Outreach Program Associate - Shady Grove/Chickahominy Region

YMCA of Greater Richmond • Glen Allen, VA

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About The Position

Outreach Program Associate - Shady Grove Family YMCA and Chickahominy Family YMCA The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate professional to serve as an Outreach Program Associate in our community-centered, Enriching Learning programming. At the YMCA, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. To make that vision real, we are centering our strategy on three measurable experiences that predict thriving: Achievement, Relationship, and Belonging. This part time position pays $25 per hour for up to 10 hours per week. The YMCA of Greater Richmond stands committed to creating a work environment comprised of individuals from diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and national origins. We believe in nurturing the potential of all staff and are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of talent. We believe a diverse and inclusive work community is essential to fulfilling our mission of being open to all. The Y is a cause-driven organization focused on strengthening our community. The principles that guide us in our work are our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year related experience is required.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and possess strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Must be willing to work on projects with varying programming and reporting requirements.
• Some evening and weekend work is required.
• Requires the ability to travel to and between branch locations and event locations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• May be required to lift up to 25lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with computers and customer service preferred.
• One of our core program areas is English as a Second Language with a strong emphasis on education, so experience in these areas is preferred.
• Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• building and maintaining positive, authentic relationships with program participants, community members, staff, and community partners
• ensuring logistics of programming are appropriately prepared
• working to create a safe and productive learning environments
• communicating with parents and caregivers of youth involved in programs
• training and supervising volunteers during programming

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees