Venture Trinity Mentors are highly motivated women committed to amplifying the voices of young women at Trinity College. The Venture Mentors will participate in developing and nurturing the leadership skills of ~30 first-year women. Serving as role models, the Mentors will connect these first-year students with leadership opportunities both on and off campus. The mentoring relationship will begin during the Venture Trinity program (August 29th – August 31st. It is possible to be both an orientation leader and Venture Mentor. You will continue to serve throughout the academic year. Move in will be on August 24th.
Responsibilities Include:
- Attend part of orientation starting on August 24th
- Assume leadership role throughout the entire Venture Trinity event in August 2024
- Encourage and support mentees in finding their own voices both on campus and in community organizations
- Collaborate with fellow Mentors, faculty, and staff to plan additional Venture activities during the academic year.
- Serve as ambassadors of Trinity College at all times
Qualifications & Expectations:
- Must have previously participated in the Venture Program
- Women with leadership experience who lead examined lives and are motivated to make a difference
- Passion for Trinity and engagement with the community
- Excellent communication skills and ability to relate to young women of diverse backgrounds
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently with teams of peers, faculty, and staff
- High level of professionalism and demonstrated attributes of a role model
- Prior mentoring experience is preferred, but not required