Mini-Thon Advisor

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, July 1, 2026 12:00 AM to Friday, July 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time).

Number of Units: 2 per position
Location: Marple Newtown High School
Number of Positions: 3
Effective: 2026–2027 School Year

Job Description: Four Diamonds Mini-THON® is an opportunity for high school students to be empowered as leaders in the fight to conquer childhood cancer. Students gain work-related skills in communication, critical thinking and problem solving while promoting teamwork, creativity, and spirit within their schools.

• Experience: Working with high school students on developing teamwork, fundraising, and communication skills.
• Skills: Excellent organization, communication, and planning skills.
• Education: High school graduate or GED equivalent.

• Developing a student leadership team to coordinate all activities prior to the Mini Thon event.
• Creating and executing strategies to increase fundraising prior to Mini Thon.
• Articulating For The Kid’s values and needs through formal and informal communication to all stakeholders.
• Attending meetings and coordinating schedules for students and stakeholders.
• Attendance and supervision at events.
• Teaching students how to use online and traditional ways to advertise the cause and how to donate.
• Contributing to the creation of content for blogs, newsletters, emails, and online resources to promote Mini-Thon.
• Ensuring the Mini Thon event is educational, enjoyable, and efficient.
• Working with the team to develop event curriculum and presentation materials.
• Other duties as assigned by Administration.
• Has read and understands obligations as outlined in MNSD School Board Policies.

Frequency of meetings: 2–3 meetings/week, November through March.
Approximate number of students enrolled: TBD.
Clearances: In accordance with the school code, Act 24 and all related clearances.

Interested candidates should submit an online application.

The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972;
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610‑359‑4361.

Marple Newtown School District
36 Media Line Road
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Phone: 610‑359‑4380
Fax: 610‑356‑8947
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