Teen Tech Center Program Facilitator

Greater Philadelphia YMCA•Philadelphia, PA

4d•$21 - $23

About The Position

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Teen Tech Center Program Facilitator to deliver youth programming at YMCA Teen Tech Center and partner locations throughout the Philadelphia area. The facilitator engages middle and high school students in technology, creative projects, college and career readiness, mentorship, financial literacy, and social-emotional development. The role includes facilitating hands-on sessions, supporting youth-led projects, organizing events and field trips, recruiting participants, building community partnerships, adapting curriculum, and maintaining program records. The facilitator is expected to foster an inclusive, trauma-informed, culturally responsive environment and provide safe supervision. Regular travel throughout the Philadelphia area is required, as is a reliable personal vehicle; occasional evening, weekend, and overnight conference availability is also needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; coursework and professional experience may qualify as equivalency.
Experience working with teens, particularly in urban or underserved communities.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate youth programming focused on college and career readiness, mentorship, financial literacy, and social-emotional development using interactive and culturally responsive methods.
Experience facilitating group work with teens in formal and informal learning environments.
Ability to foster inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally relevant learning environments.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to connect with youth, families, and partners.
Strong organizational skills, including managing multiple cohorts and project timelines.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight conferences.
Reliable personal vehicle, as the role requires regular travel throughout the Philadelphia area.
Passion for emerging technologies and a deep commitment to the youth of Philadelphia.
Proven ability to build bridges and maintain partnerships across nonprofit, educational, and corporate sectors.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Facilitate daily programming at YMCA Teen Tech Center and program partner locations.
Deliver engaging sessions in coding, gaming, podcasting, film, graphic design, AI/data science, and music production.
Support youth-led projects, skill-building activities, and creative showcases.
Plan and execute community showcases, guest speaker sessions, technology site visits, and networking opportunities.
Ensure safety and supervision during sessions, workshops, and field trips.
Recruit diverse groups of teens through schools, community partnerships, and family engagement.
Lead information sessions about career pathways, mentorship opportunities, and program benefits.
Build and maintain partnerships with schools, technology professionals, higher education institutions, and local organizations.
Create an inclusive, trauma-informed space that fosters creativity, exploration, and innovation.
Mentor students by connecting their interests with real-world technology and career pathways.
Celebrate youth progress, showcase achievements, and support leadership development.
Implement and adapt Teen Tech Center curricula for diverse learners.
Integrate technical instruction with social-emotional learning and life-skills development.
Coordinate with guest instructors, mentors, and industry experts for specialized programming.
Guide participants toward advanced certifications and credentials where available.
Maintain accurate records of attendance, outcomes, and feedback.
Coordinate logistics for workshops, events, showcases, and field trips.
Contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement.
Participate in YMCA staff trainings, meetings, and cross-functional initiatives.