Youth Services Associate
About The Position
The Youth Services Associate will assist in the creation, development, and enhancement of new and existing programs and special services for the Department of Recreation and Youth Services. The Youth Services Associate works under the general supervision of the Program Development Specialist. Related work is performed as required. Under the NY HELPS Program, the Civil Service Exam for this title has been waived. For additional information regarding the NY HELPS Program, please visit: https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/faq.cfm CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE. LOCATION: Maplewood Nature Center
Requirements
- High school diploma or Equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience providing program assistance in a human services, educational, recreation, or similar setting
Responsibilities
- Assists in planning, implementing and hosting special events for the Department of Recreation and Youth Services
- Researches and develops new programs and curriculum that focus on youth growth and development
- Facilitate workshop, programs and youth training as requested to program participants as requested
- Build relationships with community partners regarding special events and programs
- Assist with outreach, recruitment and marketing of program and activities
- Provide training and development
- Collaborates with other youth serving Bureaus and community organization to make best use of allocated event and program funding
- Provide monitoring and updates to the Program Development Specialists and Recreation Management team regarding program outputs
- Attends meetings with the Youth Services Coordinator to provide information related to program funding
- Provide supervision of part-time staff assigned to program office programs and initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
