Servant Leader Intern - Summer Freedom School

Purpose: We are looking for Servant Leader Interns to play a key role in the CDF Freedom Schools Program in the position of Servant Leader Intern. Each CDF Freedom Schools Servant Leader Intern serves as the staff lead for a maximum of 10 scholars. Servant Leader Interns have access to further leadership development and networking opportunities geared toward continued direct service and advocacy on behalf of children, youth and families.

Schedule : Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 3 pm
Contract Status: Seasonal - Summer
FLSA Status: Non-exempt (Time-carded)
Start Date: 7/3/26
Calendar: 7/3-8/7
Rate: $15.05 per hour 


Notes:

• Open until filled with earliest possible review of applications on April 13th, 2026.
• Applicants must be able to attend training in Tennessee from June 3rd - 7th, travel expenses will be covered by the grant.
• All positions are grant funded through the Black Student Success Grant through Oregon Department of Education.
• Standard First Aid certification, or the ability to obstain certification upon hire, is required.
• Multiple positions available.
   

Corvallis School District is partnering with the Children's Defense Fund (CDF) to offer a Summer Freedom School. 

CDF's mission is to build community so young people grow up with dignity, hope, and joy. The CDF Freedom Schools® program is an educational and cultural enrichment program that provides summer and after-school options for children and youth, and strengthens family and community involvement.

The mission of CDF Freedom Schools programs is to boost scholar motivations to read, generate more positive attitudes toward learning, increase self-esteem, and connect the needs of children and families to the resources of their communities. The Corvallis Program will serve up to 30 students going into 6th or 7th grades.  The activity-based Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC), which is aligned with the Common Core State Standards, integrates reading, conflict resolution, and social action, and is designed to promote social, cultural, and historical awareness. A multi-year assessment of CDF Freedom Schools program sites continuously demonstrates the effectiveness of the IRC, which has proven to avert children's summer learning loss in reading achievement.

We are looking for Servant Leader Interns to play a key role in the CDF Freedom Schools Program in the position of Servant Leader Intern. Each CDF Freedom Schools Servant Leader Intern serves as the instructor for a maximum of 10 scholars. Servant Leader Interns have access to further leadership development and networking opportunities geared toward continued direct service and advocacy on behalf of children, youth and families.

Responsibilities
Engage a maximum of 10 scholars per class in the Integrated Reading Curriculum
Set up, manage, and break down classroom space according to standards outlined by CDF and the sponsor organization.
Supervise and maintain safety of scholars.
Serve as a positive role model for all scholars.
Maintain a professional decorum.

Qualifications
Must have completed at least one year of college in good academic standing
Ability to motivate others and work as part of an intergenerational team.
Solid commitment to the success and well-being of children and youth.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exhibit positive behavior and attitude, modeling a mature and professional demeanor.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students, and the public in the Corvallis School District and enhances learning.

Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for the position.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel, parents, students and the public; work collaboratively as a team member.

Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.

Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.

Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff, and parents.

Support students and staff in the district's career-related learning standards to encourage the development of independent work skills through career exploration and community involvement.

Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.

Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district.

Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. employee is required to regularly walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), occasionally sit and reach with hands and arms (frequently reaching above the shoulder), stoop kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee regularly must lift, move, and/or carry up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance. The employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment could be usually moderate to occasionally high.
 

NOTE:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Additionally, interviews will be scheduled electronically through Recruit & Hire, using the email you have provided on your application. Please be sure to check email and your Recruit & Hire account regularly.

The Corvallis School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, parental or marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Rynda Gregory, Human Resources Administrator and Title IX Coordinator: rynda.gregory@corvallis.k12.or.us, 971-217-6309; Byron Bethards, Student Growth and Experience Director, Title II Oversight and Complaints, and ADA Complaints: byron.bethards@corvallis.k12.or.us

El Distrito Escolar de Corvallis no discrimina en base a la edad, nacionalidad, color, discapacidad, expresión de género, identidad de género, origen nacional, situación de los padres o de su estado civil, raza, religión, sexo u orientación sexual en sus programas y actividades, y proporciona igualdad de acceso a los grupos de jóvenes designados. Las siguientes personas han sido designadas para atender las consultas relacionadas con la discriminación: Rynda Gregory, Administradora de Recursos Humanos y Coordinadora de Título IX: rynda.gregory@corvallis.k12.or.us, 971-217-6309; Byron Bethards, Director de Crecimiento y Experiencia Estudiantil y Supervisora y Quejas del Título II y Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés): byron.bethards@corvallis.k12.or.us