Youth Engagement Specialist

Native American Youth And Family Center • Portland, OR

2d • $20 - $20

About The Position

NAYA Family Center is seeking a part-time dependable and youth-centered Youth Engagement Specialist to support recreation and wellness programming for Native youth. This role plays a key part in increasing youth participation by reducing transportation barriers and supporting engaging, safe, and culturally responsive activities. Reporting to the College & Career Readiness Manager, you will provide reliable transportation to and from programs while assisting with recreation coaching and youth engagement activities.

NAYA offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees and a supportive, mission-driven work environment. This is a part-time position, working 20–25 hours per week. General working hours are 2:00–8:00pm Tuesday–Thursday and 8:00am–5:00pm Saturday, with a flexible schedule available upon approval.

Requirements

• Ideally, you have work or lived experience within Native communities—or a strong commitment to learning Native history and understanding the Urban Native experience.
• You enjoy working with youth and creating positive, supportive environments where young people feel safe and encouraged to participate.
• You are reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable providing transportation as part of your role.
• You are comfortable supporting group activities, sports, games, or wellness programming.
• You are organized, flexible, and willing to learn basic data tracking systems.
• You have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred).
• You are certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED, or willing to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transportation for youth to and from NAYA Family Center, recreation activities, camps, and special events.
• Support and help lead recreational and wellness activities in collaboration with program staff.
• Build positive relationships with youth that encourage participation, consistency, and engagement.
• Communicate clearly with staff about routes, schedules, attendance, and program needs.
• Model teamwork, respect, and positive behavior during all activities and interactions.
• Assist with basic data tracking such as attendance, transportation logs, and participation records.
• Participate in trainings, team meetings, and cross-program collaboration.
• Represent NAYA professionally and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees