Summer of Service; SOS Coordinator

Summer of Service (SOS) Coordinator – Rochester Public Schools ISD #535

It is possible to share this position between two individuals. The work can be divided between planning in the spring, and three two‑week sessions in the summer. Continue the vision of the Summer of Service (SOS) program that has existed for 25+ years.

• Spring: 3–5 hours per week in April and May (flexible hours)
• Summer: 40 hours per week;
  Monday–Friday; 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (30‑minute unpaid lunch break)
• June 15 – July 31, 2026 (Closed June 29 – July 4)

June 8 – 10, 2026 (Monday–Wednesday)

$25.00 per hour

Northrop Community Education Center and TBD Middle School

Office of Human Resources: 507‑328‑4270 or (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

• Define youth programming that emphasizes the learning element of service learning.
• Develop and maintain a high level of communication and positive relationships with parents, students, site team, and community partners.
• Find opportunities for youth in grades 5‑12 to engage in community service and maintain a schedule of trips for multiple teams of students.
• Work with community partners to design a variety of service learning projects.
• Coordinate transportation for daily field trips and bus trips.
• Oversee 15‑20 staff in conjunction with the Community Education Youth Enrichment Coordinator.
• Train new and returning staff about safety and youth development practices.
• Manage behaviors of students in conjunction with Community Education Youth Enrichment Coordinator.
• Promote awareness of medical and other needs of students to staff.
• Perform other tasks within the levels of responsibility indicated as assigned by supervisor.

• Minimum education requirement is high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Experience working with middle school and high school youth in an educational/recreational role preferred.
• Value the perspectives of young people.
• Previous experience in service learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse district staff, students, and community partners.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Creative problem solver.
• Flexibility.

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

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