POSITION SUMMARY

American Councils is seeking Night Monitors for its Washington, DC-based educational programs for exchange students. American Councils is conducting multiple workshops for groups of 30-120 foreign exchange students. This position requires individuals to remain awake overnight and monitor the hotel area where students are staying. The hotels are located in the DC and northern Virginia area and are listed below with the program dates. Night Monitors will be needed on some or all of the following dates:

• December 14, 15, 16, 17 (Double Tree Crystal City)
• January 9, 10, 11 (Location: TBD)
• January 25, 26, 27, 28 (Double Tree Crystal City)
• February 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park)
• February 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 (Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park)
• March 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park)
• March 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 (Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park)
• April 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 (Holiday Inn Central DC)
• June 2, 3 (Washington Dulles Airport Marriott)
• June 10, 11 (Washington Dulles Airport Marriott)
• June 15, 16 (Washington Dulles Airport Marriott)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct room check procedures as directed by American Councils program staff.
• Stay awake for the duration of the assignment and ensure that students do not leave their rooms or cause a disturbance within the hotel.
• Monitor student activity after room check (approximately 9:00pm to 7:00am) in specified areas (generally the hallways outside the guest rooms) and regularly walk the entire area.
• Respond to and report any disturbances or emergencies that may arise.
• Assist program staff in wake-up procedures as directed.
• Check in with the program director at the end of the shift.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Consent to and pass a background check to work with minors.
• Ability to work with and support international exchange high school students respectfully and effectively.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with program staff and hotel staff.

Preference will be given to applicants who can work multiple dates. The compensation for this position is $20 per hour (generally covering the period from approximately 9:00pm to 7:00am). In addition, parking at the hotel (usually free of charge) or the cost of public transportation to and from the work location will be reimbursed.

BENEFITS

This position is not eligible for healthcare benefits.

American Councils is committed to providing employment opportunities for all individuals, in accordance with current federal regulations. Our focus is on ensuring that all individuals have equal access to employment and advancement opportunities based on merit. American Councils’ commitment to employment opportunity is driven by federal requirements, including Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (supporting individuals with disabilities) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) (protecting covered veterans). We also ensure our employment practices comply with all applicable regulations, including E-Verify requirements for work eligibility. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed and grow, in full compliance with federal law.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.