YWCA Boulder County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Employees, interns, and program staff are expected to support and advance the organization's mission through equitable, inclusive, and respectful interactions with colleagues, participants, families, schools, and community partners.

Department: Programs 
Position Type: Grant-Funded Stipend Position 
Program Dates: August 12, 2026 – May 20, 2027 
Time Commitment: Approximately 5 hours per week 
Compensation: $1,500 stipend for each semester of participation 
Reports To: Program Coordinator

YW+A (Young Women Plus Achievement) is a mentoring and leadership program that supports BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ women who are students in BVSD. The program fosters leadership, belonging, and opportunity through mentorship, skill-building, community partnerships, educational workshops, and experiential learning.

YWCA Boulder County is seeking 2–4 Student Advocates to mentor and support participants throughout the Fall 2026 semester. This position is well suited for upper-level undergraduate students, graduate students, or other young adults with experience working with youth. Advocates serve as trusted mentors while helping coordinate programming, supporting workshops, and collaborating with school staff and community partners.

English/Spanish bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Meet with high school students during scheduled in-school programming to build supportive mentoring relationships.

• Learn about each student's goals, interests, strengths, and aspirations, and connect them with relevant resources, opportunities, and community partners.

• Collaborate with school liaisons, who serve as the primary point of contact within each participating school.

• Support educational workshops and programming by:

  • Facilitating discussions or activities when appropriate.

  • Welcoming and supporting guest presenters, volunteers, and community partners.

  • Serving as a consistent and trusted adult presence during workshops and activities.

  • Tracking attendance and collecting demographic information required for grant reporting.

• Assist with coordinating educational opportunities led by community partners, including workshops on topics such as financial literacy, career exploration, college readiness, leadership development, healthy relationships, entrepreneurship, and other areas identified by students.

• Help plan and facilitate approximately two educational field trips during the semester, including college visits, career exploration experiences, and other community-based learning opportunities.

• Assist with program planning, organization, and administrative tasks during weeks with fewer student-facing activities.

• Contribute ideas for future workshops, speakers, partnerships, and field trips based on students' interests and needs.

• Identify community members, organizations, or professionals who could provide valuable learning experiences for students and recommend opportunities for future programming.

• Maintain accurate attendance records, demographic information, and other documentation required for grant compliance.

• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when working with student information.

• Perform other program-related duties as assigned.

• Upper-level undergraduate student, graduate student, or young professional preferred.

• Experience working with youth through mentoring, education, counseling, coaching, youth development, or community programming preferred.

• English/Spanish bilingual skills preferred.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with school staff and YWCA team members.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and creating welcoming environments for all students.

Time Commitment

• Fall: August 12, 2026 – December 18, 2026

• Spring: January 5, 2027 – May 20, 2027

• Approximately 5 hours per week throughout the semester.

• Some flexibility is required for workshops, field trips, and occasional special events.

• There may be weeks with fewer direct student hours. During those weeks, advocates may assist with program planning, administrative support, outreach, or other YW+A initiatives.

Compensation

• $1,500 stipend upon successful completion of the Fall 2026 semester.

• $1,500 stipend upon successful completion of the Spring 2027 semester.

• Additional compensation may be available for advocates who assume expanded responsibilities or additional hours, depending on program needs and available grant funding.

• Internship or practicum credit may be available if approved by the student's academic institution and YWCA Boulder County.