Youth and Government Program Coordinator

Ravi's Import Warehouse • Berkeley, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth and Government Program Coordinator will model United Nations and California’s legislature and courts to provide middle and high school students with an experiential leadership learning and development program. This program prides itself in providing quality educational and civic engagement programming that offer students "delegates" with skills in leadership, public speaking, research and writing, core values and teamwork, study skills, and critical thinking to help them transition and succeed from high school through college graduation.

Requirements

• 3 or more years of experience with youth development and programming
• 2 or more years of experience in staff/volunteer and program management
• Ability to clear DOJ/FBI background checks
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within 30 days of hire (Provided at no cost to you.)
• Ability to travel to sites and meetings consistently (reliable transportation)
• Proficiency in computer and database programs necessary to perform the duties of the job (Google Drive, AirTable, Zoom, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Leadership skills
• Public speaking
• Research and writing skills
• Core values and teamwork
• Study skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Inclusion
• Communication and Influence
• Emotional Maturity

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and supervise 30-40 program advisors (volunteers) necessary to run the Youth and Government program.
• Plan and execute program activities for Youth and Government.
• Develop program objectives and review, evaluate, and revise objectives as needed.
• Assist in the development of training curriculum for Y and G volunteers.
• Actively engage and develop relationships with all teen program participants in Teen Center.
• Attend appropriate trainings to enhance personal development potential.
• Maintain accurate records of Youth and Government program participants.
• Develop and run the Model UN program.
• Aid in developing and managing the budget for Youth and Government program.
• Work with all YMCA collaborative partners to ensure positive and consistent relationships as well as referrals to leveraged services.
• Actively participate in YMCA events and activities and adhere to the YMCA Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Help teens find their voice and watch them use it
• Build hands-on experience in program coordination, volunteer management, and youth leadership
• Grow through training, coaching, and professional development
• Join a mission-driven team that invests in young people and community
• Contribute to a program where your ideas and initiative genuinely shape the outcome
• Be part of a program where your ideas, creativity, and presence matter
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification provided at no cost

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed