ABOUT THE JOB
Workshop Assistants (Part-Time, Short-Term, Event-Based)
Location: Washington, DC · Arlington, VA · Montgomery County, MD
Positions Available: 4–8
Dates: October 25 – November 7, 2026
Compensation: Paid hourly opportunity; compensation details will be confirmed before assignment.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
TAFT Foundation is seeking enthusiastic undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates, and other qualified applicants to support four upcoming 90-minute Youth Leadership & Career Workshops across the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Workshop Theme: Developing Talents in Yourself and Others
These interactive workshops help high school students explore their strengths, discover career pathways, develop leadership skills, and connect with peers.
Workshop Assistants will work alongside Educator Facilitators to support student engagement, small-group activities, and workshop operations. TAFT Foundation will provide materials and a brief orientation.
No teaching license or professional teaching experience is required.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
1. Sunday, October 25, 2026 — Arlington, Virginia
Arlington Central Library
Workshop: 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
2. Saturday, October 31, 2026 — Washington, DC
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Workshop: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
3. Sunday, November 1, 2026 — Arlington, Virginia
Arlington Central Library
Workshop: 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
4. Saturday, November 7, 2026 — Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg Regional Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Workshop: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
The workshops are not sponsored by public libraries.
Applicants may indicate availability for one or more workshops. Each assignment includes workshop setup, the 90-minute session, and brief post-session assistance. Exact reporting times will be confirmed in advance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with workshop setup, student registration, and distribution of materials.
- Support Educator Facilitators during interactive activities and small-group discussions.
- Encourage student participation and positive peer interactions.
- Assist with collecting participant feedback and post-workshop cleanup.
- Follow TAFT Foundation’s youth safeguarding and supervision procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current undergraduate or graduate student, recent graduate, or other qualified applicant.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Interest in education, youth leadership, mentoring, or community engagement.
- Reliability, punctuality, and ability to work collaboratively.
- Willingness to complete a brief orientation and meet applicable youth-safety requirements.
Preferred Background
Students studying education, psychology, human development, social sciences, communications, or related fields are especially encouraged to apply.
Experience in tutoring, mentoring, student organizations, or community service is a plus, but not required.
COMPENSATION & COMMITMENT
This is a paid, short-term opportunity. Compensation and expected working hours will be confirmed before each assignment, consistent with applicable wage requirements.
Applicants may participate in one or more workshops. Availability for all four sessions is not required.
Payment arrangements will be communicated to selected applicants before the assignment.
HOW TO APPLY
We welcome applications from students and emerging professionals interested in supporting youth leadership and career development.
Applicants may choose either of the following application methods:
OPTION 1: APPLY ONLINE (RECOMMENDED)
Complete our online Workshop Assistant Application Form, including your contact information, academic or professional status, relevant experience or interests, and workshop availability.
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OPTION 2: APPLY BY EMAIL
Alternatively, email a brief introduction along with your résumé or LinkedIn profile to:
Email: dingyajuan@taftfdn.org or dingyajuan@gmail.com
Email Subject: TAFT Workshop Assistant Application – Your Name
Please indicate which workshop dates you are available to support: October 25, October 31, November 1, and/or November 7, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.
ABOUT TAFT FOUNDATION
TAFT Foundation is a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to empowering high-potential students, developing youth leadership, and advancing future educator pathways through research-informed educational programs.
Our Vision: Empowering High-Potential Students. Advancing U.S. Teacher Diversity.