Summer Youth Program Educator

Build Our Lives Together (BOLT) • Philadelphia, PA

80d • $25

About The Position

The Summer Youth Program Educator is a seasonal member of BOLT’s program team, responsible for delivering powerful, consistent programming to high school youth during our summer leadership programs. You’ll serve as a coach, mentor, facilitator, and connector—ensuring youth feel seen, supported, and challenged. You’ll help bring our curriculum to life during an intensive summer program that builds confidence, leadership, and community action skills for Philadelphia youth. This is a seasonal employee role running June – August 2026, with structured hours each week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Preferred in Education, Social Work, Youth Development, or a related field.)
• At least 2 years of experience working with youth between the ages of 13-18 in educational or community settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Programming hours occurs between 7:30am - 3:30pm on weekdays - you must be available during these times.
• Willing and able to get around Philadelphia independently; has reliable mode of transportation; having access to a reliable car is desirable.
• Legally authorized to be a full-time employee in the US.
• All three of these clearances are required: Criminal background, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprints (acceptable if completed between January 1, 2020, and January 1, 2025. If results are outside of this date range, new clearances must be obtained).

Nice To Haves

• Resident of Philadelphia (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily leadership development sessions, project-based learning, and healing-centered practices.
• Support youth in preparing for community action projects and presentations.
• Build strong relationships with youth and their families to support retention and holistic development.
• Set clear expectations and routines that foster a culture of belonging, accountability, and growth.
• Help adapt lesson plans and activities in response to youth needs and feedback.
• Assist with logistics for guest speakers, field trips, and family/community events.
• Participate in staff meetings and program debriefs.
• Track attendance, youth progress, and feedback using BOLT’s systems.
• Ensure all required documentation (field trip slips, surveys, stipend tracking) is completed.
• For a May start date (pre-program), you will be responsible for helping interview applicants and onboarding selected applicants to the payment system.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Work From Home during non-programming hours

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree