Bonner Leader

Job Title: Bonner Leader

Department: Service-Learning Program / Center for Community Engagement

Supervisor: Kimberly Drye-Dancy / Robert Tillman

Starting Rate of Pay: $10.00

Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis.

Department Description

Bonner Leaders are selected through an application and interview process before they begin their academic careers at HPU.  Their commitment to service and leadership throughout high school is rewarded with compensation via Federal Work-Study payment of $10.00 per hour for a total of $3000 per year. Bonner Leaders serve 300 hours a year, as well as meet weekly in coursework. Bonner Leaders create a network of advocates and mentors both on campus and in the community. Bonners also take retreats together, and regularly travel around the country, representing HPU at national service and leadership conferences. They are awarded honor cords upon graduation.

Job Description

Job Descriptions vary by community partner site and the strengths and interests of individual students. Bonners are given the opportunity to craft their Community Learning Agreement and Bonner Leader Position Descriptions in collaboration with their Site Supervisors and other Bonner Leaders. 

Job Location/ Hours Required

The candidate will perform most/all job duties at a community partner site. Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours. This position requires 8-10 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Meet monthly with all Bonner Leaders.
• Work at assigned service site 8-10 hours per week.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants are pre-screened through an outside application and interview process and must have been approved to be considered for this open position in WorkDay. 

Desired Skills:

• Must have a minimum 2.75 overall GPA