Summer Intergenerational Mentorship Student Lead

Company Description

Augsburg University is committed to helping our student explore their vocation. As a University with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our students as they seek to match those gifts with the needs of the University and our larger community.   

Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job - it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful work experience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork, collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission of educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.  

Student employment is managed by Augsburg Human Resources in partnership with student supervisors from across campus.

Job Description

The Intergenerational Mentorship Student Lead will build relationships with community youth and coordinate meaningful mentor pairings between youth and experienced gardeners to support shared learning and garden plot care. This role includes facilitating communication between participants, encouraging engagement throughout the growing season, and collecting and organizing survey data to evaluate both student and gardener experiences and program impact.

Responsibilities

• Work independently as well as collaborate with the Garden Coordinator to develop and support the intergenerational mentorship program.
• Coordinate and create mentor pairings between community youth and gardeners based on interests, availability, and program goals.
• Track participant progress by conducting surveys, maintaining regular check-ins, and supporting monthly meetups between youth and their gardening mentors.

Scheduling & Hours

• Flexible schedule - 6 hours a week for 20 weeks

Compensation and Benefits

• Rate of Pay: $16.45/hour
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Time
• Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Not eligible for health insurance benefits
   

Qualifications

• Students must be currently enrolled at Augsburg and must be work-study eligible.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while managing communication and program responsibilities.
• Interest in program development, community engagement, and intergenerational learning initiatives.
• Experience or interest in working with youth and building positive, supportive relationships across different age groups.

Preferred 

• Strong communication and organizational skills, including comfort with surveys, outreach, and participant follow-up.
• Interest or experience in gardening, community food systems, or environmental education.
   

Additional Information

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in community program development, leadership, and project coordination.
• Develop professional skills in communication, mentorship facilitation, data collection, and relationship-building across generations.
• Build knowledge of gardening, community engagement, and the impact of intergenerational learning initiatives.

All student applicants must attach the following for consideration: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)

Augsburg University is an Equal Opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at  612.330.1058 or email at hr@augsburg.edu.  Human Resources is located at 20 Memorial Hall.
 

Application Instructions:

Applicants are encouraged to review the TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge web page to learn more
about the program. All student applicants must attach the following for consideration:

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (optional, but strongly encouraged)