Summer 2026 TRIO Programs Team Leader

Summer 2026 TRIO PROGRAMS Team Leader

Starting June 11, 2026 and ending no later than July 23, 2026

$13.50/Hour

Duties:

• Participate in program training and orientation
• Participate and transport students to and from program activities
• Design and lead program activities as needed
• Develop and maintain a mentoring relationship with rising 9 – 12th grade students
• Provide supervision during non-classroom hours, evenings, and nights
• Provide tutoring and advising during daily study sessions
• Provide shared supervision of students during mealtimes and recreation
• Deliver learning supplies to our office and assist students with classroom assignments
• Adhere to daily work schedule as assigned by supervisor
• Attend summer staff meetings
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Possess characteristics of responsibility, desire to help others, and flexibility
• Prior experience mentoring or working with teenage students
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet qualifications to be large vehicle certified by the state
• Must not have a full-time day job, attending summer school, or have any prior commitments during contract dates
• Strong communication skills
• Problem solving skills with the ability to work both on a team and independently
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Junior standing or above and enrolled in college with evidence of good academic achievement
• Age 21 or older
• Residential assistance experience
• Experience working with economically and/or educationally disadvantaged youth
• Prior youth supervisory experience
• Prior residential experience working with TRIO Programs
• Someone with background similar to that of participants (low-income and/or first generation) as required by the grant
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds
  
  

Applications received by April 15, 2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Please include:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications,
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references.
  
  

Application Requirements

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University's mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Montana Tech as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). Montana Tech will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring.

• Further, based on the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation and accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Dept. of State, the University may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the University is not able to pay the $100,000 payment accompanying new H-1B visa petitions
  
  

Veterans Employment Preference

To claim veteran's preference please complete the employment (veteran's) preference form located on the employment page and email to humanresources@mtech.edu. You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.

Download Employment (Veteran's) Preference Form (PDF)

Request an Accommodation

To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson at 406-496-4380 or email cisakson@mtech.edu

Why Work at Tech?

Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.

Benefits Package

In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
• 11 Holidays per year
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions
• Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility
  
  

About Montana Tech

Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.

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