Grant Staff Ipswich Aware - Ipswich YMCA

YMCA OF THE NORTH SHORE INC • Ipswich, MA

3d • $30 - $30

About The Position

Are you passionate about youth leadership, substance use prevention, and building stronger, healthier communities? Ipswich Aware is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Grant Staff to support and guide our Youth Coalition during the upcoming academic year. This is a meaningful, part-time opportunity to empower young leaders and make a lasting impact across the North Shore. Ipswich Aware proudly partners with the Regional Youth Prevention Network (RYPN), a collaborative initiative serving Ipswich, Danvers, Beverly, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Gloucester, and Rockport. Together, we work to reduce alcohol and other drug misuse among youth while promoting mental health and wellness. This position is more than a part-time job — it’s an opportunity to amplify youth voices, strengthen prevention efforts, and help shape healthier futures for families across the North Shore. If you’re ready to guide, mentor, and empower the next generation of leaders, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining trusted, supportive relationships with adolescents
• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license required
• Successful completion of CORI and SORI background checks required

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth in recovery and/or high-risk youth populations preferred

Responsibilities

• Recruit and welcome new middle and high school coalition members
• Organize and facilitate 1–2 engaging Youth Coalition meetings each month
• Provide mentorship, supervision, and leadership development to youth members
• Attend and collaborate at monthly regional meetings (RYPN, NSYL, and Adult Facilitator sessions)
• Support and promote regional prevention events and youth-led initiatives
• Foster a positive, inclusive team environment where youth voices are heard
• Partner with schools and community organizations to expand youth engagement
• Participate in trainings related to prevention, stakeholder engagement, and youth leadership
• Build strong, trusting relationships with youth and families using trauma-informed and asset-based approaches

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed