Career Readiness Facilitator (Young Adult Foc

YWCA Greater Lafayette • Lafayette, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At YWCA Greater Lafayette, this role helps young adults develop communication, workplace, and practical skills for employment, education, and life. The position focuses on workforce readiness and skill-building programming for young adults, emphasizing hands-on learning, relationship building, and long-term success. The ideal candidate will enjoy mentoring others, leading engaging programs, and helping people realize their potential, making a lasting impact by building confidence and employability.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Strong communication and public speaking skills
• Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse participants
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and common technology tools
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and adjust priorities as needed
• Valid driver’s license required
• Background checks may be required
• Must maintain confidentiality and professional standards

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience working with young adults or youth-focused programs preferred
• Experience in job readiness, workforce development, mentoring, or training preferred
• Social work or human services background is a plus
• Familiarity with community resources and support organizations preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the Building Interpersonal and Communication Skills for Young Adult Program
• Deliver young adult programming in schools and community settings during the academic year
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, community organizations, and referral partners
• Provide consistent communication and encouragement to support participant engagement and completion
• Assist with workforce development workshops in partnership with community organizations and guest facilitators
• Coordinate scheduling, materials, logistics, and workshop details
• Support instruction in areas such as résumé development, interviewing, financial literacy, and digital skills
• Integrate technology such as tablets, laptops, and digital tools into programming
• Conduct outreach and recruitment across designated service areas
• Track participant enrollment, attendance, progress, and completion
• Administer pre- and post-program assessments and monitor outcomes
• Maintain organized records for grant reporting and program compliance
• Participate in staff meetings and represent YWCA professionally in the community
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Be on-call as needed and perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees