Hello Neighbor is seeking a Study Buddy Summer Counselor to facilitate the delivery of Hello
Neighbors Study Buddy Summer Program in collaboration with Pittsburgh Public Schools. The
Summer Program offers curriculumbased virtual instruction for academic support and
engaging supplemental outing opportunities to selected Afghan and Ukrainian high school
students in the Pittsburgh Public Schools District.
The Study Buddy Program groups students with a paid instructor who will provide online
sessions to support the students academic and social growth. Counselors facilitate the group
sessions for all instructors and students lead program field trips and ensure the environment is
welcoming and positive for students and instructors.
Founded in 2017 Hello Neighbor works to improve the lives of recently resettled refugee
families by matching them with dedicated neighbors to guide and support them in their new
home. Weve expanded from our mentorship program to now include refugee resettlement
services family service programs a national program supporting other refugee and immigrant
nonprofits around the country.
This is a limitedterm parttime nonexempt seasonal summer position. The counselor will work
a hybrid inperson/remote schedule which includes six weeks of virtual Study Buddy learning
sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays five inperson field trips and additional meetings each
week to connect with the Program Manager and other Counselors for support and to complete
administrative tasks. Additionally the Counselor will be expected to attend the training for
instructors and the intake and orientation for students prior to the sixweek programming.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Hello Neighbor we are committed to being an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its
forms is championed. Hello Neighbor is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are
committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color ancestry religion sex
national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or
Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with
legal requirements. If you require special accommodation please let us know.
All Applications Welcome
Data shows that women more frequently do not apply to a job because they dont feel that they
meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews not a mandatory
comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills
to contribute to the growth of our organization we want to hear from you!