT · On-site

$38K - $48K/yr

We support students in their mission to deepen their knowledge of their academic passion and foster college-ready confidence through hands-on learning experiences in their preferred field of study.

Summer Discovery

SIG Program Assistant

Fairfield, CT · On-site

$37K - $47K/yr

We support students in their mission to deepen their knowledge of their academic passion and foster college-ready confidence through hands-on learning experiences in their preferred field of study.

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What is a student program assistant?

Student Program Assistants are typically college or university students who support various administrative, organizational, or program-related tasks within academic departments, student services, or campus organizations. Their responsibilities often include helping plan events, providing information to fellow students, assisting staff with projects, and serving as a liaison between students and faculty or administration. This role helps students gain valuable work experience, develop professional skills, and contribute to campus life while balancing their academic responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a student program assistant, and why are they important?

To excel as a Student Program Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in administrative support, often supported by enrollment in a college or university. Familiarity with office software like Microsoft Office Suite, event management platforms, and basic database systems is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities are valuable soft skills that set top candidates apart. These competencies ensure smooth program operations, effective collaboration, and a positive experience for both students and staff.

What are some typical challenges faced by student program assistants when coordinating events and activities?

Student Program Assistants often manage multiple responsibilities, such as organizing logistics, communicating with participants, and ensuring events run smoothly. Balancing these tasks while meeting deadlines and handling last-minute changes can be challenging. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate effectively with students, staff, and external partners. Being proactive and maintaining clear communication helps overcome these common hurdles.

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Teva Program Assistant and Medic (Contractor)

associated

Falls Village, CT • On-site

$7.0K/mo

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

About Teva and Adamah

Teva, powered by Adamah, aims to inspire environmental awarenessand activism and engage youth in Jewish culture and tradition. Since 1994, Teva has been developing the field of Jewish Enviromental Education. Our four-day Shomrei Adamah program provides transformational experiences in nature for Jewish day school students. Teva educators are sought as an asset in staffing work in the Jewish communal field, and are often inspired to careers in environmental, outdoor, farming, and Jewish communal leadership roles. Teva has served over 450 day-schools, congregations, camps, JCCs, youth groups, and other institutions spanning all Jewish denominations including secular and interfaith groups.  

Description:  

The Program Assistant and Medic is the leader of a variety of core systems at Teva for ensuring the health and safety of all participants, including monitoring allergies, responding to medical emergencies, supporting students with everyday illness and injury, maintaining medical records, and managing first aid inventory.  

As a member of the Teva Administrative team, the Program Assistant and Medic will also work closely with the Director and Assistant Director to create a thriving ‘base-camp,’ supporting Teva’s mission with materials inventory and organization, space set-up and take-down, and other programmatic logistics.  

The Program Assistant reports to the Teva Director and is a core member of the Teva leadership team. This is a seasonal position based at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center in Falls Village, CT that runs from August 20th - November 20th, 2025. The Program Assistant must work onsite between August 20-September 19 and between October 18-November 21, with flexibility for time-off and travel during the holiday season of September 20-October 17.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Be on site and available for response during all hours that students are on site. 

  • Carry the emergency phone at all hours during the Teva program, including keeping the phone on at night.   

  • Be responsive via walkie-talkie and phone during daytime program hours with Teva Staff and School Chaperones.    

  • Oversee all first aid supplies, including inventory of all medical supplies and replenishment as necessary. 

  • Train educators in basic use of first aid kits and medical reporting. 

  • Support students with everyday injury, illness and tick removal. 

  • Evaluate urgent and emergency medical situations.  

  • Monitor students with relevant food allergies in collaboration with Teva and kitchen staff. 

  • Keep detailed medical records and complete high-quality incident reports as needed. 

  • Manage systems to ensure the success of program materials set-up and take down, including leading on program materials inventory and organization. 

  • Act as evening on-call hospitality liaison for schools, coordinating with Assistant Director and Guest Services staff to provide high quality customer service. 

  • Attend weekly leadership meetings as a core member of the Teva administrative team. 

  • Partner with Assistant Director to ensure all safety plans and emergency procedures are up-to-date, and support the Teva Director in maintaining best practice and compliance with legal requirements. 

  • Other tasks/duties as assigned, especially as related to Teva ‘basecamp’ needs 

Qualifications:  

  • Must be certified as an EMT or RN or be certified as a WFR with significant field experience.  

  • Must be able to hike up to 1.5 miles on uneven and/or steep terrain. 

  • Experience in food allergy safety, monitoring and medical response. 

  • Genuine enthusiasm for working with children and schools, with ability to maintain a professional demeanor.  

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills: must be able to work as part of a close-knit, interdependent team.  

  • Excellent executive functioning, organizational, and project management skills.  

  • Ability to work independently and find solutions.  

  • Ability to stays cool in a crisis and adapt to changing situations 

  • Find joy working in an immersive, highly-collaborative, outdoor education setting 

  • Skill in photography or graphic design is a plus!  

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Compensation is $7,000 in total for the season, to be paid in three increments.

  • The Program Assistant and Medic is provided housing in shared accommodations at Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center between August 20-November 21, 2025. 

  • Board during program weeks and holiday retreats.

To Apply:  

Email a cover letter and resume to Teva@adamah.org  

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