Teen Workforce Development Facilitator- Full Time

Greater Philadelphia YMCA • Conshohocken, PA

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About The Position

The Teen Workforce Development Facilitator leads engaging career-readiness and workforce-development programming for teens at YMCA branches, schools, and community partner locations. The role supports young people as they explore career interests, build workplace skills, and prepare for internships, externships, job shadowing, employment, and postsecondary opportunities. The facilitator also recruits and coaches students, coordinates work-based learning experiences, builds relationships with schools and employers, and supports program operations and continuous improvement. The position serves students in grades 9–12 and ensures relevant curriculum aligns with Pennsylvania’s Act 158 requirements and other academic and career-readiness standards.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher preferred; relevant job training, apprenticeship experience, trade-program completion, professional certification, or equivalent relevant work experience may also be considered.
• At least 2 years of experience working with youth, workforce development, education, career readiness, mentoring, youth leadership, or a related field.
• Experience leading engaging programs, activities, workshops, or group discussions with teens.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, active listening, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, families, schools, employers, and community partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, virtual meeting platforms, and other basic digital tools used for communication, planning, and program coordination.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between schools, YMCA branches, employer sites, and community locations.
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support youth programs, career events, workshops, and community activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in youth workforce development, career readiness, mentoring, or youth leadership.
• Experience supporting internships, externships, job shadowing, apprenticeships, or employer partnerships.
• Familiarity with Greater Philadelphia career pathways, workforce-development resources, educational opportunities, and community-based employment programs.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on teen workforce-development programs at YMCA branches, schools, and community partner locations.
• Deliver interactive lessons on career exploration, social-emotional development, financial literacy, leadership, and workplace readiness.
• Engage students in resume building, mock interviews, goal setting, networking, and professional communication.
• Prioritize student safety, well-being, and appropriate supervision during programs and off-site experiences.
• Recruit students through school visits, presentations, information sessions, and community outreach.
• Support student enrollment, onboarding, attendance, and retention, and provide individualized coaching, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with schools, employers, community organizations, and workforce-development partners.
• Coordinate career exposure and work-based learning, including guest speakers, employer visits, career panels, internships, and externships.
• Deliver age-appropriate curriculum and reinforce communication, leadership, problem-solving, collaboration, and professional conduct.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment and connect students with college, trade school, apprenticeship, certification, and employment pathways.
• Ensure grades 9–12 curriculum aligns with Pennsylvania’s Act 158 requirements and other relevant academic and career-readiness standards.
• Maintain attendance, participation, and outcome records; assist with registration, scheduling, permission forms, transportation coordination, program materials, and event preparation.
• Communicate consistently with students, families, schools, employers, and community partners.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, trainings, and program planning, and contribute to additional Teen Workforce Development and NextGen initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership with access to all branches.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Discounts on child care and summer camp programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Supplemental insurance benefits.
• Supportive team and training on expectations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree