ORBIT Program Assistant
About The Position
ORBIT Youth Space, a program of Open Space for Arts and Community, provides free access and a safe space for arts, music, and self-expression for youth on Vashon Island, through weekly drop-in afterschool programming and special events for middle and high school youth. ORBIT also works in collaboration with other island youth organizations to provide a facility for youth events, fundraisers, camps, and meetings. Open Space for Arts & Community seeks an ORBIT Program Assistant to help facilitate the delivery of ORBIT youth programming for our Q Club LGBTQIA+ Allied Wednesday (lead staff!) and Nerd Night Thursday Drop-in programs - 8-10 hours weekly. Under the direction of the ORBIT Program Manager, the ORBIT Program Assistant will work directly with middle and high school-aged young people at our weekly drop-in programming and monthly youth events. They will also be involved with collaborative community-based projects, listen to community needs, and provide arts and music mentorship to youth.
Requirements
- Consistent weekly availability Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-6:30pm
- Experience working with youth
- Experience supporting LGBTQ+ and/or neurodivergent youth
- Passion for inclusive arts and music programming for youth
- Strong leadership qualities, highly motivated, and able to take initiative and self-guide projects
- Positive and non-judgmental attitude
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience in, or interest in developing, facilitation skills for youth-centered activities, discussions, and programs
- Excellent communication skills
- Familiarity with social media
- Ability to communicate via Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive and Google Calendar)
- Must be a legal resident of Washington State
- Must be eligible to obtain a Class 12 or Class 13 MAST Permit
Responsibilities
- Serve as weekly staff to open, run, and close Wednesday and Thursday Drop-in hours from 2:30pm-6:30pm with fellow ORBIT staff
- Potential additional hours for staffing monthly special events or subbing for fellow staff members on other program days
- Plan and prep short, inclusive and LGBTQ-affirming activities for Q Club Wednesdays
- Complete ORBIT facilitator training, CPR, Mental Health First Aid, and other ongoing trainings and professional development
- Help youth connect and feel included through helping foster on-the-spot youth-geared conversations, activities, games, discussions, and projects
- Support youth and community members in following and maintaining ORBIT Community Agreements and venue policies
- Provide program feedback, event planning, and general collaboration with Program Manager and fellow ORBIT staff
- Empower young people through arts, music, and creative expression
- Uphold ORBIT and Open Space values and mission
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
