Youth Council Adult Advisor

Friendly House • Phoenix, AZ

13d • $37,000 - $42,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Council Adult Advisor is responsible for developing, coordinating, and supporting a youth-led leadership council within school and community settings. This role centers youth voice, youth decision-making, and youth-driven project development. The advisor provides structure, mentorship, and support while ensuring that young people remain the primary drivers of ideas, planning, and execution. The advisor ensures all activities align with program goals, comply with funding requirements, and reflect positive youth development practices.

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience working with youth in leadership, mentoring, facilitation, or youth council settings, including leading groups, workshops, or youth-driven activities. (Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have reliable transportation.
• Must possess or could obtain an (IVP) “Identity Verified Print” Fingerprint Clearance Card and be in good standing with the AZ Department of Public Safety.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, or related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience delivering teen pregnancy prevention programs.
• 3 years of experience working with youth, including facilitating youth groups, workshops, training, classes, or youth-led activities.
• Experience delivering teen pregnancy prevention programs or youth health education in school or community settings.
• Strong understanding of youth-led programming, youth voice, and positive youth development practices.
• Ability to effectively conduct outreach to parents, schools, and community sites to secure youth council participation and implementation locations.
• Possess strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively outreach to parents and community sites to secure implementation sites
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Establish, launch, and facilitate a youth-led council that empowers youth to take ownership of their leadership, planning, and community initiatives.
• Support youth as they design, plan, and implement projects, outreach efforts, service-learning activities, and presentations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship while ensuring the council remains youth-driven, with adults acting as support rather than decision-makers.
• Implement positive youth development, leadership-building, and community engagement principles in all interactions with youth.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where youth feel valued, respected, and encouraged to lead.
• Communicate consistently with program staff, site leads, and community partners regarding council progress, needs, and youth-driven goals.
• Build relationships with schools, community agencies, and Arizona Department of Health Services contractors to support youth recruitment and strengthen community partnerships.
• Ensure participant engagement by providing follow-up communication, reminders, and support to maintain attendance and participation.
• Track attendance and document youth council activities in required data systems (TPP Connect, Wyman Connect, and internal databases).
• Maintain accurate and timely data related to participants, incentives, and program activities to meet ADHS and internal reporting requirements.
• Ensure all program activities meet grant expectations and are implemented with fidelity while maintaining a youth-led structure.
• Maintain up-to-date records, secure confidential documents appropriately, and support the completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as outlined by ADHS.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program supervisor.

Benefits

• Our company is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. Our benefits include quality medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings with employer matching, paid time off, and a variety of wellness and work-life programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees