Workshop Facilitator (SYEP)

Check Out These Great Henry Street Settlement • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is an integral part of the new program design for 14 and 15-year-old youth. Through this role, the selected candidates will have the opportunity to prepare participants for their entry into the workforce while simultaneously working on a project over the course of 6 weeks. Projects will be presented to stakeholders with the goal of showcasing the skills youth have gained. Each Workshop Facilitator will lead two groups of 14- and 15-year-old participants, with each group in session for 12.5 hours per week.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Must be computer literate and comfortable with technology (i.e. Zoom, Google Suite, Google Meet, Google Drive)
• Demonstrated experience of at least 1 year facilitating dynamic work readiness workshops in-person and via Zoom
• Must be comfortable traveling between program sites
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with a diverse population
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Able to read, hear, and type

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• the ability to incorporate photography/videography or other media tools into learning a plus
• experience with work readiness curriculum desired
• Creative, professional, and an excellent sense of humor

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and engaging learning environment for all SYEP participants
• Develop and lead professional development workshops with youth (such as program orientation, work readiness, financial literacy, teamwork and conflict resolution, time management, education and career exploration)
• Provide informed educational, career exploration, and job readiness knowledge to support the individual needs of 14- and 15-year-old SYEP participants via a 6-week project
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with SYEP participants while providing mentorship and guidance
• Maintain attendance records for all youth in designated groups
• Submit weekly attendance reports for payroll processing
• Complete weekly activity sheets to track attendance/progress for each participant assigned to designated groups
• Administrative duties such as data entry, report generation
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees