Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking multiple Summer Camp Mentors to provide youth program instructional support and mentoring to program attendees.  Serve as a role model, business strong connections and comply and enforce program policies, procedures and safety protocols. 

This position will be in support of the Graduate School of Nursing (GSN), located at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). We invite applications for the position of Head Mentor for the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program. This position is located at USUHS, working with the GSN Assistant Dean for Students. The Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program provides students from under-resourced middle schools with a supportive STEM-enrichment educational experience. Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers is aligned with project-based learnings taken from real world challenges, and invites STEM exploration, career exploration, and personal development. This is a full time, 3-week summer program scheduled to begin on June 24, 2024 and end on July 12, 2024. Selected candidates will be required to undergo a week of training scheduled on 6/12, 6/13, 6/14, 6/17, and 6/18. There is also one week of mandatory close out activities from 7/15-7/19.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing, and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Assist Program Director, Program Coordinator and Lead Mentor with resources for campus services.
• Serve as program participant (attendee) role model by demonstrating enthusiasm, positive attitudes, respectful communication, appropriate attire and appearance and a diligent work ethic.  Build strong connections with students.  Provide a nurturing and supportive environment for students.
• Coordinate and facilitate social and curriculum programs as needed.  Adhere to curriculum and program structure and learning initiatives.
• Support other program staff with instructional efforts.  Stay alert for any issues including safety concerns and students struggling with content.
• Proactively intervene and assist students that are having difficulty and that need additional support and guidance.
• Coordinate and facilitate social and VIL curriculum programs as desired or needed.
• Complete formal program evaluations.
• Attend both fall 2024 and spring 2025 academic year recruitment events.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to help program attendees grow in character, experiences and insights
• Ability to portray enthusiasm while displaying flexibility and remaining calm with youth attendees
• For STEM programs, working technical knowledge and ability to integrate technology into course deliveryAbility to teach in a multicultural setting

Physical Capabilities 

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to climb, pull, and lift heavy objects.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Education and Experience

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.