Youth Community Ambassador
About The Position
The Youth Community Ambassador is a community-facing role focused primarily on outreach, youth engagement, and program support for PrEP4Teens. The Ambassador helps expand the reach of PrEP4Teens programming by building relationships with teens, schools, youth-serving organizations, and prevention partners throughout the Chicago area. This role supports community outreach, youth engagement activities, and program logistics while assisting with the implementation of youth workshops and creative programming. The Youth Community Ambassador works closely with the PrEP4Teens Program Coordinator and outreach team and does not lead programming independently. While the Ambassador works under the direction of the Program Coordinator and does not independently own program strategy, we are looking for someone who brings energy, initiative, and creativity to the role. The ideal candidate will contribute ideas, help identify outreach opportunities, and actively support relationship-building with youth, schools, community organizations, and prevention partners. The PrEP4Teens program primarily serves teens ages 13-18 through youth cohorts, workshops, and community outreach events. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people, connecting with community organizations, and supporting youth-centered programming focused on sexual health, HIV prevention, empowerment, and creative expression.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with youth, community engagement, outreach, or workshop facilitation
- Comfort interacting with youth and supporting group discussions or creative activities
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Self-starter who takes initiative, contributes ideas, and follows through on assigned responsibilities
- Dependable and punctual, with strong time management and consistent follow-through
- Ability to work collaboratively under the direction of a Program Coordinator and as part of a team
- Availability for evening and weekend programming as needed
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish and English, spoken, strongly preferred. This role increasingly supports outreach in Spanish-speaking communities.
- Experience working with LGBTQIA+ youth or communities impacted by health inequities
- Background in youth development, arts education, community organizing, public health, or community outreach
- Foundational familiarity with or experience in sexual health education, HIV prevention, PrEP awareness, or youth wellness programs
- Experience supporting creative or arts-based programming
- Familiarity with Chicago youth-serving organizations, schools, prevention partners, or community-based organizations
Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach at schools, community events, and partner organizations to increase youth awareness and participation in PrEP4Teens programming
- Build and sustain trusted relationships with teens, educators, and youth-serving organizations
- Represent PrEP4Teens at community events, schools, resource fairs, and outreach activities
- Distribute outreach materials such as stickers, palm cards, educational resources, and art kits during community engagement activities
- Support outreach with youth-serving community organizations and prevention partners, including Chicago Public Schools, Communities In Schools, and other community-based organizations
- Help strengthen relationships with partner schools and organizations, identify potential new community connections, and support the Program Coordinator and team in cultivating outreach and partnership opportunities
- Support outreach in Spanish-speaking communities when language skills allow, including helping make PrEP4Teens resources and engagement activities more accessible to youth and families
- Support the implementation of youth workshops and educational activities focused on sexual health, HIV prevention, PrEP awareness, and creative advocacy using the approved program curriculum
- Assist the Program Coordinator with workshop preparation, facilitation support, and participant engagement
- Support youth cohorts, one-time workshops, and community events, depending on program needs
- Help coordinate workshop logistics, including scheduling, materials preparation, and participant support
- Encourage youth participation in programming in a way that is welcoming, affirming, and culturally responsive
- Assist with logistical coordination for workshops, outreach events, and public art projects
- Support inventory tracking and replenishment of program materials and outreach supplies
- Help organize documentation, including sign-in sheets, workshop materials, and program records
- Respond in a timely manner to inquiries submitted through the PrEP4Teens website and communication channels
- Assist with general program coordination and internal communications
- Maintain organized records and follow through on assigned responsibilities in a timely and dependable manner
- Support youth in participating in creative projects, advocacy activities, and community storytelling initiatives
- Gather informal feedback from youth and community participants to help inform program improvement and engagement strategies
- Encourage youth participation in program activities and community events
- Help create a supportive, affirming, and youth-centered environment for teens participating in PrEP4Teens programming
Benefits
- Paid sick leave
- Paid time off per Chicago's Paid Leave Ordinance
- All leave benefits required under Illinois law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
