Job Title: Youth Programming Generalist

Job Status: Part-time (up to 20 hours)

Job Summary: Under general supervision, the Youth Programming Generalist uses intermediate knowledge in youth development and community organizing to develop and implement engaging and empowering youth programming for assigned program area(s). The employee is responsible for curriculum development and execution, as well as recruiting and retaining active youth participants. Actively collaborates with other ACCESS programs and national institutions to support ACCESS youth strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee assigned youth program(s), including curriculum development, participant recruitment, enrollment, engagement, and follow-up
• Plan, execute and lead events and relevant programming for participants and alumni from ACCESS youth programming
• Working with the ACCESS Youth Advisory Council, support the planning and execution of ACCESS and its national institutions’ integrated youth strategy
• Intentionally connect participants and alumni of ACCESS youth programs to professional and leadership development opportunities including conferences, trainings, workshops, internships and job opportunities through community connections and partnerships
• Keep program participants engaged with ACCESS throughout program duration and after program ends
• May lead youth engagement strategies and programming at ACCESS events and convenings
• May share best practices for developing and implementing youth programming with other ACCESS program areas as well as NNAAC member organizations
• May be responsible for leading and/or supporting planning and execution of other national programs and events
• May coordinate with HR and other internal and external teams to support volunteer management
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Intermediate concepts, principles and practices of social work and youth organizing
• Best practices for youth-centered work

Skill in:

• Volunteer management
• Public speaking
• Curriculum development
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes
• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Degree Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Required Disciplines:
  • Social Work, Education, Child Development, Psychology, Health and Human Services or related field

~and~

• At least two years of experience developing and executing youth programming, working in the field of advocacy, community organizing or engagement, volunteer management, or education, or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
  • None

Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional evening or weekend hours may be required.

Travel Required: Local, in-state, and national travel up to 30%

Working Environment: Climate controlled office