Project Facilitator, Youth Employment Programs (52067)
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Project Developer, the Project Facilitator of Youth Employment Programs will provide project-based learning workshops to participants of the Summer Youth Employment Program. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Attend Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and RiseBoro facilitated Project-Based curricula training sessions to become proficient in the assigned project Responsible for the facilitation of assigned project-based learning experiences to two cohorts of SYEP participants daily Compile and maintain project portfolios Supervise, interact and engage the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) participants at all times Track and record daily attendance Actively participate in weekly team meetings with Program Director, Project Director, and Educational Coordinator Coordinate and complete the presentation of a culminating program project Complete other related assignments and tasks as specified by the Project Developer
Requirements
- Demonstrated direct service experience with youth or demonstrated teaching experience
- Ability to effectively multi-task, follow up processes, problem-solve, and use independent judgment to produce quality work
- Ability to effectively lead and inspire a classroom of teenagers
- Ability to maintain detailed records, complete necessary paperwork and meet prescribed deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain positive relationships
- A self-starter with a positive enthusiastic attitude and the ability to engage, connect, and exude commitment and passion for the work required
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
- Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values
- Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism/bias; ability to understand their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting communities that have experienced systemic oppression i.e. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.
- High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years of direct service experience working with youth required OR; College course credits with a minimum of two (2) years of direct service experience working with youth required OR; Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of two (2) years of direct service experience working with youth required
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience facilitating project-based activities or leading after-school program activities is preferred
- professional teaching experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Attend Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and RiseBoro facilitated Project-Based curricula training sessions to become proficient in the assigned project
- Responsible for the facilitation of assigned project-based learning experiences to two cohorts of SYEP participants daily
- Compile and maintain project portfolios
- Supervise, interact and engage the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) participants at all times
- Track and record daily attendance
- Actively participate in weekly team meetings with Program Director, Project Director, and Educational Coordinator
- Coordinate and complete the presentation of a culminating program project
- Complete other related assignments and tasks as specified by the Project Developer
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
