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Team Advisor: Architecture (Summer 2023)


THE NSLC ON ARCHITECTURE IS LOOKING FOR TEAM ADVISORS FOR SUMMER 2023.

National Student Leadership Conference: Architecture
Since 1989, thousands of outstanding high school students have attended the NSLC to explore today’s most exciting careers, develop essential leadership skills, and experience life on a college campus. NSLC's Architecture Program is a 9-day conference that exposes talented high school students to the world of professional architecture as they participate in hands-on workshops and design projects. Under the guidance of their Team Advisors, these students will explore classes in hand drawing, CAD, and model-making, and learn skills in structural analysis, selecting building materials, and employing architectural technology. The NSLC on Aerospace is hiring Team Advisors and Assistant Team Advisors.

The Role of the Team Advisor
Team Advisors (TAs) act as facilitators, presenters, simulation monitors, and resident advisors. The job of a TA encompasses the role of a chaperone, teacher, mentor, and policy enforcer. As a TA, you will facilitate and supervise a group of 12-16 students. Many TAs will also lead activities, simulations, and lectures attended by all students. Working with your TA group is an amazing experience as you watch your students make friends for life and experience the world of acting in a personal way. This is a unique opportunity to serve as a mentor and role model for talented young students and share your passion and knowledge of topics within the field of architecture. Team Advisors will be paid $900 at the end of each 9-day session.

The Role of the Assistant Team Advisor
Assistant Team Advisors (ATAs) work with a Team Advisor (TA) to help manage, facilitate, and support a TA group of 12-16 students. The ATA holds similar responsibilities as a TA and the position is also an opportunity to serve as a mentor and role model for talented young students and share your passion for and knowledge of architecture. The ATA position is a position of learning, being in service, and contributing to the NSLC program. Most ATAs are current college freshmen or sophomores. Many of our past ATAs have considered this position as a “team advisor in training.” Assistant Team Advisors will be paid $700 at the end of each 9-day session.

Assistant Team Advisors and Team Advisors: Both positions arrive on-site 5 days before students arrive in order to participate in a mandatory 4-day orientation and training. This training runs from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily. Following training, ATA/TAs will work for two 9-day sessions with a 3-day break in between each session. As an ATA/TA, you will also serve as a Resident Advisor. This entails living in the same residence dorms as the students and being present for any questions or concerns students may have during their time with the NSLC. ATAs and TAs work very long days and are expected to be ready to assist students at any point during the program. A typical day lasts from 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM. In addition, staff has daily meetings to review and prepare for the days ahead.

Requirements for Employment
Staff must be current college students or recent college graduates with a background and interest in architecture. The core focus of NSLC is on leadership. Candidates should have leadership experience. Training days prior to the start of the session are mandatory. When applying, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application. 

The NSLC pays for room & board, meals during sessions (most of which are eaten in the dining hall on campus), and transportation to and from the conference. For more information on sites, programs, and how to apply, visit www.nslcleaders.org/jobs

Applications will be open on January 11th, 2023. In 2023, the NSLC's Architecture program will be held on the campus of Georgetown University located in Washington, D.C. The session dates are:

  • June 17 - June 25
  • June 29 - July 7