Job description

JOB SUMMARY
As the Youth Outreach Specialist, you lead and deliver programs filled with a variety of engaging activities to feed the mind, body and spirit of our youth. These programs are designed to meet the needs of young people in the Greater Green Bay Community. You will work with Youth Outreach, developing and sustaining an environment and programming that supports our mission, values, guiding principles, and the Ys goals of strengthening communities for all.
To meet the primary areas of focus, you will contribute to the Ys mission by: delivering program and advising curriculum needed to deliver programming, bringing your personal passions to the forefront to engage and connect with young people, and respond to the unique needs of young people. You will work closely with, give voice and input to, and support the Coordinator and Director of Youth Outreach as directed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Deliver/advocate/advise the Y Achievers program.
• Foster an atmosphere where youth make important connections with each other and you as an adult role model.
• Communicate with Y leaders regarding program content, trips, and classroom concerns as needed.
• Facilitate high caliber programming incorporating academic, social, and personal growth.
• Provide positive reinforcement of youth behaviors and expectations in our program participants.
• Provide feedback on programming ideas based on experience and feedback from program participants. Advise adaptations the program to facilitate growth and sustainability.
• Cultivate relationships and represent The Y with professionalism at all times with our program participants and partners.
• Collaborate with other Y staff and volunteers to create a positive and safe experience for everyone at the Y and outside the Y in programming.
• Assist the Director and Coordinator of Youth Outreach in collecting and organizing data. Incorporate any learnings into programming or training.
• Learns all Youth Outreach programming, integrating/advocating as directed.
• Provides feedback to leadership to help support the professional development of Y staff.
• Input attendance/maintain enrollment database and any data for required reporting. Support the Coordinator and Director as directed.
• Monitor and respond to program numbers to best meet participant and program needs.
• Foster a safe and engaging environment for all. Maintain safety of participants and members at all times. Clean, inspect and maintain equipment and enforce program rules.
• Act as safety responder and assist in emergencies; complete reports as needed; adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Participates in the Annual Giving Campaign.
• Supports the DEI work of The Y.
• Others duties as needed to support the Association/Center.

SKILLS AND TRAINING

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to build rapport and trust among young people and adults is required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and evenings is required.
• Strong organizational, administrative, public relations, and program leadership skills are required.
• Familiarity with social and recreational program delivery and experience with program development/implementation is desired.
• Educational background or knowledge in youth development, social sciences or related fields is desired.
• Experience working with Middle and High School aged youth is desired.
• Ability to speak multiple languages is desired.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are required within the first 60 days (training provided).

COMPETENCIES

• Building Relationships: Connect people to the Ys cause by developing inclusive relationships and collaboration. Create sustainable relationships within the Y. Assist members in becoming more connected to the Y and build small communities.
• Emotional Maturity: How we understand and conduct ourselves impacts our relationships. In many situations you will need to accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Behave in ways that support the Y, members, participants and staff. Pursue professional development opportunities to enhance job performance.
• Advancing Our Mission and Cause: As a cause driven leader you will support the Y, its members, participants, and staff by living the Ys values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in all interactions and aspects of job performance and demonstrate the desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Physical Requirements: Some office and desk work is required, including telephone, meeting, and computer work. You will also find yourself frequently moving about the facility, setting up equipment, and building relationships with participants, parents/caregivers, and other staff. As a program leader, the ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, move quickly, and/or lift at least 20 pounds will be necessary. This position requires flexibility around program schedules including evenings and weekends. Occasional local travel between the centers and/or around the community will be required.
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making: Since there isnt a prescription for every circumstance, you will need to exercise sound judgment based on experience, precedent, policy, and member and participant focused data; transfer learning to situations; and provide others with framework for making decisions.
• Philanthropy: As a charitable organization, the Y depends heavily on financial support from the community. You will be called upon to support fundraising initiatives.
• Program/Project Management: Help ensure program goals are met and intended impact occurs.
• Inclusion: Value all people for their unique talents, and take an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work; as well as cultural competence.
• Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Ys work and impact in the community.

This job description represents the major functions of the job but is not intended to be all inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for performing other duties as necessary for Association success.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

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