Youth Coordinator (Temporary) - 2025738

World Relief • Modesto, CA

10d • $24 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

World Relief Modesto is looking for compassionate, professional, and dedicated people who are interested in working with refugee youth in Modesto. If hired, you will have the responsibility of coordinating a summer program specifically tailored to the children of newly-arrived Afghan families that are ages 13-17. The summer program will last 2.5 weeks. If you are someone who demonstrates innovation, hospitality, and grit, apply for this role and join our World Relief Modesto team. This is a full-time temporary position that will end on August 15th, 2026.

Requirements

• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Extremely detail-orientated; excellent time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Skill and sensitivity working with people from various backgrounds and beliefs
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and resolve problems/issues promptly and effectively
• Ability to work well on a team in a synergistic work environment, a flexible and motivated team player
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and organize in a fast paced and fluid environment
• Assist with program evaluation, feedback collection, and outcome reporting
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and meet MVR eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Undergraduate degree preferred
• Previous professional experience in social services sector strongly preferred
• Experience working with youth from various cultural backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate all aspects of the 2.5-week summer youth program
• Recruit summer program participants and volunteers
• Schedule speakers and culturally appropriate activities
• Work with World Relief staff members and volunteers to ensure all tasks are completed
• Manage the summer program budget and maintain equipment inventory
• Prepare the facility prior to participant arrival and ensure cleanup at the end of each day
• Ensure all organizational guidelines are followed, including liability forms and waivers
• Build positive, supportive relationships with youth participants
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and encouragement in a safe and inclusive environment
• Monitor participant behavior and address conflicts using trauma-informed approaches
• Adapt activities to meet different ages, abilities, and language levels
• Follow all child protection, mandatory reporting, and safeguarding policies
• Track attendance and participant engagement
• Assist with program evaluation, feedback collection, and outcome reporting
• Co-lead daily activities such as games, workshops, field trips, or educational sessions
• Ensure activities are engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Train and guide volunteers on expectations, youth interaction, and cultural considerations
• Delegate tasks effectively and provide ongoing support
• Model professionalism and positive behavior
• Support setup/cleanup beyond basic expectations when needed

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Employee discount program

What This Job Offers

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