Youth Programs Facilitator

About the YWCA National Capital Area (YWCA NCA)

Mission – The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Vision – Provide women and their families with the necessary programs that foster independence, economic stability and overall well-being.

Bold Goal – A majority of women and girls of color across the National Capital Area have the resources and support necessary to achieve personal, educational and professional success.

Position Summary

The Youth Program Facilitator is responsible for assisting with facilitation and other day-to-day operations of the YWCA NCA's Youth Programs. This includes identifying and recruiting potential program participants; development, coordination and implementation of school-based and community-based program activities; and data collection and entry. The Youth Program Facilitator will work in a collaborative manner with YWCA NCA staff, school administrators and counselors and community-based organizations to provide academic enrichment activities, leadership development and college and career exploration programs for middle school girls.

Position Responsibilities

· Work with middle school and high school counselors and administrators to recruit girls in grades 6-8 to participate in a youth mentoring and leadership development program.

· Deliver EmpowerGirls programming to middle and high school girls on-site in local public schools and at YWCA NCA Washington, DC location.

· Ensure that program activities and grant requirements are successfully implemented.

· Track students' attendance, participation and progress in EmpowerGirls sessions.

· Track students' school attendance, behavior and academic progress.

· Meet with Manager, Youth Programs on a weekly basis, or as determined by the Manager to review program goals and outcomes.

· Collect key student and programmatic data and statistics on an on-going basis to support effective and timely data management and reporting of core outcome data.

· Perform other duties as assigned by Manager, Youth Programs or CEO.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

· Minimum two years of college completed; Bachelor's degree preferred

· Minimum of one year of experience in teaching, counseling or guidance of middle school or high school students, youth development, social work or education

· Ability to implement and promote youth development programs

· Demonstrate enthusiasm, professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills

· Possess excellent time management skills with ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and manage multiple partners

· Ability to work independently, prioritize, organize, problem solve and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision

· Proven ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds including colleagues, supervisors, volunteers, program participants, school administrators and community partners

· Ability to manage confidential information with diplomacy and tact

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and internet research techniques. Prior database management experience preferred.

· Ability to work non-traditional office hours, as required

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

· The work is performed in both office and school settings, with offsite meetings and program activities in the Washington Metropolitan area.

· This is position is classified as light work and requires the ability to speak, hear, see, read and lift objects up to 10 lbs. frequently and up to 20 lbs. occasionally. The incumbent must be able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time, ascend and descend stairs and travel frequently between school-based program sites and the YWCA NCA.

· Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a driver's license; requires ability to drive a non-commercial vehicle.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The YWCA National Capital Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek to recruit, hire and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status, personal appearance, sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

It is our intent and desire that equal employment opportunities be provided in employment, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion and all other terms and conditions of employment.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, or responsibilities associated with this position. Management may request that you perform other duties. An evaluation of your job performance is based on the job duties listed, as well as those to be assigned. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and the YWCA/NCA, reserves the right to terminate the employment of any person for any reason that does not violate applicable state or federal laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Work Location: In person