Youth Volunteer Specialist

Helpline Center • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

The Youth Volunteer Specialist is responsible for the programming and operations of SALSA (Serve And Learn Student Association). This involves planning agendas, arranging speakers, recruiting projects, and facilitating all Serve and Learn Student Association (SALSA) meetings at participating schools. The role also includes providing regular communication with SALSA Members and parents regarding upcoming volunteer opportunities, overseeing the Youth Action Council (YAC) student leadership team (including selecting members, facilitating meetings, and summer planning), and facilitating all SALSA volunteer events and group activities. Additionally, the specialist will maintain regular communication with teacher and principal contacts at the schools served, maintain a comprehensive and accurate database to record and validate youth volunteer hours, and provide hours to students upon individualized requests. The role also involves planning and executing an annual recognition event for students and supporting the Volunteer Connections programming for Sioux Empire and Black Hills. This role is 30-35 hours a week and has the option to be a 10-month contract with June and July off.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth

Responsibilities

• Planning agendas, arranging speakers, recruiting projects and facilitating all Serve and Learn Student Association (SALSA) meetings at participating schools.
• Providing regular communication with the SALSA Members and parents regarding upcoming volunteer opportunities.
• Overseeing Youth Action Council (YAC) student leadership team including selecting members, facilitating meetings, and summer planning.
• Facilitating all SALSA volunteer events and group activities.
• Maintaining regular communication with the teacher and principal contacts at the schools served.
• Maintaining a comprehensive and accurate database to record and validate youth volunteer hours, and provide hours to students upon individualized requests.
• Planning and executing an annual recognition event for students.
• Supporting the Volunteer Connections programming for Sioux Empire and Black Hills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level